{"product_id":"2278464","title":"Various Artists - Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife \u0026 Afro Sounds In The Diaspora. 1980-93 [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoundway presents a collection of 18 burger highlife, electronic Afrobeat and reggae tracks, gatefold 3LP includes extended liner notes, original covers and never-before-seen photos. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eGhana 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eFeatures 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.","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54455105454465,"sku":"2278464","price":65.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/5060571362445.jpg?v=1751687106","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2278464","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}