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Jun 17, 2022
‘Burger Highlife’, a mix of West African melodies w/ synthesisers, disco & boogie from 1980s Ghana. Killer synth heavy highlife.
Kalita unveil the first ever compilation focussing on ‘Burger Highlife’, a crossover of West African melodies with synthesisers, disco and boogie that took over Ghanaian airwaves during the 1980’s and beyond. Highlighting key recordings from genre-defining artists including Thomas Frempong and George Darko, as well as more obscure sought-after tracks by elusive bands such as Aban and Uncle Joe’s Afri-Beat. Spread over a double-LP housed in a gatefold sleeve. Accompanied by a 16-page booklet featuring extensive interview-based liner notes on each artist and never-before-seen archival photos.
The 1970s had witnessed an increased Western airtime and physical presence in Ghana introducing funk, soul and disco sounds to the region. By the turn of the decade the country was also enduring economic turmoil, with rising poverty, military dictatorships and long periods of enforced curfews (amongst other factors) making it impossible for artists to survive.
As a result, many Ghanaian artists with a broader outlook began to pursue their careers in the West, moving to both Europe and America in search of stardom. It was here that Ghanaian musicians developed a digitised version of highlife music which fully embraced Western contemporary music styles and newly introduced technology such as the DX7 synthesiser and various drum machines.
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A1
Uncle Joe's Afri-Beat - Eshe Wo Kon Ho
A2
Thomas Frempong - Mada Meho So
A3
Native Spirit - Odo San Brafie
B1
George Darko - Medo Menuanom (12 Inch Version)
B2
Wilson Boateng - Mabre Agu
B3
Paa Jude - Odo Refre Wo
C1
Aban - Efie Ne Fie
C2
Wilson Boateng - Asew Watchman
C3
Uncle Joe's Afri-Beat - Mr. D.J.
D1
George Darko - Obi Abayewa
D2A
Dr. K. Gyasi's Noble Kings - Damfo Agoo (Medley)
D2B
Dr. K. Gyasi's Noble Kings - David Akofo (Medley)
D2C
Dr. K. Gyasi's Noble Kings - Obegyaa Nowa (Medley)
D2D
Dr. K. Gyasi's Noble Kings - Okwantuni (Medley)