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    Ghana Special Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81

    Soundway
    • The Mercury Dance Band – Kai Wawa
    • The Barbecues – Aaya Lolo
    • Asaase Ase – Ohiani Sua Efir
    • City Boys Band – Nya Asem Hwe
    • Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – I Go Die For You
    • Ebo Taylor – Twer Nyame (excerpt)
    • The Ogyatanaa Show Band – You Monopolise Me
    • 1. The Mercury Dance Band – Kai Wawa
    • 2. T. O. Jazz – Owuo Adaadaa me
    • 3. Christy Azuma & Uppers International – Din Ya Sugri
    • 4. The Barbecues – Aaya Lolo
    • 5. Asaase Ase – Ohiani Sua Efir
    • 6. St. Peter & the Holymen – Bofoo Beye Abowa Den
    • 7. City Boys Band – Nya Asem Hwe
    • 8. Hedzoleh Soundz – Edinya Benya
    • 9. The Cutlass Dance Band – HweHwe Mu Yi Mpena
    • 10. Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings – Sei Nazo
    • 11. Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – I Go Die For You
    • 12. Vis a Vis – Obi Agye Me Dofo
    • 13. Ebo Taylor – Twer Nyame (excerpt)
    • 14. The Big Beats – Mi Nsumoo Bo Donn
    • 15. Pa Steele's African Brothers – Odo Mmera
    • 16. The Ogyatanaa Show Band – You Monopolise Me
    • 17. The African Brothers International Band – Wompe Masem
    • 18. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Creations – Akoko Ba
    • 19. The Sweet Talks – Akampanye
    • 20. Houghas Sorowonko – Enuanom Adofo
    • 21. Oscar Sulley's Nzele Soundz – Bukom
    • 22. Bokoor Band – You Can Go
    • 23. K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'Awu
    • 24. Basa Basa Soundz feat. Fela Kuti – Dr. Solutsu
    • 25. Pagadeja – Tamale
    • 26. Hedzoleh Soundz – Omusus Da Fe M'Musu
    • 27. The Uhuru Dance Band – Yahyia Mu
    • 28. Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings – Noble Kings (Yako Aba)
    • 29. The Wellis Band – Bindiga
    • 30. Boombaya – Boombaya
    • 31. Sawaaba Soundz – Owuo
    • 32. The Cutlass Dance Band – Them Go Talk Of You
    • 33. Honny & the Bees Band – Sisi Mbon

    The ever excellent Soundway Records follow up on their popular 'Nigeria Special' and 'Ghana Soundz' volumes with a double cd of 33 original, obscure cuts of 70's Ghanaian highlife, rock and soul! Packaged quite beautifully as a 44 page hardback booklet with extensive notes and photos, some serious crate diggin in warehouses, shops and private collections occured to bring you these gems that have never been re-issued before!

    Needless to say, this is highly recommended!!

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