Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968 - 1981
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Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968 - 1981
[ Soundway / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Monday 16 November 2009
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Soundway steps back into Africa with thirty-three original and previously un-reissued tracks from Ghana delivering a follow on of sorts from the hugely successful CD/LP Nigeria Special.
Ghana Special represents nearly ten years of on-going research in and 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 who helped piece the story together.
The roots of this project goes back to a pair of albums named Ghana Soundz (Volumes 1 and 2), which focussed solely on the 'funkier' side of the same period. Alongside new artists and groups, some other works of the many musicians and producers Cleret met whilst researching those records are also included here. Many of these tracks have remained only in people's memories or in collections of LPs that sit unplayed: until now of course.
Tracks:
The Mercury Dance Band - Kai Wawa
T. O. Jazz - Owuo Adaadaa Me
Christy Azuma & Uppers International - Din Ya Sugri
The Barbecues - Aaya Lolo
Asaase Ase - Ohiani Sua Efir
St. Peter & The Holymen - Bofoo Beye Abowa Den
City Boys Band - Nya Asem Hwe
Hedzoleh Soundz - Edinya Benya
The Cutlass Dance Band - HweHwe Mu Yi Mpena
Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Sei Nazo
Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars - I Go Die For You
Ebo Taylor - Twer Nyame (excerpt)
The Big Beats - Mi Nsumõõ Bo Dõnn
Pa Steele's African Brothers - Odo Mmera
The Ogyatanaa Show Band - You Monopolise Me
The African Brothers International Band - Wompe Masem
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Creations - Akoko Ba
The Sweet Talks - Akampanye
Houghas Sorowonko - Enuanom Adofo
Oscar Sulley's Nzele Soundz - Bukom
Bokoor Band - You Can Go
K. Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiestas - Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'Awu
Basa Basa Soundz feat. Fela Anikulapo Kuti - Dr. Solutsu
Hedzolleh Soundz - Omusus Da Fe M'musu
Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Noble Kings (Yako Aba)
Pagadeja - Tamale
The Uhuru Dance Band - Yahyia Mu
The Wellis Band - Bindiga
Boombaya - Boombaya
Sawaaba Soundz - Owuo
The Cutlass Dance Band - Them Go Talk Of You
Honny & The Bees Band - Sisi Mbon
