{"product_id":"various-artists-ghana-special-2-electronic-highlife-afro-sounds-in-the-diaspora-1980-93-vinyl","title":"Various Artists - Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife \u0026 Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93 [Vinyl] (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)","description":"Various Artists - Various Artists - Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife \u0026amp; Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93 [Vinyl] \u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5060571362445 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoundway 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhana 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1. 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 \u0026amp; 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal ID: JITRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat Detail: 3LP, Gatefold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: World Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 5\/10\/24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paladin Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42658747809815,"sku":"NXF5AT-E0WS-6R","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/8099\/9959\/files\/various-artists-ghana-special-2-electronic-highlife-afro-sounds-in-the-diaspora-1980-93_CF1pC.jpg?v=1755153525","url":"https:\/\/animeimports.net\/products\/various-artists-ghana-special-2-electronic-highlife-afro-sounds-in-the-diaspora-1980-93-vinyl","provider":"Anime Imports LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}