# Event Details - **Event Name**: GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Tickets for this show are still available! The Cedar is transitioning ticketing platforms. Please visit thecedar.org/events for tickets.About this EventThe Cedar presentsGYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEYFriday, October 2, 2026Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PMAll AgesStandingThis is a general admission standing room show. To request seating or other accommodations, please go to our .For Cedar-presented shows, online ticket sales typically end at 6:30pm. Then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. $1.00 ticket fee applies at the door.This show is part of The Cedar's , made possible in part by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Marbrook Foundation, the Rosemary and David Good Foundation, and the hundreds of donors whose generosity helps sustain our programs each year.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3af92770-a334-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h712-dc080808-gmir.jpg ABOUT THIS SHOWGyedu-Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums under his belt. Known affectionately as the "Simigwa Do Man,” Ambolley’s musical journey began in the vibrant port city of Sekondi-Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. For the first time in the US, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley performs his 1975 debut album in its entirety! Bringing his 8-piece band from Ghana, they will perform the pioneering masterpiece Simigwa.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQNXU2eCg3s https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3b0a3e70-a334-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w592-h740-dc685828-gmir.jpg Gyedu-Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums under his belt. Known affectionately as the "Simigwa Do Man,” Ambolley’s musical journey began in the vibrant port city of Sekondi-Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. His early fascination with music blossomed into a lifelong passion. From mastering his father’s flute at the tender age of eight, to honing his guitar skills under the mentorship of “Uncle Bonku”, Sammy Lartey and Ebo Taylor, Ambolley’s musical odyssey has been nothing short of extraordinary.  This all led to Ambolley becoming a musical life force and exploding on the scene in 1973 with a jazzy highlife sound called 'SIMIGWA-DO'.  His name has become synonymous with Simigwa music and dance.Coming of age amidst the zenith of Ghana’s highlife era, Ambolley emerged as a pivotal figure in its evolution, lending his talents to esteemed bands such as Houghas Extraordinaires, Meridians Of Tema and Ghana Broadcasting Band. It was during this time that he caught the attention of his compatriot and friend, Ebo Taylor, who recruited Ambolley to be a member of the Uhuru Dance Band. This all lead to a transformative journey to Nigeria in 1973, where they shared the stage with the legendary Fela Kuti at his renowned Shrine venue. Learn more about Gyedu-Blay Ambolley here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/gyedu-blay-ambolley/100001994609058387 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-10-03T00:00:00Z - presented_by: Presented by The Cedar - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Cedar Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.91, max: 35.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: The Cedar Cultural Center - **lat**: 44.9694419 - **long**: -93.2476028 - **full address**: The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cf528ae14167ff02aa6e927e0bd124c8511c493a7f102025e100fded3af85916-rimg-w1000-h667-dc7a8aae-gmir.jpg?v=1784932039 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY being held? - **A:** GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY? - **A:** GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY is organized by The Cedar Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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