Westcoast Ebusua

Westcoast Ebusua is a Ghanaian musical group founded in 2015 in Accra by Carl Amoah, a soulful keyboardist, arranger, and composer affectionately known as P.Y in the Ghanaian music fraternity. Hailing from Ekumfi Engow in the Central Region, P.Y lived with his family in the coastal part of Western Ghana, hence the name Westcoast Ebusua.

After completing his tertiary education at the University of Professional Studies (UPS), P.Y discovered his passion for music and, with the help of his brother Gaddiel Amoah (bassist) and close friends, brought "Westcoast Ebusua" to life.

The band has significantly contributed to various genres, including Ghanaian Highlife, Afro Highlife, Afro Jazz fusion, Afro soul, and world music. Westcoast Ebusua has had the honour of performing with renowned artists such as Ofie Kudjo (USA), Rex Omar (Ghana), Miatta Fahnbulleh (Liberia), Bakabri (Ghana), Dede Mabiaku (Nigeria), and Susan Augustt (Afro soul songstress).

The group, affectionately known as "Ebusua" (Family) by its fan base, comprises ten talented musicians:

1. Carl Amoah - Keyboards (Band Leader)
2. Gaddiel Amoah - Bass
3. Emmanuel Tetteh - Guitar
4. Prince Prempeh - Drums
5. James Siebu - Percussions
6. John Hakeem - Vocals
7. Ruth Williams - Vocals
8. Elikplim Amewode - Trombone
9. Seth Ansah Otoo - Tenor Sax
10. Prince Saka - Trumpet

Westcoast Ebusua has performed on esteemed platforms, including:

1. Tribute to Hugh Masekela (Alliance Française, 2018)
2. Paa Kow Fest (Alliance Française, 2020)
3. Silicon House Live (2021)
4. Société Générale Jazz Festival (Alliance Française, 2024)
5. "Make Music Day" (Pulsations, 2024)

The group has also participated in the Yamaha E-Band Challenge (2018), music clinics, workshops, and masterclasses.

On 6 October 2023, Westcoast Ebusua released their debut EP album, Family Matters, which is gaining traction on various streaming platforms. The group is currently working on their upcoming album, set to be released alongside a world tour."