Ghana Special Volume 2 - 2024 UK Soundway label 18-track 3LP

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. 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.

Features rarities from legends including Pat Thomas, Rex Gyamfi and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and deep cuts from lesser known artists like Abdul Raheem, Starlite and The Godfathers.

Includes large 8 page booklet with detailed liner notes, record scans and photos - Gatefold Picture Cover

Tracklisting:

Side 1.
1. The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni   
2. Pat Thomas - Gye Wani   
3. Bessa Simons - Sii Nana   

Side 2.
1. Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu   
2. Pepper Onion Ginger Salt - M.C. Mambo   
3. Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa   

Side 3.
1. Supreme Starlite Band - Anoma Koro   
2. Abdul Raheem - Alaiye   
3. Ernest Aubrey Honny - New Dance   

Side 4.
1. Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu   
2. Marijata - Otanhunu   
3. Jon K - Asafo   

Side 5.
1. Dadadi - Jigi Jigi   
2. Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple   
3. Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)   

Side 6.
1. George Darko - George Darko   
2. Nan Mayen - Mumude   
3. Nana Budjei - Asobrachie