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Born on 1 December, 1937, in Kumasi, Ghana, Teddy Osei was introduced to music by his father, who played in prominent school bands. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Osei was best known for his ...

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Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here ... constantly advanced the possibilities of the Afrobeat forged by his father, Fela Anikulapo ...

Ghana and Jamaica may be separated by an ocean, but their shared love for infectious rhythms, cultural pride, and fiery ...