Gyedu-Blay Ambolley — live event on Apr 28, 2027
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley live at Whirling Tiger, Louisville on Wed, Apr 28, 8:00 PM. Tickets from $21.90. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
Gyedu Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums under his belt. Known affectionately as the "Simigwa Do Man,” Ambolley’s musical journey began in the vibrant port city of Sekondi-Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. His early fascination with music blossomed into a lifelong passion. From mastering his father’s flute at the tender age of eight, to honing his guitar skills under the mentorship of “Uncle Bonku”, Sammy Lartey and Ebo Taylor, Ambolley’s musical odyssey has been nothing short of extraordinary. This all led to Ambolley becoming a musical life force and exploding on the scene in 1973 with a jazzy highlife sound called 'SIMIGWA-DO'. His name has become synonymous with Simigwa music and dance. Coming of age amidst the zenith of Ghana’s highlife era, Ambolley emerged as a pivotal figure in its evolution, lending his talents to esteemed bands such as Houghas Extraordinaires, Meridians Of Tema and Ghana Broadcasting Ban…
Starts: Wed, Apr 28, 8:00 PM
Ends: Wed, Apr 28, 10:00 PM
Where: 1335 Story Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40206, United States
Price: $21.9
Lineup
Venue: Whirling Tiger
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