Name: Sabi (Get Down)
Brand: Okyerema Asante

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

KALITALP1

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-02-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0010538250341

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Okyerema Asante

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Kalita

Kalita is a record label based in London, UK. They specialize in unearthing and re-releasing disco, funk, and soul music from around the world. Their focus is on bringing hidden gems from the USA, the Caribbean, and West Africa to a wider audience.

Run by Chris Webb, Kalita is dedicated to preserving and sharing *disco*, *funk*, and *soul* music that may have been overlooked or forgotten over time. With an extensive knowledge of these genres, they carefully curate their releases to showcase the best of what each region has to offer.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to this style of music, Kalita's catalog offers something for everyone. From rare tracks that have never been released on vinyl before to classic hits that deserve a second listen, their releases are sure to delight any fan of *disco*, *funk*, or *soul*.

Repress Alert. Kalita Records are extremely excited to make available once more Okyerema Asante's highly sought-after Ghanaian disco monster, Sabi (Get Down). After touring the world and recording with Hugh Masekela, Lonnie Liston Smith and Oneness of Juju, Sabi (Get Down) was Okyerema's first solo record, released privately in limited numbers on his label Atumpan Records in 1980/1. Recorded and manufactured in the USA, but only ever released on the African continent, this self-funded, scarce, and brilliant Afro-disco LP regularly exchanges hands for eye-watering prices.

Here, Sabi (Get Down) is repressed in its original, 14 minute long form (check out some breathtaking vocals by Oneness of Juju’s Lady Eka Ete at around 13 minutes!), backed by the equally impressive That's My Girl on the B side. In addition, we are glad to accompany it with extensive interview-based liner notes and never-before-seen photos, detailing Okyerema's career from his membership of Ghana's legendary band Hedzolleh to performing with Paul Simon and Fleetwood Mac twenty years later.

Sabi (Get Down)

Music GB