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5060571362988

Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93

Various Artists

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: SNDWCD148

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Release Date:  10 May 2024

Label:  Soundway

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  3

Barcode:  5060571362445

Genres:  World Music  Disco  

Release Date:  10 May 2024

Label:  Soundway

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5060571362988

Genres:  World Music  Disco  

  • Description

    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.

    Description

    Soundway presents a collection of 18 burger highlife, electronic Afrobeat and reggae tracks, gatefold 3LP / 2CD set that 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.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
      • 2. Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
      • 3. Bessa Simons - Sii Nana

      Side 2

      • 1. Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu
      • 2. Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo
      • 3. Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa

      Disc 2

      Side 1

      • 1. Starlite - Anoma Koro
      • 2. Abdul Raheem - Alaiye
      • 3. Ernest Honny - New Dance

      Side 2

      • 1. Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu
      • 2. Marijata - Otanhunu
      • 3. Jon K - Asafo

      Disc 3

      Side 1

      • 1. Dadadi - Jigi Jigi
      • 2. Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple
      • 3. Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)

      Side 2

      • 1. George Darko - Kaakyire Nua
      • 2. Nan Mayen - Mumude
      • 3. Nana Budjei - Asobrachie

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
      • 2. Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
      • 3. Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo
      • 4. Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa
      • 5. George Darko - Kaakyire Nua
      • 6. Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu
      • 7. Starlite - Anoma Koro
      • 8. Abdul Raheem - Alaiye
      • 9. Jon K - Asafo

      Disc 2

      • 1. Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu
      • 2. Marijata - Otanhunu feat. Ata Kak
      • 3. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley - Apple
      • 4. Dadadi - Jigi Jigi
      • 5. Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)
      • 6. Ernest Honny - New Dance
      • 7. Bessa Simons - Sii Nana
      • 8. Nan Mayen - Mumude
      • 9. Nana Budjei - Asobrachie