Highlife - Definition and Overview

Highlife is a type of music that originated in Ghana and spread to other West African English-speaking countries near the end of the 19th century. It is characterized by jazzy horns and multiple guitars which lead the band.

• The African Brothers Band
• A.B. Crentsil
• George Darko
• Solomon Ilori
• Rex Lawson
• Prince Nico Mbarga
• E.T. Mensah
• Osibisa
• The Sweet Talks
• The Tempos
• Pat Thomas

Example Usage of Highlife