Disco/Boogie (Burger Hilife) Records from Ghana with Volta 45

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Volta45 (Bernard Johnson-Tackie) is a London-based record collector, a highly sought-after DJ, writer and radio show host. He is the main instigator at The Goldenstool Project He has produced a 5 part podcast documenting the history of Highlife music from 1920 to the present - with an appearance on WordWide FM. The podcast was recently featured in Songlines Magazine. He has collaborated with various bands and record labels, notably SoundwayRecords(Konkoma), Kalita Records, Yaaba Funk, and Fofoula to name but a few.
For this special episode, Volta45 presents the first-ever comprehensive mix of Burger Highlife - this special sub-genre of HighLife Music was birthed after political turmoil and military rule in Ghana between 1979 & 1981, which led to nationwide dusk to dawn curfew. The nightlife was totally obliterated. There was a mass exodus of musicians to Europe most of them resettled primarily in Berlin and Dusseldorf. The new they sound created with some forward-thinking German producers was an irresistible dancefloor ready fusion of Disco, Techno & House and Highlife music driven by the latest technology of the day which was the drum machine. Presented here are 10 tracks from some very rare records that tell throw more light on this under-reported part of Ghana's rich musical history.
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[@kwesi3000]

As a Ghanaian born and raised in the states, I was only exposed to a little bit of Ghanaian disco and funk as a child. I don't recognize any of these songs but the beats and the rhythms are so familar. Thank you for putting together this mix, the nostalgia has filled my office today :)

[@whispering8833]

Thx, this made my day brighter, greeting from Ukraine 🌸🙏

[@tonyosintsev4424]

Слава Украине!

[@jas_bataille]

Hope you're safe here!

[@SilverWizy]

Be safe!

[@whispering8833]

@@SilverWizy thx, I’m in EU now , in my city is dangerous

[@SilverWizy]

​@@whispering8833 Great then, I hope this nightmare will end soon and I wish you all the best

[@nikchamp5957]

I listen to this almost every morning. My favorite set to date. Thank you ❤

[@Andrepaulistano_]

Here's Volta 45's set list: 0:16: Bepo So Dua (Osode Akosua) 5:25: Ye Wɔ Ayiemu (C. S. T. Amankwah) 12:32: Sika Be Ba (A. B. Crentsil's Ahenfo Band) 18:09: Kyere Me Wodo (Nana Acheampong) 23:51: Mayenkatam (Sam T) 31:07: Yempa Aba (Kojo Frimpong)] 36:24: Yebi (Alan Cosmos Bam Baaba Soundz) 41:22: Ye Kae Yen Mpanifoɔ (Kyeremateng Atwedee)

[@espaunRAR]

c rifo el andre xd

[@JC-rs3nh]

thank you

[@yorgunsamuray]

What language are these?

[@jwtrull6431]

@12:32 Obi Baa Wiase* (A.B. Crentsil's Ahenfo Band)

[@yaaobenewaah1697]

@@yorgunsamuray Twi

[@pipefx64]

african music esp. ghana has some of the most beautiful guitar in the world, i can never get enough

[@serdarolguner]

My father passed away 4 years ago and this guy looks like %100 him, Love You man ! I love people I love you guys ! Hi from Estonia !

[@cedricd7110]

I'm just discovering this. Blessings from Japan.

[@adjoawadee5934]

Growing up in ghana, I’ve been so blessed to listen to these songs! Thanks for a good old nostalgic feeling 🎉🎉

[@mistahpsv]

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[@freakyflow]

Never heard of these performers before The music makes me want to go to Ghana get some coffee And relax in your backyard

[@JC-rs3nh]

so good, much love from a Nigerian-American 🇬🇭🇳🇬

[@triciaroy]

Everyone has such good plant game in these videos. Perfect Sunday vibes.

[@TheSonicdruid]

What a beautiful, beautiful song..... Ye Wɔ Ayiemu (C. S. T. Amankwah) It all began in Africa.

[@NashvillePicks]

My day is better for having tuned into this mix. Thank you from Nashville.

[@GraySkies-wj6pc]

This whole playlist is amazing...but man, that first song lives in my head rent-free. It’s so good.

[@oscardavidgm]

Awesome, greetings from Brazil.

[@nathanphelps6645]

God I cannot stop coming back to this mix

[@Mr-Tibbster]

Never heard Ghana funk and disco before, but great stuff. My two favourites are: 5:25 Ye Wɔ Ayiemu - C. S. T. Amankwah and 23:51 Mayenkatam - Sam T

[@alvaskins]

Checkout Soul Jazz Records and Sounds of the Universe in Soho, London for some great compilations.

