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

by Various Artists

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

Acting as a comprehensive sequel to their earlier 'Ghana Soundz' release, this extensive Soundway compilation dives deep into the post-independence musical evolution of Accra. The collection highlights a generation of musicians expanding traditional highlife formats with searing electric guitars, psychedelic funk horns, and complex Dagomba rhythms. It remains a crucial, impeccably restored document of the vibrant, intensely creative West African club scene.

Genres

  • Highlife
  • Afro-Funk

Tracklist

  1. Kai Wawa
  2. Owuo Adaadaa Me
  3. Din Ya Sugri
  4. Aaya Lolo
  5. Ohiani Sua Efir
  6. Bofoo Beye Abowa Den
  7. Nya Asem Hwe
  8. Edinya Benya
  9. Hwehwe Mu Yi Mpena
  10. Sei Nazo
  11. I Go Die For You
  12. Obi Agye Me Dofo
  13. Twer Nyame (excerpt)
  14. Mi Nsumõõ Bo Dõnn
  15. Odo Mmera
  16. You Monopolise Me
  17. Wompe Masem
  18. Akoko Ba
  19. Akampanye
  20. Enuanom Adofo
  21. Bukom
  22. You Can Go
  23. Kyenkyen Bi Adu M'Awu
  24. Dr. Solutsu
  25. Tamale
  26. Omusu Da Fe M'musu
  27. Yahyia Mu
  28. Noble Kings (Yako Aba)
  29. Bindiga
  30. Boombaya
  31. Owuo
  32. Them Go Talk Of You
  33. Sisi Mbon