Dive into the golden era of Ghanaian popular music with Ghana Special: Highlife, a carefully curated collection spanning the vibrant years of 1967-1976. This compilation captures the essence of highlife at its creative peak, when African rhythmic traditions merged seamlessly with Caribbean elements and psychedelic influences, creating the defining sound of Ghana's musical renaissance.
Soundway Records has assembled a treasure trove that opens with irresistibly catchy tracks boasting prominent Western influences and wicked earworm hooks, thanks to clever sequencing that makes it hard to put a foot wrong. The comprehensive liner notes provide invaluable biographical and collector information, illuminating the extensive Ghanaian music industry that thrived before its collapse in 1981, making this an essential addition for both newcomers to highlife and seasoned collectors seeking deeper context for their collections.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Soundway
- Genre: Soul & Funk, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 11/21/2025
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TRACKS
A1. You Monopolise Me
A2. Psychedelic Woman
A3. Bindiga
A4. Yahia Mu
A5. Owuo
B1. Bofoo Beye Abowa Den
B2. Ohiani Sua Efir
B3. Edinya Benya
B4. Sisi Mbon
B5. Nite Safari
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