Senegal: Ghana and Senegal in NYC – Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas, Amadeus, Mia Guisse

On April 19th and 20th in New York City, the pasts and futures of Senegal and Ghana were on full and dramatic display. Senegalese independence was celebrated at The Palladium with current stars Amadeus and Mia Guisse rousing a crowd of thousands. Meanwhile, at Webster Hall, two giants of Ghanaian highlife and Afro-funk, Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas made a rare performance backed by Taylor’s Family Band. Both shows were well attended and spectacular, but they tell contrasting stories about African…