Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93 is a thrilling collection documenting a pivotal era in Ghanaian music history, when artists across Europe and North America were blending traditional highlife with cutting-edge electronic influences. This album captures the creative spirit and innovation of a generation navigating new environments and technologies, highlighted through 18 tracks of Burger Highlife, electronic Afrobeat, and reggae. Curated by Soundway, it provides an essential window into the sounds that defined the Ghanaian diaspora from 1980 to 1993.
This release comes enriched with detailed liner notes and rare photos, offering listeners both a sonic and cultural journey through a prolific time of movement and experimentation. From drum machines to synthesizers, these tracks showcase how Ghanaian musicians internationally redefined their music with fresh production techniques, crafting a vibrant and diverse compilation that stands as both a celebration and historical document of a dynamic musical legacy.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Soundway
- Genre: Electronic, Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 05/10/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Ebe Ye Yie Ni
A2. Gye Wani
A3. Sii Nana
B1. Obiara Bewu
B2. M.C. Mambo
B3. Adjoa Amisa
C1. Anoma Koro
C2. Alaiye
C3. New Dance
D1. Barima Nsu
D2. Otanhunu
D3. Asafo
E1. Jigi Jigi
E2. Apple
E3. Fre Me (Call Me)
F1. George Darko
F2. Mumude
F3. Asobrachie
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