Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora 1980-93 - V/A 3x Vinyl LP
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Condition: New
3x Black Vinyl LP
Catalogue Number: SNDWLP148
Barcode: 5060571362445
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)
Condition Note: Brand New
Track Listing / Description
A1 The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
A2 Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
A3 Bessa Simons - Sii Nana
B1 Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu
B2 Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo
B3 Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa
C1 Starlite - Anoma Koro
C2 Abdul Raheem - Alaiye
C3 Ernest Honny - New Dance
D1 Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu
D2 Marijata - Otanhunu
D3 Jon K - Asafo
E1 Dadadi - Jigi Jigi
E2 Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple
E3 Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)
F1 George Darko - Kaakyire Nua
F2 Nan Mayen - Mumude
F3 Nana Budjei - Asobrachie
Soundway presents a collection of 18 burger highlife, electronic Afrobeat and reggae tracks, gatefold 3LP includes extended liner notes, original covers and never-before-seen photos. Highlighting a time when the burgeoning Ghanaian diaspora across Europe and North America was utilising new music technology and recording techniques. A period of movement, emigration and innovation.
The dawn of the 80s saw an increase in emigration following a period of political upheaval at home, with many Ghanaians moving to Europe - especially Germany - to find work. Musicians recording both at home and abroad began to blend highlife with outside influences, taking inspiration from US disco and boogie, European new wave and Caribbean zouk and soca, reflecting new surroundings and cementing musical connections forged in London, Hamburg, Toronto and New York.
Ghana Special celebrates this key period of musical innovation and cultural exchange that redefined the parameters of Ghanaian music and accelerated the cultural exchange between West Africa and Europe.
Features rarities from legends including Pat Thomas, Rex Gyamfi and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and deep cuts from lesser known artists like Abdul Raheem, Starlite and The Godfathers.