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Thousands filled the streets of Saltpond, Ghana, to celebrate the life of legendary musician Ebo Taylor through a community health walk that brought together generations. The annual event, organized by local philanthropist James Korsah-Brown, transformed into a moving tribute to the 90-year-old highlife artist who shaped Ghanaian music for over six decades.
A New Delhi museum honors Pandit Chatur Lal, who died at 39 after introducing the tabla to world stages in the 1950s. His family has spent decades preserving his groundbreaking legacy through festivals, awards, and a home museum filled with his treasured belongings.
Rio's famous Carnival opened with a dazzling tribute to Rita Lee, Brazil's beloved rock icon who passed away in 2023. Thousands gathered at the Sambadrome as dancers, drummers, and psychedelic floats celebrated her groundbreaking music legacy.
Yeni Kuti accepted her father's posthumous Grammy and urged today's artists to stop comparing themselves to the Afrobeat pioneer who died 29 years ago. Her message celebrates respecting legends while encouraging modern musicians to build their own paths.