Various Artists - Highlife On The Move: Selected Nigerian & Ghanaian Recordings From London & Lagos - 1954-66 [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.'Highlife On The Move' is a captivating collection that celebrates the vibrant Highlife genre, originating from West Africa. This CD features notable artists such as E.T. Mensah, Bobby Benson, and Victor Olaiya, who were pivotal in shaping the sound. Carefully curated, the album includes tracks that showcase the infectious rhythms and rich melodies characteristic of Highlife music. Ideal for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, this compilation offers a delightful journey through the golden era of Highlife, capturing its essence and cultural significance.

Disc 1

1. Ginger Folorunso Johnson and His Afro-Cuban Band u2013 HIGHLIFE NO. 5 - Ginger Folorunso Johnson and His Afro-Cuban Band

2. Kwamalah Quaye Sextetto Africana u2013 SON OF AFRICA - Kwamalah Quaye Sextetto Africana

3. Nigerian Union Rhythm Group u2013 ABENI - Nigerian Union Rhythm Group

4. Steve Rhodes and His London Hi-lifers u2013 DRINK A TEA - Steve Rhodes and His London Hi-Lifers

5. Fela Ransome-Kuti and The Highlife Rakers u2013 FELAu2019S SPECIAL - Fela Ransome-Kuti and The Highlife Rakers

6. Steve Rhodes and His London Hi-lifers u2013 OJU RERE - Steve Rhodes and His London Hi-Lifers

7. Chris Ajilo and His Cubanos u2013 AFRO MOOD - Chris Ajilo and His Cubanos

8. Soundz Africana u2013 AFRICANA - Soundz Africana

9. The Black Star Band u2013 OBAA AMPONSA PANDOGO - The Black Star Band

10. Buddy Pippu2019s Highlifers u2013 GHANA SPECIAL - Buddy Pipps Highlifers

11. The Quavers u2013 MONEY MONEY - The Quavers

12. Afro Rhythm Kings u2013 DONALDOu2019S SAMBA - Afro Rhythm Kings

13. Afro Rhythm Kings u2013 MARABI DANCE - Afro Rhythm Kings

14. The Quavers u2013 KITCH - The Quavers

15. Bobby Benson and His Orchestra u2013 OKOKOKO - Bobby Benson and His Orchestra

16. John Santos Martins Accompanied By Zeal Onyia and His Band u2013 FANCY BABY - John Santos Martins and Zeal Onyia and His Band

17. E. C. Arinze and The Empire Rhythm Orchestra - BIKO RAPUM PAULINA - E.C. Arinze and The Empire Rhythm Orchestra

18. John Santos Martins Accompanied By Zeal Onyia and His Band u2013 MAGGIE - John Santos Martins and Zeal Onyia and His Band

19. Lord Ganda and Rupert Nurseu2019s Calypso Band u2013 GHANA, FORWARD FOREVER - Lord Ganda and Rupert Nurses Calypso Band

20. Adamsu2019 African Sky Rockets u2013 A NIGHT IN PORT HARCOURT - Adams African Sky Rockets

Disc 2

1. Fela Ransome-Kuti and The Highlife Rakers u2013 AIGANA - Fela Ransome-Kuti and The Highlife Rakers

2. Nigerian Union Rhythm Group u2013 TORTOISE MAMBO - Nigerian Union Rhythm Group

3. Bobby Benson and His Combo u2013 NIGER MAMBO - Bobby Benson and His Combo

4. Rans Boiu2019s African Highlife Band u2013 HIGHLIFE COMES TO EUROPE - Rans Bois Ghana Highlife Band

5. Eddie Lamptey and The Peoples Highlife Band feat. Eddie Red Tettey u2013 MARIA - Eddie Lamptey and The Peoples Highlife Band

6. West African Rhythm Brothers u2013 EGBE MI - West African Rhythm Brothers

7. West African Rhythm Brothers u2013 IWA Du2019AREKERE - West African Rhythm Brothers

8. West African Swing Stars u2013 OMO AFRICA - West African Swing Stars

9. Ginger Folorunso Johnson and His Afro-Cuban Band u2013 BROWN SKIN GAL - Ginger Folorunso Johnson and His Afro-Cuban Band

10. Awotwi Paynin and His Ghana Rockers u2013 BROWN SKIN GAL - Awotwi Paynin and His Ghana Rockers

11. Buddy Pippu2019s Highlifers u2013 GEORGINA - Buddy Pipps Highlifers

12. T. Oduesou2019s Akesan Highlifers u2013 EYO MANO MI - T. Oduesos Akesan Highlifers

13. Nigerian Union Rhythm Group u2013 OJIKOLOBO - Nigerian Union Rhythm Group

14. Willie Payne and The Starlite Tempos u2013 WA SISE - Willie Payne and The Starlite Tempos

15. Fela Ransome-Kuti and His Koola Lobitos u2013 NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE - Fela Ransome-Kuti and Koola Lobitos

16. The Black Star Band u2013 ABROKYIRI AWO YI - The Black Star Band

17. The Black Star Band u2013 EKUONA RHYTHM - The Black Star Band

18. Victor Ola-Iya and His u2018Cool Catsu2019 u2013 ANYIN GA NA - Victor Ola-iya and His Cool Cats

• Genre: Folk & Country
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 5060091555389

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