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Afro-Beat Airways - West African Shock Waves - Ghana & Togo 1972-1978

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This Analog Africa compilation spans Ghana and Togo's funky underground from 1972 to 1978, capturing a thriving scene where highlife tradition met American funk influences. The music represents session musicians, studio bands, and enterprising producers who crafted some of Africa's most infectious grooves without achieving major international recognition. These tracks crackle with energy: propulsive horn arrangements, crisp guitar work, rhythm sections locked into irresistible grooves, and vocalists singing with genuine soul. The production aesthetic is immediate and warm, capturing the feeling of records made in the moment rather than obsessively perfected in expensive studios. Analog Africa's meticulous remastering brings every instrument into relief, allowing you to hear the craft and personality in arrangements that might otherwise blur. Essential for anyone exploring West African funk and a perfect introduction to a region's musical vitality.

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Item Details+
Genre Funk / Soul, Folk World & Country
Style Highlife
Afrobeat
Funk
Media Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Label Analog Africa
Year 2010
Country Germany
Format CD
Tracklist+
  1. Genre:
  2. Funk / Soul, Folk World & Country
  3. Style:
  4. Highlife, Afrobeat, Funk
  5. Label:
  6. Analog Africa
  7. Country:
  8. Germany
  9. Year:
  10. 2010
  11. 1. Uppers International - Dankasa 3:36
  12. 2. The Apagya Show Band - Ma Nserew Me 4:03
  13. 3. K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas - Me Yee Owu Den 8:52
  14. 4. Marijata - Break Through 5:06
  15. 5. Ebo Taylor, The Sweet Beans - Odofo Nyi Akyiri Biara 9:54
  16. 6. Orchestre Abass - Awula Bo Fee Ene 3:45
  17. 7. Itadi K. Bonney - Live In Other World 5:05
  18. 8. The Apagya Show Band - Mumunde 3:02
  19. 9. Rob (5), Mag-2 - More 5:16
  20. 10. Cos-Ber-Zam - Né Noya 4:10
  21. 11. De Frank Professionals - Afe Ato Yen Bio 4:41
  22. 12. African Brothers - Ngyegye No So 6:17
  23. 13. Uppers International - Neriba Lanchina 4:04
  24. 14a. Ebo Taylor, The Pelikans Dance Band - Come Along 5:59
  25. 14b. No Artist - [Silence] 2:00
  26. 14c. Unknown Artist - Unidentified Bonus Track 2:55
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