[@alvaskins]

...and Honest Jon's Records.

[@elenabout3282]

23:51 100%!!!

[@starseed168]

😍 Listening to these mixes on a lazy Sunday morning makes doing laundry and dishes into a delightful dance party. Thank you! And the history/cultural significance lesson is an extra bonus.

[@werderbremen1990]

How is doing dishes and laundry lazy? You had a productive morning and can be proud of that.

[@bakanoboku]

Im a Latino living in Florida but I have always enjoyed music from all cultures. Really happy that I've been introduced to these great tracks.

[@musicisagoodvibe]

cosy place with gooood music...Friday afternoon here

[@johnairwaves6526]

I've listened to this a lot of times, always fresh, always inspiring.

[@TheSonicdruid]

Soul food...Loved this selection. Thanks for sharing it. Mo Fya!

[@travisegger1316]

All of these videos have a way of just slowly and gradually sending you deeper and deeper into the vibes, and usually by minutes 25ish you get fully send into a groovy euphoric trance. Thanks for these vids they brighten my day so much!!!

[@juanmartinelizondo82]

Eternal love for the people that made this channel, thanks..

[@mrs.arellano7438]

Thank you for putting out a play list that's upbeat and not boring! This helps me concentrate the best and makes be feel happy.

[@agenericaccount3935]

Living the life, my friend. What a beautiful space to create in.

[@oleplanthafer7034]

It's time for HipHoppers to take a deep listen to west african basslines and rethink everything they're doing...! Digging your superior analogue set-up! All the best from Norway.

[@Shrypoo]

Every track he played for this session slaps like the Dickens.

[@jas_bataille]

It slaps like Will Smith at the Oscars...!

[@lifebedis.5193]

The groovement is high, dance your wits to the sky.

[@sambolt8659]

i love hilife ghana has great musicians

[@Feisty6969]

Ghana go to Ghana now...nice groove, sir.

[@txetxubmx]

This is beautiful, the ambient, selection, your hability. LOVE.

[@natalyatarankova5371]

one of the sickest sets I've heard, Ghana is such a pearl in an ocean of African music .. thank you!

[@kellyannthomas5727]

You have made my Sunday so much better! Thank you, Bernard, for this excellent playlist. Wishing many blessings to you and the MAJ family.

[@ericruiz4404]

Bro, why this doesn't have a million I'm not sure. But straight fireeeeee!

[@danieladavidoffstudent1974]

Play this for my students while we paint, love!!!

[@NiusSpeaks]

wow. jus vibin, cleanin the room, gettin my tables set up for art in the room. blissed out on this mix rn.

[@pbandjelly007]

This is my first time listening to music from Ghana and this is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lugetofi]

Que buena musiquita!!! Greetings from Mazatlan Mexico 👌✌️

[@NPGLAMB]

adore this music...

[@АнтонПтицын-я1и]

Thanks, very good. So nice sounds, makes me happy.

[@photehepson]

24 hours into listening to that second track on constant repeat

[@GaryShowbiz]

I used to have a sitting room that looked just like that! Back when I was with it

[@andyshacks7812]

Really liked that Nana Acheampong track. Thanks for a great set guys!! 👍🙏

[@MrIvanRua]

Magnifique ! thank you so much ...A lot of discoverys in one day ! big greetings from Dijon France

[@kaceylittle3719]

This was such a mood lifting playlist!

[@fritzfaibil7774]

Why am i now seeing this as a Ghanaian Vinly lover?

[@dayana6811]

please give more recommendations, I loved this since I first heard it and I listen to it regularly

[@fritzfaibil7774]

@@dayana6811 try searching up a playlist for 80s Ghanaian highlife on Spotify and KZbin

[@juicy_mango_paradise]

such a good set!! i listened to it twice today because it really just hits the spot. thank you 🎶

[@rhinoconnor1]

This is beautiful music.... Fire 🔥!!! You put me own to so many new classics!

[@sharpyt1]

Surprised he isn't getting too hot in that jumper, because this mix if absolute fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@mattjammy9884]

Wow, another great selection, hats off to Volta 45 for blessing this evening with lush vibes!

