起源於 19 世紀初的西非流行音樂,特別是在加納與奈及利亞之間發展而成,主以當地傳統節奏為根基,同時又吸收殖民時期傳入的銅管編制與電吉他等西方樂器,形成既明亮、溫暖,又充滿律動感的獨特聲響。
這次由 Soundway 推出的《GHANA SPECIAL》合輯,重新回望 70 年代的現代 Highlife 時期,收錄 Hedzoleh Soundz、Ogyatanaa Show Band、Honny & the Bees,以及 Ebo Taylor 早期樂團 Asaasa Sa 等罕見錄音。這些曲目多出自當年極為稀有的原始黑膠,並曾於 2009 年以 5LP 盒裝形式重發,成為收藏家極欲入手的逸品。
此作展現 Highlife 音樂裡的多樣性、自由、與跨文化融合特質。黑膠版本與加納傳奇攝影師 James Barnor 攝影檔案合作,封面則選用他於 1976 年拍攝的未公開照片。
◼︎ 収録曲目
A1.Ogyatanaa Show Band – You Monopolise Me
A2.Honny and the Bees Band – Psychedelic Woman
A3.Wellis Band – Bindiga
A4.The Uhuru Dance Band – Yahia Mu
A5.Sawaaba Soundz – Owuo
B1.St. Peter and The Holy Men – Bofoo Beye Abowa Den
B2.Asaase Ase, Ebo Taylor – Ohiani Sua Efir
B3.Hedzoleh Soundz – Edinya Benya
B4.Honny and The Bees Band – Sisi Mbon
B5.The Black Star Sound – Nite Safari

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