Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Music In The Digital Age, 1983 - 1992 (Volume 1)
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Kalita are proud to unveil the first ever compilation focussing on the phenomenon of âBurger Highlifeâ, a crossover of West African melodies with synthesizers, disco and boogie that took over Ghanaian airwaves during the 1980âs 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 Joeâs Afri-Beat, Kalita come to the rescue of audiophiles, DJs and music-lovers alike with âBorga Revolution!â
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 musicians 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 Yamaha DX7 synthesizer and various drum machines.
It is in this context in which the evolution of Ghanaian dance music and the emergence of âBurger Highlifeâ was born. With âBorga Revolution!â Kalita endeavour to tell this story, with prominent and lesser-known musiciansâ accounts and documentary evidence providing a comprehensive understanding of this shift to the digital age.
Tracklist
A1. Uncle Joeâs Afri-Beat - Eshe Wo Kon Ho
A2. Thomas Frempong - Mada Meho So
A3. Native Spirit - Odo San Bra Fie
B1. George Darko - Medo Menuanom (12â Version)
B2. Wilson Boateng - Mabre Agu
B3. Paa Jude - Odo Refre Wo
C1. Aban - Efie Nnye
C2. Wilson Boateng - Asew Watchman
C3. Uncle Joeâs Afri-Beat - Mr. D.J.
D1. George Darko - Obi Abayewa
D2. Dr. K. Gyasiâs Noble Kings - Damfo Agoo/David Akofo/Obegyaa Nowa/Okwantuni Moboro (Medley)
Soundwave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDE22HBtCNs&list=PLW5UksvNdOjJORgg1z43HRVu9CUlxIJmg
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Kalita are proud to unveil the first ever compilation focussing on the phenomenon of âBurger Highlifeâ, a crossover of West African melodies with synthesizers, disco and boogie that took over Ghanaian airwaves during the 1980âs 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 Joeâs Afri-Beat, Kalita come to the rescue of audiophiles, DJs and music-lovers alike with âBorga Revolution!â
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 musicians 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 Yamaha DX7 synthesizer and various drum machines.
It is in this context in which the evolution of Ghanaian dance music and the emergence of âBurger Highlifeâ was born. With âBorga Revolution!â Kalita endeavour to tell this story, with prominent and lesser-known musiciansâ accounts and documentary evidence providing a comprehensive understanding of this shift to the digital age.
Tracklist
A1. Uncle Joeâs Afri-Beat - Eshe Wo Kon Ho
A2. Thomas Frempong - Mada Meho So
A3. Native Spirit - Odo San Bra Fie
B1. George Darko - Medo Menuanom (12â Version)
B2. Wilson Boateng - Mabre Agu
B3. Paa Jude - Odo Refre Wo
C1. Aban - Efie Nnye
C2. Wilson Boateng - Asew Watchman
C3. Uncle Joeâs Afri-Beat - Mr. D.J.
D1. George Darko - Obi Abayewa
D2. Dr. K. Gyasiâs Noble Kings - Damfo Agoo/David Akofo/Obegyaa Nowa/Okwantuni Moboro (Medley)
Soundwave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDE22HBtCNs&list=PLW5UksvNdOjJORgg1z43HRVu9CUlxIJmg
