Various Artists - Borga Revolution! (Ghanian Dance Music In the Digital Age, 1983-1992) - 2x LP Vinyl

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c0027740
UPC:
4062548030921

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Borga Revolution! (Ghanian Dance Music In the Digital Age, 1983-1992)
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12" Vinyl
UPC:
4062548030921

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Kalita Records unveil the first ever compilation focusing on the phenomenon of "Burger Highlife", a crossover of West African melodies with synthesizers, disco, and boogie that took over Ghanaian airwaves during the 1980s 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 Joe's Afri-Beat, Kalita come to the rescue of audiophiles, DJs, and music-lovers alike with Borga Revolution! 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 digitized 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 "Burger Highlife" was born. With Borga Revolution!, Kalita endeavor to tell this story, with prominent and lesser-known musicians' accounts and documentary evidence providing a comprehensive understanding of this shift to the digital age. Also features Native Spirit, Wilson Boateng, Paa Jude, and Dr. K. Gyasi's Noble Kings. Includes 16-page booklet featuring extensive interview-based liner notes on each artist and never-before-seen archival photos. Gatefold sleeve.
A1Uncle Joe's Afri-Beat - Eshe Wo Kon Ho
A2Thomas Frimpong - Mada Meho So
A3Native Spirit - Odo San Brafie
B1George Darko - Medo Menuanom (12 Inch Version)
B2Wilson Boateng - Mabre Agu
B3Paa Jude - Odo Refre Wo
C1Aban (3) - Efie Ne Fie
C2Wilson Boateng - Asew Watchman
C3Uncle Joe's Afri-Beat - Mr. D.J.
D1George Darko - Obi Abayewa
D2ADr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Damfo Agoo (Medley)
D2BDr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - David Akofo (Medley)
D2CDr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Obegyaa Nowa (Medley)
D2DDr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings - Okwantuni (Medley)