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Includes unlimited streaming of Siakwaa / Nana Agyei (feat. Sir Frank Karikari)
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Frank Karikari is the son of legendary Highlife musician Ralph Karikari who played bass on countless classic albums such as "Sikyi Highlife" by Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings. So, Frank grew up surrounded 24/7 with high class Highlife music plus he has inherited the natural talent of his father. Now he teamed up with the Polyversal Souls to keep the spirit of Highlife alive.
"Siakwaa / Nana Agyei" are two songs taken from above mentioned album "Sikyi Highlife". Frank gets here some vocal support from the original court singers of the Ashanti king, which fits perfectly, as both songs are praise songs to the king.
"Odo Agye Gye Me" is composed by legendary Kumasi based singer Baffour Kyei, who sang for such groups like Kyeremateng Stars or B.B. Collins & His Powerful Believers. Besides creating this song, he is part of the choir on this future Highlife classic.
credits
released September 20, 2019
Sir Frank Karikari - Lead Vocals
Victoria Osei - Vocals on 1
Theresa Owusuaa - Vocals on 1
Baffour Kyei - Vocals on 2
Florence Adooni - Vocals on 2
Nick Morrison - Guitar on 1
Ekow Alabi Savage - Drums on 2
Max Weissenfeldt - Drums on 1, Keyboards, Bass
Directed and Produced by Max Weissenfeldt
Recorded and Co-Produced by Benjamin Spitzmüller at Tonstudio Blütenring, Berlin
Mastered by Tobias Ober at Bonello, Berlin
Joined by musicians from all over the world, the Danish ensemble bridge the gaps between Afrobeat, jazz, soul, and funk. Bandcamp New & Notable May 10, 2023