GHANA SPECIAL 2: ELECTRONIC HIGHLIFE & AFRO SOUNDS IN THE DIASPORA, 1980-93 by VARIOUS ARTISTS

SKU132714
ArtistVARIOUS ARTISTS
TitleGHANA SPECIAL 2: ELECTRONIC HIGHLIFE & AFRO SOUNDS IN THE DIASPORA, 1980-93
LabelSOUNDWAY RECORDS
Catalog #SNDWLP 148
Tag
ReleaseW 19 - 2024
FormatVinyl - UK3LP
EAN Barcode5060571362445
Benelux exclusive, Import
 € 43,50 incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

  1. the godfathers - ebe ye yie ni
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/01_-_the_godfathers_-_ebe_ye_yie_ni.mp3
  2. pat thomas - gye wani
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/02_-_pat_thomas_-_gye_wani.mp3
  3. bessa simons - sii nana
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/03_-_bessa_simons_-_sii_nana.mp3
  4. rex gyamfi - obiara bewu
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/04_-_rex_gyamfi_-_obiara_bewu.mp3
  5. pepper onion ginger salt - m.c. mambo
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/05_-_pepper_onion_ginger_salt_-_m.c._mambo.mp3
  6. andy vans - adjoa amisa
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/06_-_andy_vans_-_adjoa_amisa.mp3
  7. starlite - anoma koro
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/07_-_starlite_-_anoma_koro.mp3
  8. abdul raheem - alaiye
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/08_-_abdul_raheem_-_alaiye.mp3
  9. ernest honny - new dance
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/09_-_ernest_honny_-_new_dance.mp3
  10. kwasi afari minta - barima nsu
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/10_-_kwasi_afari_minta_-_barima_nsu.mp3
  11. marijata - otanhunu
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/11_-_marijata_-_otanhunu.mp3
  12. jon k - asafo
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/12_-_jon_k_-_asafo.mp3
  13. dadadi - jigi jigi
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/13_-_dadadi_-_jigi_jigi.mp3
  14. gyedu-blay ambolley - apple
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/14_-_gyedu-blay_ambolley_-_apple.mp3
  15. charles amoah - fre me call me
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/15_-_charles_amoah_-_fre_me_call_me.mp3
  16. george darko - kaakyire nua
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/16_-_george_darko_-_kaakyire_nua.mp3
  17. nan mayen - mumude
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/17_-_nan_mayen_-_mumude.mp3
  18. nana budjei - asobrachie
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/s/sndwlp_148_ghana_special_2_electronic_highlife_afro_sounds_in_the_diaspora_1980-93/18_-_nana_budjei_-_asobrachie.mp3

Description

Soundway presents 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.

Gatefold 3LP includes deluxe 8pg booklet

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. Includes extended liner notes, original covers and never- before-seen photos.
 

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