Highlife music

Highlife On The Move: Selected Nigerian & Ghanaian Recordings from London & Lagos 1954-66 by Various Artists, released 16 March 2015 1. Ginger Folorunso Johnson & His Afro-Cuban Band - Highlife No 5 2. Kwamalah Quaye Sextetto Africana - Son of Africa 3. Nigerian Union Rhythm Group - Abeni 4. Steve Rhodes & His London Hi-lifers - Drink A Tea 5. Fela Ransome-Kuti & The Highlife Rakers - Fela's Special 6. Steve Rhodes & His London Hi-lifers - Oju Rere 7. Chris Ajilo & His Cubanos - Afro Mood 8…

Highlife music has always been a huge part of Africa's distinctive Sound and you just can’t talk about its evolution in recent years without adding @the.cavemen to the group chat. The Cavemen have revitalized highlife music, infusing it with a modern edge while staying true to its rich cultural roots. Their talent is undeniable, with harmonies that echo the golden era of highlife and lyrics that resonate with contemporary listeners. The Cavemen's energy on stage is electrifying, creating a…

The essential Sunny Ade of Nigeria

Every year is celebrated a Fela Day (few weeks ago in Paris), proving that Fela Kuti's spirit is still gliding around, despite a very varied comprehension. Good occasion anyway to search in muzzicaltrips archives, and look at how evolves perception of african music along the years. Here's an article about Fela Kuti which reveals part of the perception of a jazz magazine from 1981 (Jazz Hot, first jazz magazine in Europe created in 1935). In 1981, Fela just released Authority Stealing, not…

The guitar and the gun - A collection of Ghanaian Highlife dance music

Ghana is the birthplace of highlife music, a genre that combines traditional African rhythms with Western instruments. Dance the night away at a local club or festival. Don't miss out on booking your ticket today! DM me. #highlifemusic #Africanrhythms #westerninstruments #festival