Release Date: 08 December 2017
Label: Mr Bongo
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7119691248813
Genres: World Music Africa
Description
Ebo Taylor is a legendary guitarist, composer, arranger and producer from Accra, Ghana. A leading light of Ghanaian music since the 1960's, Taylor is still touring and recording, and at the age of 80 will be releasing a brand new studio album on Mr Bongo in 2018.
For this album, Ebo joined forces with 12-piece band 'The Pelikans' — from the Cape Coast region of Ghana — led by Bessa Simmona, with rhythm guitarist Fifi Orleans Lindsay.
A genuine 'holy-grail' of Ghanaian music and one of Ebo's most
saught-after, the album was released on the small Abookyi label. Named after a nightclub they played in called PELIKANS, and sung in English and Fante, this was the first album where Ebo sang on tracks, such as the classic 'Come Along', on which he also plays keyboard. This song clearly defined a new direction in highlife and has become a Ghanaian funk anthem. 'Come Along' formed the basis of Sadat X's 'Remember That' hip hop jam from 2011.
This official Mr Bongo re-issue is packaged in our new & improved heavyweight 'tip-on' sleeves; printed in Japan, pressed on high quality vinyl, with label designs and artwork as per the original release.
Ebo's forthcoming new studio album, 'MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS' is set for release in spring 2018, on Mr Bongo.
Tracklisting
Junior Parker
Ana Frango Eletrico
Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo
New Regency Orchestra
Raul Gomez
Finn Rees
Lonnie Smith
Rubel
Dobet Gnahore
Madala Kunene
Lindigo
Oluko Imo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Various Artists
Super Biton
Super Biton
