{"product_id":"957709","title":"Afoka Akoussah - Afoka Akoussah [CD]","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\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, deep, percussive soulful folk album from master Togolese singer, Akofa Akoussah. \\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe album moves through uptempo afro-folk-funk on 'Tango' to deep ballads of 'Ramer Sans Rame' and 'I Tcho Tchass' and lighter moments on 'G Blem Di' and 'Mitso Aseye'. Akofas exceptional songs and soaring vocals are decorated with percussion, guitar lines, subtle backing vocals and horns to create a unique, rich sonic. \\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe album was recorded for release by French label Sonafric in 1976. Produced by G\\xe9rard Akueson; founder \u0026amp; owner of African record label, 'Akue', based in Paris.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eMusic was truly in the blood of Julie Akofa Akoussah. She began singing at the age of three, inspired and led by her mother and older sister and became principal soloist in her school choir, St. Peter \u0026amp; Paul Choir of our Immaculate Conception Parish of Ny\\xe9konakpo\\xe9, at the age of 8. From there her career blossomed, and singing often took precedence over her studies.  In order to master her art she spent time studying and working closely with local groups including M\\xe9lo Togo, Rocka Mambo, Rio Romamcero, Ok Fiesta, Eryco \\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eJazz, Afro Cubano, Los Muchacho, El\\xe9gance Jazz and Togo Star amongst others. In her own words: 'Luck opened the door in January 1966 where I had the honour of being selected to share the stage with Bella Below \\u2013 one of the best voices of Africa \\u2013 at the 1st 'Negro Arts Festival' in Dakar. On my return, I was approached by Ambroise Ouyi, the highly respected singer \u0026amp; poet, and we wrote 'Tu Ne M'\\xc9cris Plus', my very first opus.'\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe popularity of her work led to an increased exposure for Togolese music outside of the country, in neighbouring Ghana and Benin most notably. During her career she collaborated and performed with greats including Manou Djibango, Queen Pelagie, Abeti Massikini, Aycha Kon\\xe9 and Myriam Makeba.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eAkoussah was also dedicated to, and widely recognised for, her work for social causes, championing and nurturing young musical talent, and the fight against AIDS. She was president of the National Union of Artists Musicians of Togo (UNAM) before sadly passing away in April 2007 after a long illness, at the age of 57.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eOfficial Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed from Sonafric\/MRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTango\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRamer Sans Rame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Rem\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitso Aseye\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDandou Kodjo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKimbumbu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eG Blem Di\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI Tcho Tchass\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55137152008577,"sku":"957709","price":14.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51z_MeC5WLL._SL1500_7c7aa603-8a2b-4dbd-8101-649545506c31.jpg?v=1767269175","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/957709","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}