[@kellyannthomas5727]

This is the third time I have listened to this today. I cannot wait for the playlist because there are several artists I need to hear more! 😍🤩😍

[@Andrepaulistano_]

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[@arthurmcgonnell1179]

i just want to say a big thank you to this channel& all the DJ,s over the months/years - so many amazing beautiful sounds long may We listen ,Dance & Enjoy ! Big Up MAJ ! x

[@nabeelnelson8318]

I miss Ghana too much! Can’t wait to come back and pick up old highlife records ❤️🇬🇭

[@ChillyPepper]

The only bad thing of this video is that it's too short

[@Константин-е1ъ6ь]

Друг, я реально пошел в пляс, когда услышал твой микс, пляшу не могу остановиться... Спасибо.

[@paulatoscano1]

Loving this from Argentina, keep going!

[@funk80funk70]

Magnifique m'y friend from tunisia

[@greatheightsu]

Oh my god please do another disco day! This one was so sweet!

[@guilhermevazzolerrigolin3788]

amazing selection, never heard any of it but IM AMUSED

[@chrisborjaspiegel]

Miss you ZAG!! But thank you for the world tour as always!!

[@optiquehub5029]

Easy Sunday Tunes❣️ #Sunshinemusic ❣️

[@mrsapplez2007]

SAVED TO PLAYLIST🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇯🇲

[@damienokeeffe5592]

Another great session. Thank you for sharing your love of this music with us, Bernard. This mix has led to some kitchen dancing this afternoon! Take care and best wishes. D

[@Tuitarlos.]

listening from colombia! awesome set! Im vibing rn

[@eugenioconti4688]

Soo groovy.. Ghana has such an incredible funky music scene!!

[@annieberry7603]

Great music - and love your plants ...

[@soulfather]

What a collection. Thanks for sharing king!

[@ivanlukashuk]

Awesome music. Greeting from Ukraine 👋✌️🇺🇦

[@gastonmendozafunkize]

Hermoso, super fresco y relajado! Gracias por esta joya ✨ Un abrazo desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@Florent_pico]

Thanks VOLTA 45 !

[@meishi343]

One of the best mixes… thank you! Cheered up my mood while doing work, because it is exactly a funky beat I was looking for. Thank you. Please keep it up

[@qaiserabbasi4189]

the perfect set to start into the day

[@djhashtaggh9508]

This is classic bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@NICOLEANKRAH]

i gotta play this again when im back in Ghana! much love!

[@ev4504]

This is some of the best music I've heard ever. Love this.

[@Константин-е1ъ6ь]

Сегодня утром, опять включил твой микс, и, представь себе, опять отпустил себя в танце...класс

[@ledstar9021]

Grate set, man 👏👏👏👍 Whole year on repeat 🔁 Thank you ❤️🙏

[@trevor_mounts_music]

Really digging the tune @40 min or so - what a power jammer 😋

[@catesharman824]

Incredible mix! Thank you for sharing this with all of us!!

[@djfabiocoletti]

Wonderfull!! Worderfull!!🎶🎶

[@jasminearthur2844]

Ayy so glad we get to hear some tunes from the Gold Coast!!

[@kwekuhodgson1976]

Chale ! Your channel is a treasure trove packed to the brim with global club B-A-N-G-E-R-Z 🚨🔥🎯🤩!!!!

[@baffuorgyamfi4914]

Wish I was born in Ghana at this time, I would have been a fly on the wall in those studios

[@PilgrimageYears]

Thank you for this wonderful mix!

[@ASoulTribe]

Really enjoyed this one !!! Ghana ❤️

[@sandeepsomasunder3397]

Good music . Cheers from India 🎉🎉

[@juanyy777]

This channel is beautiful

[@bonografia]

I've listened to this set many times and I can't get enough. But this song (33:25) is my favorite, I loved it!

[@bonografia]

Tks M.A.J and Volta45

[@escanor2405]

pure jah!!! thanks

[@michaelfarmer2166]

What a set! Too short, we want another!

[@nanan1295]

The beat that starts at 12:32 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ctheo2020]

This is so great. Thank you!! 🪬💗🪬

[@paulusmarticus]

Thank you! Working and dancing at my desk to your mix!

[@vivianpurplemess]

Thank you for happy boogie vibes, made my morning brighter

[@dszphi5076]

One of my favourites x

[@PESHOPIKATA]

Never knew Africa has some dope music !

[@refresher33]

it is an amazing Set ! peace

[@Sasafrass000]

Thank you that’s the groove for my day much love

[@ndubb100]

Dang what a great mix to start my saturday off :) thank you!