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Highlife: Ghana’s timeless sound – A journey through its history, evolution, and future

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By: Evelyn Asantewaa Frempong

Highlife music has been the heartbeat of Ghana for over a century, shaping the country’s cultural identity and evolving with each generation.

From its roots in colonial military bands and influence on modern genres like Hiplife and Afropop, Highlife remains a defining sound of Ghanaian life.

As part of GBC’s Heritage Month Series, Evelyn Frempong explores the history, evolution, and future of Highlife music.

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