Ghana special : modern highlife, Afro-sounds & Ghanaian blues 1968-81.
| Other author | Cleret, Miles, compiler. |
| Format | Audio (CD) |
| Publication Info | [Brighton, England] : Soundway Records, ℗2009. |
| Description | 2 audio discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Modern highlife, Afro-sounds and Ghanaian blues 1968-81 |
| Portion of title | Afro-sounds and Ghanaian blues 1968-81 |
| Portion of title | Ghanaian blues 1968-81 |
| Contents | Disc 1. Kai wawa (The Mercury Dance Band) -- Owuo adaadaa me (T.O. Jazz) -- Din ya sugri (Christy Azuma & Uppers International) -- Aaya lolo (The Barbecues) -- Ohiani sua efir (Asaase Ase) -- Bofoo beye abowa den (St. Peter & The Holymen) -- Nya asem Hwe (City Boys Band) -- Edinya (Hedzoleh Soundz) -- Hwehwe mu yi mpena (The Cutlass Dance Band) -- Sei nazo (Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings) -- I go die for you (Kyeremateng Atwede & His Kyeremateng Stars) -- Obi agye me dofo (Vis A Vis) -- Twer nyame (excerpt) (Ebo Taylor) -- Mi Nsumõõ bo dõnn (The Big Beats) -- Odo mmera (Pa Steele's African Brothers) -- You monopolise me (The Ogyatanaa Show Band). Disc 2. Wompe masem (The African Brothers International Band) -- Akoko ba (Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Creations backed by the Super Complex Sounds) -- Akampanye (The Sweet Talks) -- Enuanom adofo (Houghas Sorowonko) -- Bukom (Oscar Sulley's Nzele Soundz) -- You can go (Bokoor Band) -- Kyenkyen bi adi m'awu (K. Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiestas) -- Dr. Solutsu (Basa Basa Soundz feat. Fela Anikulapo Kuti) -- Tamale (Pagadeja) -- Omusus da fe m'musu (Hedzoleh Soundz) -- Yahyia mu (The Uhuru Dance Band) -- Noble Kings (Yako aba) (Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings) -- Bindiga (The Wellis Band) -- Boombaya (Boombaya) -- Owuo (Sawaaba Soundz) -- Them go talk of you (The Cutlass Dance Band) -- Sisi mbon (Honny & The Bees Band). |
| Abstract | From funk to rock, nearly two decades of musical treasures from Ghana showcase a diverse range of powerful melodies and captivating rhythms. |
| General note | Soundway Records: SNDWCD016. |
| General note | Compilation of popular music from Ghana. |
| General note | Selections previously released. |
| General note | Compact discs. |
| General note | Contains both stereo. and mono. recordings. |
| General note | Program notes ([42] p. : ill. (some col.), ports.) bound in container. |
| Credits | Compilation, sleeve notes & research by Miles Cleret. |
| Performer | Various performers. |
| Language | Sung in various languages and dialects including Twi, FraFra, Ga, Fanti, Akan, Hausa, English, Ewe, Dagomba. Program notes in English. |
| Standard identifier# | 00893775001682 |
| UPC | 893775001682 |
| Publisher number | SNDWCD016 Soundway Records |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-14247 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |