Name: A Trip To Bolgatanga
Brand: African Head Charge

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-ONU-154C

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Clear

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Glow In The Dark

Discogs ID

[r27595950]

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Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-07-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5056614704228

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Clear LP

LP-ONU-154

Black

Download code: No

Extended format: No

5056614704211

Black LP

CD-ONU-154

5056614704235

Artist

African Head Charge

Genre US

Label US

On-U Sound

Experimental/tribal percussion act with a heavy dub and 'world' music slant led by percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah. African Head Charge has been active since forming in 1981, with various members throughout the years. Initially, the band served as a platform for Adrian Sherwood's experimental side on the On-U Sound label. However, as time went on, Bonjo's role became more prominent, eventually becoming vocalist and main multi-percussion instrumentalist. They have released several albums and continue to perform live shows worldwide.
African Head Charge's early music was primarily written by Adrian Sherwood but evolved over time to include contributions from other writers such as Skip McDonald of Tackhead. Despite these changes, Bonjo remained a constant feature in the band.
With an ever-changing lineup, African Head Charge remains active to this day and continues to captivate audiences around the world with their unique blend of experimental sounds and tribal rhythms.

New Wave / Post Punk

The legendary collaboration between master percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah and producer Adrian Sherwood return with their first new studio album in twelve years.&nbsp;Originally conceived in 1981 as an attempt to make Brian Eno’s “vision of a psychedelic Africa” exist in musical form, the project has evolved and mutated over the years but all the hallmarks of their classic sound are present and correct on this record: hypnotic hand drums driving rhythms to move your head and feet; coupled with mind-bending arrangements and dubwise production. Inimitable guest vocals by the award winning Ghanaian kologo master, King Ayisoba lend an extra dimension.&nbsp;An act of cultish proportions, African Head Charge have been compared to Sun Ra “for their same ability to head into the unknown” - Echoes magazine.&nbsp;Recorded between Ghana and the UK, A Trip To Bolgatanga is a triumphant comeback.

A Trip To Bolgatanga

Music US