The New York Times – Music:
Borrowing from jazz and African rhythms, he forged a singular style that helped define music in his native Ghana — and West Africa — for a generation.
Category: Ghana
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American Sports Are Turning Up the Volume of Afrobeats
The New York Times – Music:
With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema.
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Ghana, Home of Kente Cloth, Cracks Down on Which Textiles Are Authentic
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As the vibrantly patterned kente travels out of Africa, a new designation aims to protect its ties to Ghana, where the cloth originated.
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How U.S.A.I.D. Affects National Parks and Conservation Worldwide
The New York Times – Travel:
Among the programs affected by the possible freeze of American foreign aid are those that establish and support overseas national parks and conservation areas.
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At 90, the Ghanaian Highlife Pioneer Ebo Taylor Finds a New Voice
The New York Times – Music:
The singer, guitarist and composer released heralded music in the 1970s and early ’80s before retreating. The label Jazz Is Dead is boosting his rediscovery.
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Want an Authentic Travel Experience? Try McDonald’s.
The New York Times – Travel:
It’s a much realer version of the supposed authenticity we so often seek.
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Amanda Gorman, Angela Bassett and Idris Elba Star in Latest Pirelli Calendar
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The tire company hired Prince Gyasi to produce its latest not-for-sale calendar, which has evolved from a showcase of (scantily clad) bodies into a vehicle for ideas.
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Christian Atsu Is Found Dead in Turkey After Earthquake
The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Atsu, a Ghanaian national who played for the Turkish club Hatayspor, had been among the thousands of people missing. He was 31.