What should I say more ? Sweet 70's Ghana Highlife, enjoy it ! tracks; 1 African Brothers Band ( International ) 2 Yaa amponsa special 3 Owuo yi 4 Wose yeanko Part 1 5 Wose yeanko Part 2 6 Nyame nhyira wo 7 Emelia 8 Ade aye me 9 Ankwanoma 10 Anomaa a woko 11[...]

Although this cover looks very vague and worn out, we got us a real nice gem here. The more I regret to tell you, track number 2 opens with a disturbing hiss. I washed it several times and it looks clean but still. Class A Highlife nevertheless, you wouldn't want to miss. tracks; 1 Araba[...]

Over one year ago, in july 2008, I already posted 'Me_Poma'. It was the Stern's European release of this album. I bought it back in 1984 and played it eversince. About 6 months ago I found this original. It sounds a bit rougher then the one I knew and it contains one track less. From[...]

Highlife music was originated in Ghana and to me, Ghana Highlife like this is still one of the best. We've seen one of their albums before at the GG. This one has a cover almost completely worn out but the music still sounds great. it's perfect for a mellow sunday afternoon. tracks; 1 Ampadu Boateng[...]

Temperatures are rising in the Netherlands, everybody searches for some outdoor coolness, but there isn't. After three hot days I finally got myself to posting some music. African music that is, to adjust to the temperature. Highlife from Ghana, with the African Brothers Band, very sunny mellow sound that matches the weather perfectly. tracks; 1[...]

I was trying to find me some usefull information on this topic, but Ashanti Brothers Band's album 'Kill me and Fly' seemed ( how about this word ) ungoogleable. The leader of the band's called Osei Vasco, and that's really all I know. Being from 1978, I must say, the vinyl is in very good[...]

Today we find the fourth album with Igbo highlife artist Captain Muddy Ibe and his Nkwa Brothers. This one is from 1984. He made some 60 records so there is still a pile of records to find and discover. For now let's listen to 'Ndi Ntise' and share it with our friends .. Dit is[...]

Tanzanian brothers Wilson and George Kinyonga formed Orchestra Simba Wanyika in 1971. Earlier they worked under the name Arusha Jazz with third brother William. The group had several offshoots like Les Wanyika, Super Wanyika Stars and others. They used the name Simba Wanyika Original to ensure this was the first and original Simba Wanyika. Their[...]

Remember Captain Muddy Ibe ? With his Igbo highlife group the Nkwa Brothers System he made some nice albums. This one comes from 1981, is a little bit crackly and side two sounds quite messy. Still, the music is interesting enough to go through this. I hope to find a better copy some fine day.[...]

Mohammed Malcolm Ben was born in eastern Ghana. He started as a musician with the Messenger's Dance Band T.O. Jazz, I.K.'s Band and the K.K. Masters. As a producer he started in 1970, did African brother's album 'Agatha' and 'Owuo Aye Me Bi' and City Boys' album 'Ankwanobi'. Mohammed Malcolm Ben took his name from[...]

Sir Patrick Idahosa & his ASM 1983 Olaghoro 1977 Discogs 01 - United brothers 02 - Waruese part II 03 - Aghatamokhuo 04 - Tamoubiyemwen 05 - Efe 06 - Iyaroghayore 07 - Eranomagiowegbe 08 - Oguode-gbo-ode 09 - Ovbiahianmwen 10 - Umonode 11 - Ironmwen 12 - Tamiyaregbe

Very popular South African mbaqanga group the Soul Brothers with their first overseas release on Earth Works from 1988. The recordings are from between 1983 and 1986. It appears the songs have been longer, unfortunately they are all cut off at 3 to 4 minutes. Still, a solid listen .. P.S. We had an album[...]

Zit wel lekker in Afrikaanse sferen de laatste tijd hè.. Geen idee hoe het komt, de ene keer blijf je hangen in Colombia en dan weer in Jamaica, dit keer op het Afrikaanse continent. Nigeria is een land waar muzikaal veel te halen valt. De afrobeat is niet zo aan mij besteed maar de highlife,[...]

One of Africa's greatest solists of all time was without doubt Docteur Nico Kasanda. His work was one of great sensibility, undeniable grandeur and unmatched beauty. It is a shame his music was kept in the dark for whole populations of the western world for ages. It is only since the birth of the digital[...]