Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Dance Music In The Digital Age, 1984-1999 (Volume 3)
London-based label Kalita have dug down nice and deep for the third volume of their series that celebrates the sound that "fused West African melodies with synthesizers, disco, and boogie". Yes, it's another hot dozen Burger Highlife gems you can't afford to miss if you dig dancing! - Flying Out
Kalita is excited to present the third volume in their groundbreaking ‘Borga Revolution!’ compilation series, exploring the revolutionary phenomenon of Burger Highlife. This unique style fused West African melodies with synthesizers, disco, and boogie, a sound that took Ghanaian airwaves by storm in the 1980s and beyond. With previous volumes receiving strong support by tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson, Antal, Tom Ravenscroft, and Hunee, Volume 3 takes a deeper dive than ever before into the world of Ghanaian digital dance music.
This volume features rare, sought-after tracks from artists including Obibini Takyi, Osei Banahene, and Okyerema Asante, as well as Burger Highlife trailblazers George Darko and Lee Dodou. Borga Revolution! Volume 3 offers a curated mix of standout anthems and rediscovered gems, many of which are otherwise nearly impossible to find, making this collection a must-have for fans and collectors alike.
Tracklist
- Obibini Takyi – Aburokyiri Abrabo
- Lee Dodou – Mampong Dwa
- King Solomon (Nii Mantse) – Dzen Ye Kokloo
- Okyerema Asante – Ateaa
- George Darko – Medo Menuanom (LP Version)
- Osei Banahene – Woanwaremea
- Osei Osarfo Kantaka – Mansa (Special)
- King Solomon (Nii Mantse) – Dzoohee
- Classique Vibes – Sankofa
- Osei Banahene – Odo Nye Me Sa
- Obibini Takyi – Ohia Sei Abrantie
- Padmore Oware – Menkowu