Soundway / Various -Ghana Special Volume 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro -SOUNDWAY / INDIGO Vinyl Maxi Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

Disc 01
01. "The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni"
02. "Pat Thomas - Gye Wani"
03. "Bessa Simons - Sii Nana"
04. "Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu"
05. "Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo"
06. "Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa"

Disc 02
01. "Starlite - Anoma Koro"
02. "Abdul Raheem - Alaiye"
03. "Ernest Honny - New Dance"
04. "Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu"
05. "Marijata - Otanhunu"
06. "Jon K - Asafo"

Disc 03
01. "Dadadi - Jigi Jigi"
02. "Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple"
03. "Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)"
04. "George Darko - Kaakyire Nua"
05. "Nan Mayen - Mumude"
06. "Nana Budjei - Asobrachie"

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Description:

Ghana Special 2 by Various Artists, released 10 May 2024. This version of Ghana Special 2 comes as a 2xCD. -

On front sticker : "A collection of 18 Burger Highlife, Electronic Afrobeat And Reggae tracks 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. Triple Vinyl LP Includes a large 8 page booklet with detailed liner notes, record scans and photos." On back cover : "Eighteen Burger Highlife, Electronic Afrobeat And Reggae tracks highlighting a time when many Ghanaian musicians either recorded or released albums overseas. A period of movement, emigration and innovation. From Canada and the USA to Germany and the UK, Ghanaian music in the 1980s and early 90s was on the move. Drum machines, synthesizers and affordable recording techniques made autonomy from established record labels back home a reality."

"Ghana Special Volume 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro" is a vibrant vinyl maxi compilation that delves deep into the innovative sounds of Ghana's music scene from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. This collection, curated by Soundway / Indigo, showcases an electrifying blend of highlife rhythms and Afrobeat grooves infused with electronic instrumentation?a testament to Ghanaian musicians' adaptability and creativity during this era. The album features rare tracks from various artists who experimented boldly with synthesizers, drum machines, and funk influences while staying rooted in traditional melodies. Soundway Records is renowned for its meticulous curation of global musical treasures, bringing forgotten or overlooked gems back into the spotlight for new generations to discover. With "Ghana Special Volume 2," listeners are treated to a rich tapestry of danceable beats and infectious energy that capture a pivotal moment in West African music history.

Manufacturer No.:

05257461

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