The Supreme Ashanti Brothers Band – Obi Nkohwe Me Fie

( Ghana , 1970s , Orbit )

posted on 31 / 07 / 2024

For today, I wanted to share with you “Obi Nkohwe Me Fie“, a sweet & bouncy Funky Afro Highlife Soul from West Africa, taken from one of the dozen singles recorded by the very prolific Ghanaian band “Supreme Ashanti Brothers Band” in the 70s leaded by the composer, vocalist & guitarist Osei Vasco accompanied with :

Leader, Lead Vocals, Guitar : Osei Vasco ;

Lead Guitar, Vocals : Osei Kofi ;

Bass : Otuo Acheampong ;

Cabasa : Guy Boat ;

Claves : Kwaw Yankson ;

Congas : Yaw Sabe ;

Drums : Safo Kantanka, Yaw Donkor ;

Organ : William Jonah ;

Rhythm Guitar : Kwabena Antwi ;

Vocals : Nana Tachie ;

Very cool & refreshing single only track, taken from a really hard to find record – Enjoy !

The Supreme Ashanti Brothers Band – Obi Nkohwe Me Fie

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Armand de Preseau

Professional Uhuru Dance Band – Mumude

( Ghana , 1970 , Decca )

posted on 26 / 05 / 2024

For today, I wanted to share with you “Mumude“, a timeless Afro Highlife standard classic track from the Ghanian musical repertoire, interpreted in 1970 an explosive joyful Soul Jazz Funk way with Afrobeat flavors by the mythical Ghanaian band “Professional Uhuru Dance Band“, formed by former members of the “Broadway Dance Band” & who release 4 albums & plenty of singles in the 60s & 70s.

Nana Kobina Nketsia Essikadohene, gave the band the name Uhuru (“Freedom” in Swahili langage), which re-echoed the feeling on the 1957 gained independency of Ghana.

Not too long after the formation of Uhuru, Sammy Obot left for Nigeria and Stan Plange became the leader.

The band also included : Bob Yoko, George Amissah, Max Hammond, Loughty Lasisi Amao, Duke Duker, Tom Addo, Kpakpo Addo, Darko ‘Patato’ Adams, Mac Tontoh and lady vocalist Charlotte Dada.

An anthem that will turn any dance floor on fire – Enjoy !

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Armand de Preseau

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – Kyenken Bi Adi M'Awu

( Ghana , 1976 , Ofo Bros )

posted on 07 / 06 / 2023

Following this previous post, I wanted to share with you for today “Kyenken Bi Adi M’Awu“, a timeless classic 70s uplifting Highlife Afrobeat Soul Funk track recorded in 1976 by the legendary Ghanaian composer & musician Alhaji Kwabena Frimpong & backed by his famous “Cuban Fiestas” that includes for this album :

Chorus : Anthony Yeboah, Isaac Yeboah

Congas : Yaw Asante

Design : E.E. Lamptey

Drums : Kung Fu Kwaku

Engineer : George Andoh, Bossman Amoako, David Ankorah, John Archer, Francis Kwakye

Flute, Tenor Saxophone : George Amissah

Keyboards : Tommy Doziz

Lead Guitar : Jacob Obae, Slim Yaw Manu

Lead Vocals : M.K. Frimpong

Maracas : Daniel Asare

Recording Supervisor : Dr. Oppong Gordon

Rhythm Guitar : Sammy Red Cropper

Trumpet : Arthur Kennedy

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – Kyenken Bi Adi M’Awu (Ghana, 1976, Ofo Bros)

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Armand de Preseau

Orchestre Sama – Goma - Sabi Sabi

( Ghana , 1978 , Guy/JICCO )

posted on 12 / 02 / 2023

For today, I wanted to share with you “Sabi Sabi“, an irresistible beautiful bouncy Afro Highlife Jazz Funk track with killer sweet horn parts, taken from a really rare & obscure album recorded in 1978 in Nigeria by the Ghanaian band “Orchestre Sama-Goma” (apparently their one and only LP), and released on the record label “Guy“, a sub-label of the mythical Nigerian record label “JICCO” – Enjoy !

