Obo Addy, one of the key originators of the seminal musical movement
now known as "Worldbeat," was a prominent member of the first generation
of African musicians to bring their traditional and popular music to
Europe and America.
An original and respected composer whose music reaches far beyond the
boundaries of his land of birth, Addy had a 20-year presence on the
international performing arts scene and had become known for his
ability to celebrate past traditions while expanding to embrace new
ideas and foreign influences through his music and community outreach
work as director of Homowo African Arts and Cultures.