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Previously unreleased '80s Afro-rock by the founder of Ghana's
legendary Hedzoleh Soundz. Amartey Hedzoleh is a veteran of
Ghana's Afro-rock scene. Drawing from various musical
traditions in Ghana and from his part Indian roots, he has
created his own distinctive style. He started in the '60s as
bass player and singer of the Psychedelic Aliens, and performed
with them at the legendary Soul to Soul concert in Accra. In
1972 he founded Hedzoleh Soundz, which earned him the name
Hedzoleh (a word for peace and freedom). He left the group
before they hit the studio, but his songs ended up being
recorded on their debut album and on Hugh Masekela's
'Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz'. Soon after that, he embarked on
a solo career. Among other projects, Amartey Hedzoleh wrote and
performed the soundtrack of King Ampaw's 1983 movie
'Kukurantumi - Road to Accra'. After he handed over his tape to
the film crew, he recorded a new and expanded version of the
soundtrack with many extra songs. It was never released, and
the tapes were left on the shelf for decades. A selection of
these recordings is presented here for the first time ever.
Tracks:
01. Hie Hie Woyaa
02. Afawo Woya Woba
03. Serious
04. At Last (His Will, Not Mine)
05. Abena At Rest House
06. Abons, Iye Woye
07. Dagomba
08. Pe Pe
09. Tontro
10. Peace Unto Earth.