Orchestre Sama Goma – Sabi Sabi (Ghana, 1978, Guy)

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Armand de Preseau

African Brothers Band International Of Ghana – Hold Your Lover Tight

( Ghana , 1970's , Happy Bird )

posted on 01 / 02 / 2023

For today, I wanted to share with you “Hold Your Lover Tight“, a incredible refreshing & bouncy Afrobeat Highlife Soul Jazz track, taken from an ultra hard to find album recorded in the 70s by the legendary & very prolific Ghanaian band “African Brothers Band International of Ghana“, founded in 1963 by Patrick Nana Kwame Ampadu & Eddie Donkor amongst other mythical musicians.

This album features :

  • Guitar – Nana Kwame Ampadu
  • Bass Guitar – Joe Opoku Appiah
  • Drums – Baba Tunde
  • Guitar – Eddie Donkor, Jacob Osae, Nana Ampadu, Nana Amoako
  • Organ – Ancient Awuah (Kasepo)
  • Percussion – Offei Kwame, Kofi Amoah, Dan Owusu

Enjoy !

African Brothers International Band Of Ghana – Hold Your Lover Tight

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Armand de Preseau

Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – Okwantuni

( Ghana , 1981 , Ambassador )

posted on 02 / 11 / 2022

For today, I wanted to share with you “Okwantuni“, a deep bouncy Funky Highlife Afro Jazz track, recorded in 1981 by the very prolific Ghanaian composer & musician Kyeremateng Atwede and backed by his “Kyeremateng Stars” band – Enjoy !

Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – Okwantuni (Ghana, 1981, Ambassador)

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Armand de Preseau

Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes – Akpaisong

( Nigeria , 1973 , Philips )

posted on 17 / 08 / 2022

For today, I wanted to share with you “Akpaisong“, a deep Afro Highlife Jazz Funk Soul track with Afrobeat flavors, taken from the 1st album of the Nigerian superstar Etubom Rex Williams, recorded in 1973 & backed by his famous “Nigerian Artistes” – Enjoy !

Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes – Akpaisong

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Armand de Preseau

The Dutch Benglos – Shabi-bi-di-do

( Ghana , 1980's , Glovic Records )

posted on 03 / 08 / 2022

For today, I wanted to share with you “Shabi-bi-di-do“, a bouncy summer Afro Highlife Boogie Funk track with Afrobeat flavors, taken from one of the three albums recorded by the Ghanaian Band “The Dutch Benglos” led by Gloria Aba Addison and that included legendary Ghanaian musicians from Dutch, Germany & Ghana such as the saxophone player George Amissah, the trumpetist Louis Hammond & the drummer Joseph Ghansah – Enjoy !

The Dutch Benglos – Shabi-bi-di-do

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Armand de Preseau

K. Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiesta – Me Yee Owu Den

( ghana , 1980 , Polydor )

posted on 06 / 02 / 2022

Following to that former post, I wanted to share with you for today “Me Yee Owu Den (Mɛ Yɛɛ Owu Dɛn)“, an awesome Highlife Afro Funk track with killer guitar riff and organ part taken from an ultra rare album recorded in 1980 by the legendary Ghanaian guitarist, composer, arranger and lead vocalist Alhaji Kwame Frimpong & backed by his Cubanos Fiesta orchestra – Enjoy !

K. Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiesta – Me Yee Owu Den (Mɛ Yɛɛ Owu Dɛn)

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Armand de Preseau

Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes – Don't Be In A Hurry

( Nigeria , 1977 , Love Day )

posted on 31 / 10 / 2021

For today, I wanted to share with you “Don’t Be In A Hurry“, a deep Afrobeat Highlife Funk track with amazing horns & mesmerising guitar parts by the Nigerian legendary musician Etubom Rex Williams and taken from an ultra hard to find LP – Enjoy !

Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes – Don’t Be In A Hurry

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Have a nice Sunday, see you on next Wednesday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

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