Sunday, July 26, 2009
Onipa Nua—I Feel Alright
Side A
I Feel Alright
Auntie Rosina
Gormccna Gudu
Babungida
Side B
Anuanum Adofo
Zuda Gabati
Gantuma
Auntie Rosina (instrumental)
Left field awesomeness from a former-street-performer-turned-singer/songwriter in Ghana who passed away shortly after being discovered. Bombastic rock and gentle folk melodies.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ebaahi Soundz—Oshitℇ
Side A
Oshitℇ
GbomↃ Ehii
Afi Eshℇ
Side B
Kpanlogo
Yℇn Kai Debi
Okrabitstℇ
These are my JAMZ. Thanks to Annabel for bringing this classic Ghanaian music to us, direct from her musical studies with Ga people of Accra. Unfortunately there are not many bands still active in this realm of vintage highlife today. Look out for the mother of all Ga culture troupes Wulomei in a forthcoming post.
