Alhaji K. Frimpong - Abrabo
Alhaji K. Frimpong - Abrabo
Artist:
Alhaji K. Frimpong
Title:
Abrabo
Label:
Hot Casa Records
Cat.No:
HC74
Released:
2022
Style:
afrobeat, highlife
Format:
LP
Condition:
NEW
A classic and essential Hi - Life & Afro Funk album from one of the greatest Ghanaian singer and composer, reissued for the First time !
The legendary Alhaji Kwabena Frimpong's fantastic rare album was recorded in 1984 in Germany and originally produced and distributed from Hamburg .
K . Frimpong was born on July 22nd , 1939 at Ofoase in the Ashanti - Akim district, died Oct 18 th 2005 in Kumasi (Ghana) .
He entered right into music after elementary school by joining " Star de Republic" and later «Oko's band» after which he left to K. Gyasy's band where he worked for more than 6 years. As a prolific songwriter and singer , here's the reissue of his amazing album , a modern fusion of Hi- life and Soul .The excellent background is given by the famous Cubanos Fiesta with members of Vis-A-Vis band band such as the famous Sammy Cropper on guitar or Slim Manu on bass.
Originally produced by Atakora Mensah in Hamburg , this four songs recording is a blend of dancable and spiritual Soul and straight Hi life . A must have vinyl of percussive Afro Funk for all the music connoisseurs, “K. Frimpong backed by Cubanos Fiesta “ LP is a true masterpiece, so hard to find and reaching crazy skills for a decent copy affordable.
Remastered by Frank Merritt at The Carvery . Pressed on Replika format.
Fully licensed by the Alhadji Kwame Frimpong Family
TRACKLIST :
A1. Abrabo 9:30
A2. Abusuafo 6:28
B1. Enaa 5:34
B2. Susu Dwa W'Anum 9:47