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Pat Thomas: Highlife Maestro Steers Unforgettable Night Of Musical Fusion In Belgium

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Pat Thomas, a musical prodigy hailing from Agona in the Ashanti Region, is a living legend in the world of highlife music. With a rich family background steeped in music and a career spanning decades, Pat Thomas has left an indelible mark on the global music scene. Born into a family of musicians, Pat Thomas inherited a deep love for music from his parents. Under the tutelage of his uncle Onyina, who shared the stage with iconic artists like Nat King Cole and Miriam Makeba, Pat honed his skills in band organization and music composition from a young age. Learning to play the guitar and drums during his formative years, Pat embarked on his musical journey by joining the Blue Monks band in Accra in the early 70s, setting the stage for his illustrious career. Throughout his career, Pat Thomas has garnered numerous accolades, including being crowned Mr. Golden Voice of Africa in 1978 and winning the ECRAC award of the year. His 1991 album "Sika Ye Mogya" further solidified h