Afrobeat Airways 2 - Return Flight To Ghana 1974-1983 (Analog Africa Nr. 14)

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Scott Analog Africa records are so good, I bought this on vinyl without even previewing a single song--even with international shipping rates as high as they are! Always the highest-possible sound quality, engaging and informative liner notes, and music that really is moving enough to warrant such attention. Thank you, Samy and the rest, for making my world a better place to live in. Favorite track: Abrabo.

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Colin Impossible to choose a favorite. What a compilation! Favorite track: Aja Wondo.

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1.	Uppers International - Aja Wondo 03:56	info	buy track
2.	Ebo Taylor Jnr. - Children Don't Cry 06:41	info	buy track
3.	De Frank's Band - Do Your Own Thing 05:41	info	buy track
4.	The Cutlass Band - Obiara Wondo 02:37	info	buy track
5.	De Frank & His Professionals - Waiting For My Baby 04:28	info	buy track
6.	The African Brothers - Wope Me A Ka 05:58	info	buy track
7.	Los Issifu & His Moslems - Kana Soro 02:48	info	buy track
8.	Waza-Afriko 76 - Gbei Kpakpa Hife Sika 04:41	info	buy track
9.	Rob - Loose Up Yourself - CD/LP only !! 03:26	info
10.	Tony Sarfo & The Funky Afrosibi - I Beg 05:44	info	buy track
11.	K. Frimpong - Abrabo 07:10	info	buy track
12.	Pierre Antoine & Vis-a-Vis - Say Min Sy Soh 05:03	info	buy track
13.	Complex Soundz - God is Love 14:03	info	buy track

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Analog Africa No.14 - AFRO-BEAT AIRWAYS 2
Return Flight to Ghana 1974-1983

From the coastal cities of Accra and Cape Coast, basked in a tropical sound heavily influenced by highlife, to the semi-Saharan cities of Tamalé and Bolgatanga (part of a self-proclaimed 'Islamic Funk Belt') via the central city of Kumasi, Analog Africa has criss-crossed Ghana in search of rare tracks for the Afrobeat Airways series.

Following the success of the first instalment in 2009, Analog Africa is proud to present the second volume - a selection of 13 ultra-rare tracks composed by some of the musical giants who had created a movement that rocked the West African nation throughout the '70s: legendary singer K. Frimpong; Nana Ampedu (leader of the mighty African Brothers Band); Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and his superb guest appearance with The Complex Sounds; afrobeat star Ebo Taylor, backing his son in an unreleased track called 'Children Don't Cry'; the enigmatic Rob and his unique blend of twisted afrofunk; innovative drummer De Frank; and Uppers International, with their raw Islamic funk style. More obscure artists such as Los Issufu and his Moslems, Waza Afrika 76 and Tony Sarfo and his Funky Afrosibi make northern hemisphere debuts, adding to a rich list of Ghanaian artists whose music could be transferred seamlessly to any dancefloor in the world.

Three years in the making, the accompanying 44-page booklet of Afrobeat Airways 2 features an introductory essay written by Afropop Worldwide editor Banning Eyre, exploring the development of soul, funk and afrobeat during the '60s and '70s in Ghana. The remaining 30 pages are packed with interviews and biographies of the artists and producers involved in the creation of this wonderful music. Additionally, the Analog Africa team have managed to track down the photographers of the famous Modern Photo studios, located at the front of Accra's legendary Tip Toe, a venue notorious for organizing unforgettable dance competitions, 'Miss Tip Toe' contests and the most in-demand highlife and afrobeat gigs of the day.

To document what happened within the music scene in Ghana during that time, 400 negatives have been lent to the Analog Africa team. Samy Ben Redjeb selected 50 of the most expressive pictures to document what could well be Analog Africa's most beautiful booklet to date!

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released September 16, 2013

Mastering by Michael Graves at Osiris studio (Atlanta) www.osirisstudio.com
Graphic Design by Kathrin Remest (Algodonales) ommadrugada.blogspot.com
Biographies Vikram Sohonie (New York)
Additional writing by Banning Eyre (New York) and Michael E. Veal (New York)
Text editing by Banning Eyre (New York), Jon Lusk (New Orleans), Jimmy 'Trash' Alexander (Berlin)
Vinyl record cutting by Daniel Krieger at SST (Frankfurt)
Compiled by Samy Ben Redjeb

Executive Producer : Samy Ben Redjeb for Analog Africa
Cat. number : Analog Africa AA074

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