Various – Ghana Special Volume 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora 1980-93

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. Triple Vinyl LP Includes a large 8 page booklet with detailed liner notes, record scans and photos."

 

On back cover : "Eighteen Burger Highlife, Electronic Afrobeat And Reggae tracks highlighting a time when many Ghanaian musicians either recorded or released albums overseas. A period of movement, emigration and innovation. From Canada and the USA to Germany and the UK, Ghanaian music in the 1980s and early 90s was on the move. Drum machines, synthesizers and affordable recording techniques made autonomy from established record labels back home a reality

 

A1 – 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 & 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 – George Darko

F2 – Nan Mayen – Mumude

F3 – Nana Budjei – Asobrachie