Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora 1980-1993 Soundway presents a collection of 18 burger highlife, electronic afrobeat and reggae tracks, highlighting a time when the burgeoning Ghanaian diaspora across Europe and North America was utilising new music technology and recording techniques. A period of movement, emigration and innovation. The dawn of the 80s saw an increase in emigration following a period of political upheaval at home, with many Ghanaians moving to Europe - especially Germany - to find work. Musicians recording both at home and abroad began to blend highlife with outside influences, taking inspiration from US disco and boogie, European new wave and Caribbean zouk and soca, reflecting new surroundings and cementing musical connections forged in London, Hamburg, Toronto and New York. Ghana Special celebrates this key period of musical innovation and cultural exchange that redefined the parameters of Ghanaian music and accelerated the cultural exchange between West Africa and Europe. Features rarities from legends including Pat Thomas, Rex Gyamfi and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and deep cuts from lesser known artists like Abdul Raheem, Starlite and The Godfathers. Includes extended liner notes, original covers and never-before-seen photos. Trackliste 1.1The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni 1.2Pat Thomas - Gye Wani 1.3Bessa Simons - Sii Nana 1.4Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu 1.5Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo 1.6Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa 2.1Starlite - Anoma Koro 2.2Abdul Raheem - Alaiye 2.3Ernest Honny - New Dance 2.4Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu 2.5Marijata - Otanhunu 2.6Jon K - Asafo 3.1Dadadi - Jigi Jigi 3.2Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple 3.3Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me) 3.4George Darko - Kaakyire Nua 3.5Nan Mayen - Mumude 3.6Nana Budjei - Asobrachie