Various Artists - Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-91

Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-91

Various Artists

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CD Double Album 33 tracks £12.99
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12" Vinyl Boxed Set 37 tracks £25.00 Out of stock.
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Various Artists - Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-91

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Soundway Records step back into Africa with thirty three original and previously un- reissued tracks from Ghana delivering a follow on of sorts from the hugely successful Nigeria Special. This collection hopes to do nothing more than capture a snapshot of what was arguably the most colourful and interesting period in the nation’s musical history. The diversity of the 70s Ghana sound was immense with influences of Latin, rock and blues amongst the traditions of afrobeat and high-life.

Compiled and researched by Soundway’s Miles Cleret, Ghana Special represents nearly ten years of on-going research: driving around the cities of Accra, Tema, Cape Coast, Takoradi and Kumasi, knocking on musician’s doors and visiting ex- distributors, DJs, collectors, manufacturers and shop owners that helped piece the story together.

Reviews

"Rare and glitteringly good” The Guardian (UK)

“Joyously burbling highlife” SPIN MAGAZINE (USA)

“A spoil of riches you can dance to in any language” PITCHFORK (USA)

Tracklisting

CD Double Album (SNDWCD016)
  1. The Mercury Dance Band - Kai Wawa
  2. T. O. Jazz - Owuo Adaadaa Me
  3. Christy Azuma and Uppers International - Din Ya Sugri
  4. The Barbecues - Aaya Lolo
  5. Asaase Ase - Ohiani Sua Efir
  6. St. Peter & The Holy Men - Bofoo Beye Abowa Den
  7. City Boys Band - Nye Asem Hwe
  8. Hedzoleh Soundz - Edinya Benya
  9. The Cutlass Dance Band - Hwehwe Mu Yi Mpena
  10. Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Sei Nazo
  11. Kyeremateng - I Go Die For You
  12. Vis a Vis - Obi Agye Me Dofo
  13. Ebo Taylor - Twer Nyame (excerpt)
  14. The Big Beats - Mi Sumoo Bo Donn
  15. Pa Steeles African Brothers - Odo Mmera
  16. The Ogyatanaa Show Band - You Monopolise Me
  17. The African Brothers International Band - Wompe Masem
  18. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Creations - Akoko Ba
  19. The Sweet Talks - Akampanye
  20. Houghas Sorowonko - Enuanom Adofo
  21. Oscar Sulleys Nzele Soundz - Bukom
  22. Bokoor Band - You Can Go
  23. K. Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiestas - Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’Awu
  24. Basa Basa Soundz feat. Fela Anikulapo - Dr. Solutso
  25. Pagadeja - Tamale
  26. Hedzolleh Soundz - Omusus Da Fe Mmusu
  27. The Uhuru Dance Band - Yahia Mu
  28. Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Noble Kings (Yako Aba)
  29. The Wellis Band - Bindiga
  30. Boombaya - Boombaya
  31. Sawaaba Soundz - Owuo
  32. The Cutlass Dance Band - Them Go Talk Of You
  33. Honny & The Bees Band - Sisi Mbon
Download Double Album (SNDWD016)
  1. The Mercury Dance Band - Kai Wawa
  2. T. O. Jazz - Owuo Adaadaa Me
  3. Christy Azuma and Uppers International - Din Ya Sugri
  4. The Barbecues - Aaya Lolo
  5. Asaase Ase - Ohiani Sua Efir
  6. St. Peter & The Holy Men - Bofoo Beye Abowa Den
  7. City Boys Band - Nye Asem Hwe
  8. Hedzoleh Soundz - Edinya Benya
  9. The Cutlass Dance Band - Hwehwe Mu Yi Mpena
  10. Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Sei Nazo
  11. Kyeremateng - I Go Die For You
  12. Vis a Vis - Obi Agye Me Dofo
  13. Ebo Taylor - Twer Nyame (excerpt)
  14. The Big Beats - Mi Sumoo Bo Donn
  15. Pa Steeles African Brothers - Odo Mmera
  16. The Ogyatanaa Show Band - You Monopolise Me
  17. The African Brothers International Band - Wompe Masem
  18. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Creations - Akoko Ba
  19. The Sweet Talks - Akampanye
  20. Houghas Sorowonko - Enuanom Adofo
  21. Oscar Sulleys Nzele Soundz - Bukom
  22. Bokoor Band - You Can Go
  23. K. Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiestas - Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’Awu
  24. Basa Basa Soundz feat. Fela Anikulapo - Dr. Solutso
  25. Pagadeja - Tamale
  26. Hedzolleh Soundz - Omusus Da Fe Mmusu
  27. The Uhuru Dance Band - Yahia Mu
  28. Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Noble Kings (Yako Aba)
  29. The Wellis Band - Bindiga
  30. Boombaya - Boombaya
  31. Sawaaba Soundz - Owuo
  32. The Cutlass Dance Band - Them Go Talk Of You
  33. Honny & The Bees Band - Sisi Mbon
12" Vinyl Boxed Set (SNDWLP016)
  1. The Mercury Dance Band - Kai Wawa
  2. T. O. Jazz - Owuo Adaadaa Me
  3. Christy Azuma and Uppers International - Din Ya Sugri
  4. Asaase Ase - Ohiani Sua Efir
  5. The Cutlass Dance Band - Hwehwe Mu Yi Mpena
  6. Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Sei Nazo
  7. Hedzoleh Soundz - Edinya Benya
  8. City Boys Band - Nye Asem Hwe
  9. St. Peter & The Holy Men - Bofoo Beye Abowa Den
  10. Vis a Vis - Obi Agye Me Dofo
  11. The Big Beats - Mi Sumoo Bo Donn
  12. The Barbecues - Aaya Lolo
  13. Kyeremateng - I Go Die For You
  14. Ebo Taylor - Twer Nyame (excerpt)
  15. Pa Steeles African Brothers - Odo Mmera
  16. The Ogyatanaa Show Band - You Monopolise Me
  17. The African Brothers International Band - Wompe Masem
  18. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Creations - Akoko Ba
  19. The Sweet Talks - Akampanye
  20. Houghas Sorowonko - Enuanom Adofo
  21. Oscar Sulleys Nzele Soundz - Bukom
  22. Bokoor Band - You Can Go
  23. K. Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiestas - Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’Awu
  24. Basa Basa Soundz feat. Fela Anikulapo - Dr. Solutso
  25. Hedzolleh Soundz - Omusus Da Fe Mmusu
  26. Boombaya - Boombaya
  27. Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Noble Kings (Yako Aba)
  28. The Wellis Band - Bindiga
  29. Pagadeja - Tamale
  30. The Uhuru Dance Band - Yahia Mu
  31. The Cutlass Dance Band - Them Go Talk Of You
  32. Honny & The Bees Band - Sisi Mbon
  33. Sawaaba Soundz - Owuo
  34. Honny and The Bees Band - Psychedelic Women
  35. The Black Star Sound - Nite Safarie
  36. T. O. Jazz - Osaman Ba
  37. Joe Mensah - Cry Laughter