Various Artists - Ghana Special: Volume Two

Soundway presents a collection of 18 burger highlife, electronic Afrobeat and reggae tracks, gatefold 3LP includes extended liner notes, original covers and never-before-seen photos. Features rarities from legends including Pat Thomas, Rex Gyamf and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and deep cuts from lesser known artists like Abdul Raheem, Starlite and The Godfathers.

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.

TRACKLISTING

A1. Ebe Ye Ni
A2. Gye Wani
A3. Sii Nana

B1. Obiara Bewu
B2. M.C. Mambo
B3. Adjoa Amisa 

C1. Anoma Koro (Edit)
C2. Alaiye
C3. New Dance

D1. Barium Nsu (Edit)
D2. Otanhunu
D3. Asafo

E1. Jigi Jigi
E2. Apple
E3. Fre Me

F1. Kaayire Nua
F2. Mumude 
F3. Asobrachie 

PRODUCT DETAILS

Artist:  Various Artists
Label:  Sound Way Records
Condition:  New 
Genre:  Latin, African & World
Format:  Vinyl LP
Cat Number:  SNDWLP148
Released:  10th May 2024