Ba-ere Yotere was born in Saru, Northern Ghana. He was taught the gyil repertoire and practice by his grandfather, and at age 20, Ba-ere himself was qualified as a gyil master (required to perform in the sacred funeral rite in Lobi society). He toured internationally in 1994 and 1996 with the late Kakraba Lobi; one of only two people to ever do so. A gyil craftsman and master teacher who is sought after by other professional gyil players, Ba-ere performs in Ghana’s capitol city Accra at such venues as the Arts Council, the University of Ghana, Kokrobitey’s International School of the Arts, and for the U.S. embassy.