Bessa Simons

Dela Botri

GEORGE SPRATZ

HighLife To The World Master Class Paris

MUSIGA

Join us in Paris for the HighLife To The World Master Class – vibes, skills, and good times live!

La Communale de Saint-Ouen

HIGHLIFE TO THE WORLD MASTERCLASS IN PARIS An Educative &amp; Entertaining Workshop on UNESCO-Inscribed Highlife Music &amp; Dance1. BackgroundHighlife music and dance, inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024, is Ghana's most enduring musical and cultural export. For more than a century, Highlife has influenced generations of musicians across Africa and beyond. Despite this global recognition, awareness and youth engagement with the genre remain limited.As part of its mandate to promote Highlife worldwide, the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), in partnership with the Creative Arts Agency (CAA), the National Folklore Board (NFB), and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), is organizing the Highlife to the World Masterclass in Paris, France.The masterclass will bring together renowned musicians, cultural practitioners and music enthusiasts for an immersive educational and performance experience celebrating Ghana's UNESCO-recognized musical heritage.The event will also serve as the official launch of Highlife to the World (H2TW) Paris 2027, a landmark international concert planned as part of Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations.2. ObjectivesThe Masterclass seeks to:<ul><li>Preserve and promote UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance internationally.</li><li>Educate the African diaspora, French audiences and the wider international community on the history, evolution and cultural significance of Highlife.</li><li>Equip emerging musicians, producers, DJs and performers with practical knowledge of Highlife composition, instrumentation, dance and performance techniques.</li><li>Position Ghana as the authentic home and global ambassador of Highlife music.</li><li>Officially launch the Highlife to the World Paris 2027 Concert and build international excitement towards Ghana@70.</li></ul>3. Event DetailsEvent: Highlife to the World Masterclass in ParisTheme: Celebrating Ghana's UNESCO-Inscribed Highlife HeritageFormat<ul><li>Educational workshop</li><li>Live music and dance masterclass</li><li>Interactive demonstrations</li><li>Audience engagement and Q&amp;A</li><li>Official launch ceremony</li></ul>Admission Free4. Target AudienceThe programme is designed for:<ul><li>African diaspora youth and music lovers in France</li><li>French music students, producers, DJs and cultural institutions</li><li>Ghanaian and Francophone African communities in Paris</li><li>UNESCO representatives</li><li>Diplomats and cultural attachés</li><li>Festival programmers and creative industry stakeholders</li><li>International media</li></ul>5. Programme HighlightsSaturday, 11 July 2026Highlife to the World MasterclassMasterclass Facilitators<ul><li>Bessa Simons – MUSIGA President, Highlife musician and Pianist</li><li>Dela Botri – Internationally acclaimed Ghanaian flautist, composer and ethnomusicologist</li><li>George Spratz (Eliso) – Ghanaian guitarist, digital creator and music educator</li></ul>The facilitators will lead participants through the history, evolution and contemporary relevance of Highlife music while demonstrating its distinctive guitar styles, instrumentation, rhythms, dance movements and performance techniques. The session will also include practical demonstrations, audience participation and an interactive question-and-answer segment.Special AttractionOfficial Launch of Highlife to the World (H2TW) Paris 2027The Masterclass will culminate in the official unveiling of the Highlife to the World Paris 2027 Concert, a flagship international event to be staged as part of Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations.6. Expected OutcomesThe Masterclass is expected to:<ul><li>Train participants in the history, musicianship and performance of Highlife music.</li><li>Increase international awareness of Highlife's UNESCO inscription.</li><li>Foster collaborations between Ghanaian, French and diaspora musicians.</li><li>Successfully launch the Highlife to the World Paris 2027 Concert with media coverage in Ghana and France.</li><li>Produce digital educational content that supports the long-term promotion and preservation of Highlife music.</li></ul>8. Contact: GoodyTelephone: +33 7 4905 4099

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The facilitators will lead participants through the history, evolution and contemporary relevance of Highlife music while demonstrating its distinctive guitar styles, instrumentation, rhythms, dance movements and performance techniques. The session will also include practical demonstrations, audience participation and an interactive question-and-answer segment.


HighLife To The World Master Class

The Masterclass will culminate in the official unveiling of the Highlife to the World Paris 2027 Concert, a flagship international event to be staged as part of Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations.


HighLife To The World Master Class Paris

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