C.K. Mann & His Carousel 7 - Funky Highlife (Vinyl LP - 1975 - EU - Reissue)
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Description
C.K. Mann made his name as a virtuous guitar player in Ghana when he played with Moses Kweku Oppong in the Kakaikus Guitar Band in the early 60s. He then became the leader of the band Ocean’s Strings until 1966. In 1968, he enjoyed a hit with the single 'Edina Benya’. Mann was known for blending authentic African music with European influences. He was inspired by Latin American music and created a style all of his own. He became known as the 'King of Highlife' in Ghana in the 70's, when he released the record 'Nimpa Rebre’ featuring vocals from Pat Thomas and Kofi Yankwon. Funky Highlife came out of the Essiebons label run by Dick Essilfe Bondzie. According to Dick, this album could have been a massive hit in Ghana but the vinyl factories ran out of stock because of Ghana’s economic downturn, so the demand for the record could not be met. The album is a fusion of highlife and soul. The best-known track 'Asafo beesuon’ is a multi-layered, drum heavy, funk medley and is over 13 minutes long.
Trackliste
A1 Asafo Beesuon (Medley)
A2 Beebi A Odo Wo (Medley)
B1 Yebeyi Wo Aye (Ebibrim Blues)
B2 Do Me Ma Mondo Wo Bi
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