Various Artists - Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93 [Vinyl] (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)

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.

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. Gatefold 3LP includes extended liner notes, original covers and never-before-seen photos.

A1. The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni A2. Pat Thomas - Gye Wani A3. Bessa Simons - Sii Nana B1. Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu B2. Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo B3. Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa C1. Starlite - Anoma Koro C2. Abdul Raheem - Alaiye C3. Ernest Honny - New Dance D1. Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu D2. Marijata - Otanhunu D3. Jon K - Asafo E1. Dadadi - Jigi Jigi E2. Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple E3. Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me) F1. George Darko - Kaakyire Nua F2. Nan Mayen - Mumude F3. Nana Budjei - Asobrachie

• Internal ID: JITRE
• Format Detail: 3LP, Gatefold
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: World Music
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.**
• Released: 5/10/24
• Format: Vinyl