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. Tracks:
Disc 1 1. The Godfathers – Ebe Ye Yie Ni 2. Pat Thomas – Gye Wani 3. Bessa Simons – Sii Nana 4. Rex Gyamfi – Obiara Bewu 5. Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt – M.C. Mambo 6. Andy Vans – Adjoa Amisa
Disc 2 1. Starlite – Anoma Koro 2. Abdul Raheem – Alaiye 3. Ernest Honny – New Dance 4. Kwasi Afari Minta – Barima Nsu 5. Marijata – Otanhunu 6. Jon K – Asafo
Disc 3 1. Dadadi – Jigi Jigi 2. Gyedu Blay Ambolley – Apple 3. Charles Amoah – Fre Me (Call Me) 4. George Darko – Kaakyire Nua 5. Nan Mayen – Mumude 6. Nana Budjei – Asobrachie
V/A ‘GHANA SPECIAL 2’
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10/05/2024
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.
Tracks:
Disc 1
1. The Godfathers – Ebe Ye Yie Ni
2. Pat Thomas – Gye Wani
3. Bessa Simons – Sii Nana
4. Rex Gyamfi – Obiara Bewu
5. Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt – M.C. Mambo
6. Andy Vans – Adjoa Amisa
Disc 2
1. Starlite – Anoma Koro
2. Abdul Raheem – Alaiye
3. Ernest Honny – New Dance
4. Kwasi Afari Minta – Barima Nsu
5. Marijata – Otanhunu
6. Jon K – Asafo
Disc 3
1. Dadadi – Jigi Jigi
2. Gyedu Blay Ambolley – Apple
3. Charles Amoah – Fre Me (Call Me)
4. George Darko – Kaakyire Nua
5. Nan Mayen – Mumude
6. Nana Budjei – Asobrachie
Additional information
LP3
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