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Life On The Street

by Afla Sackey & Afrik Bawantu

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    Get ready to embark on a journey... to the world of Ghanaian master percussionist and singer Afla Sackey, celebrating the first full album release with his London-based funk orchestra Afrik Bawantu.

    Sackey’s incredible orchestrations and compositions rejuvenate the long tradition of Ghanaian dance drumming and song, by weaving melodies in his native tribal language of Ga and English between complex drumming patterns, explosive solos and dynamic horn phrases lifted by funky guitar riffs and groovy bass lines.

    Their first full album release ‘Life on The Street’ is a vibrant demonstration of how the band have played and worked closely together to create their own take on West African Highlife and Afrobeat, blending it with heavier funk, rock and jazz genres, enhancing the cross-cultural collaboration of members hailing from across Africa and Europe.

    Comes in digi-pack, with illustration by Rebecca Van Ommen

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  • Limited 10" vinyl single
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Side A: Life On The Street
    Side B: Mofeemo Ke Eno
    45RPM Stereo

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Noko Hewon 06:05
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Fa Nka Bom 05:00
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My Lady 05:32
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Old Lady 04:55
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Djemba Waa 08:12
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Afro Bawantu 07:02

credits

released November 10, 2014

All songs are written, composed and arranged by Afla Sackey
Recorded by Diego Salema Reis and Mulele Matondo
Mixed and Masterd by Diego Salema Reis at Inspire456
Produced by Afla Sackey and Diego Salema Reis
Illustration by Rebecca Van Ommen
(P) & (C) Ghetto Lounge Recordings 2014

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Ghetto Lounge Hackney, UK

Ghetto Lounge started as a DJ event in Café 1001, Brick Lane 2003. Ghetto Lounge is also a promoter of the quality musical culture movement of London, with live performances at "Afrobeat Vibration" bringing the spirit of Fela Kuti and "JAZZ ON THE ROAD" reproducing the style and essence of the ‘beat generation'. ... more

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