Name: Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Music In The Digital Age, 1983 - 1992 (Volume 1)
Brand: Various

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

KALITALP9

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve with 16 Page Booklet.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-06-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4062548030921

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Various

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*.

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Kalita are proud to unveil the first ever compilation focussing on the phenomenon of ‘Burger Highlife’, a crossover of West African melodies with synthesizers, disco and boogie that took over Ghanaian airwaves during the 1980’s and beyond. Highlighting key recordings from genre-defining artists including Thomas Frempong and George Darko, as well as more obscure sought-after tracks by elusive bands such as Aban and Uncle Joe’s Afri-Beat, Kalita come to the rescue of audiophiles, DJs and music-lovers alike with ‘Borga Revolution!’ Spread over a double-LP housed in a gatefold sleeve. Accompanied by a 16-page booklet featuring extensive interview-based liner notes on each artist and never-before-seen archival photos. 

The 1970s had witnessed an increased Western airtime and physical presence in Ghana introducing funk, soul and disco sounds to the region. By the turn of the decade the country was also enduring economic turmoil, with rising poverty, military dictatorships and long periods of enforced curfews (amongst other factors) making it impossible for artists to survive. 

As a result, many Ghanaian musicians with a broader outlook began to pursue their careers in the West, moving to both Europe and America in search of stardom. It was here that Ghanaian musicians developed a digitised version of highlife music which fully embraced Western contemporary music styles and newly introduced technology such as the Yamaha DX7 synthesizer and various drum machines. 

It is in this context in which the evolution of Ghanaian dance music and the emergence of ‘Burger Highlife’ was born. With ‘Borga Revolution!’ Kalita endeavour to tell this story, with prominent and lesser-known musicians’ accounts and documentary evidence providing a comprehensive understanding of this shift to the digital age.

TRACKLISTING A1. Uncle Joe’s Afri-Beat - Eshe Wo Kon Ho A2. Thomas Frempong - Mada Meho So A3. Native Spirit - Odo San Bra Fie B1. George Darko - Medo Menuanom (12” Version) B2. Wilson Boateng - Mabre Agu B3. Paa Jude - Odo Refre Wo C1. Aban - Efie Nnye C2. Wilson Boateng - Asew Watchman C3. Uncle Joe’s Afri-Beat - Mr. D.J. D1. George Darko - Obi Abayewa D2. Dr. K. Gyasi’s Noble Kings - Damfo Agoo/David Akofo/Obegyaa Nowa/Okwantuni Moboro (Medley)

Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Music In The Digital Age, 1983 - 1992 (Volume 1)

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