This show will showcase the best in dance-band Highlife, a sound that originated in Ghana and spread to a number of neighbouring countries. The popular sound cemented itself in the late 1950's as the country's national music, later proclaimed so by Nkrumah himself. During the golden era (60's and early 70's), mainly on a Saturday night, the genre's biggest names could be seen performing at one of Accra's many popular nightclubs.
This is a special hour-long HHH to mark my departure to Brazil. The show features bands from Nigeria and Ghana- the two... See details
Wed, 2017-08-16 11:10
This is a special hour-long HHH to mark my departure to Brazil. The show features bands from Nigeria and Ghana- the two most prolific countries in terms of Highlife music.. Most of these tracks are super rare and not all can be found on the internet! I hope you enjoy.
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1. Sir Waziri...It?s been a little while since the last show, but I have been in Ghana on a ?research? trip. Record shops are few and... See details
Wed, 2016-05-18 19:30
It?s been a little while since the last show, but I have been in Ghana on a ?research? trip. Record shops are few and far between in Ghana which means that we often ended up at people?s house, or bars. We met a lot of interesting characters along the way- including Mr. Kwaku Rasta of Jamestown. The...The MOGA Highlife Half-Hour 3
It?s been a little while since the last show, I hope the wait is worth it. I?ve been... See details
Tue, 2015-12-01 17:07
The MOGA Highlife Half-Hour 3
It?s been a little while since the last show, I hope the wait is worth it. I?ve been scouring record shops and the net to find the very best Highlife music for you listeners. This show follows the trajectory of my previous mixes, starting with a more sombre mood and...This is the second show in the MOGA Highlife Half-Hour series; presenting some of the best Highlife music to come out... See details
Wed, 2015-06-24 13:26
This is the second show in the MOGA Highlife Half-Hour series; presenting some of the best Highlife music to come out of Ghana and Nigeria. With an array of up-tempo and melancholic tracks we take you on a real musical journey. From Palm Wine music to funky guitar band style - you?ll be dancing,...This show will showcase the best in dance-band Highlife, a sound that originated in Ghana and spread to a number of... See details
Wed, 2015-04-08 20:03
This show will showcase the best in dance-band Highlife, a sound that originated in Ghana and spread to a number of neighbouring countries. The popular sound cemented itself in the late 1950's as the country's national music, later proclaimed so by Nkrumah himself. During the golden era (60's and...
