Various - Ghana Soundz Volume 2

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4...according to our Brett on Thu 19 Nov, 2009.

I said it in the item description when I put this on the site yesterday but I think the guy on the cover of Ghana Soundz Volume 2 must be the happiest man in the world. He's got 'I'm playing funky afro-fusion jamz in a genius style while foxy laydeez tickle my ballsack and there's Jesus who's just appeared in front of me delivering a lifetime's supply of diamond-studded quiche' written all over him. Compared with the cracking Ghana and Nigeria Special sets there's a much clearer western influence, particularly in the electrified Herbie Hancock-esque keyboard vamps which appear throughout.. I wasn't aware that Africa took this much of a fusion influence on board prior to hearing this. It's been around a while this double LP but it's new to us and very welcome indeed! Be sure to check out the other Soundway stuff as they've got quite the strike rate.

Afro-music continues to inspire a whole host of musicians, producers and DJs but even now the full picture of Afro-music in the 1960s and 70s is still far from being properly represented. Ghana Soundz Volume 2 goes some way to readdressing the balance.

Following the success of Ghana Soundz Volume One, the second volume involved another a long journey to Ghana by music ethnologist and label owner Miles Cleret. This collection of unheard of and priceless gems visits the harder ground of Ghana, the pulsating centre that is afro-beat and afro-funk.

“After the recent deluge of second-rate Afro-beat compilations full of Western dance types ripping off serious musicians, Ghana Soundz Volume 2 comes up as fresh as an African daisy.”
Songlines, December 2004

“Yet another crucial comp from Soundway. […] Soundway has risen to the status of a label whose releases one can buy on faith alone.”
Exclaim magazine, Canada

Tracklisting:

   1. Oscar Sulley & The Uhuru Dance Band - Olufeme
   2. Joe Mensah - Africa is Home
   3. Ebo Taylor - Atwer Abroba
   4. The African Brothers - Sakatumbe
   5. Eb Taylor Jnr. & Wuta Wazuri - Mondo Soul Funky
   6. The Sweet Talks - Kye Kye Pe Aware
   7. The Ogyatanaa Show Band - Disco Africa
   8. Christy Azuma & Uppers International – Naam
   9. Bob Pinado & His Sound Casters – Me, You, One (Means I Love You)
10. Marijata - No Condition is Permanent
11. K.Frimpong & Vis a Vis - Aboagyewaa
12. The Uhuru Dance Band - Agbadza
13. Uppers Chapter 2 - Samarin Bolga
14. The Apagya Show Band - Tamfo Nyi Ekyir