New/Sealed
WORLD BEAT
AGOGO 0000163
UPC: 4260130541637
Release Date: 4/19/2024
LP version. Rich in ancestral flows, between Ghana and Europe, powered by deep, conga led rhythms and seductive warm horn riffs come Jembaa Groove, whose new album and newly rendered sound, shows that jazz, in its contemporary, soulful form is not just a London "ting." "Highlife" is Ghana's colorful national tradition and is at the heart of Berlin based Jembaa Groove's groove. And this newly crafted follow up to their debut album Susuma (AR 155CD) from 2022, goes even further in provoking new perceptions of jazz and soul music helped by young and senior blood from Ghana and its diaspora. Vocal masterclasses come via Sheffield (UK) based K.O.G and original veteran of the '70s and '80s highlife scene Gyedu Blay Ambolley with Ghanian multi-instrumentalist and producer Kwame Yeboah (Kwashibu Area Band) also providing inspiration. Yet this is not a breakout moment. For the last two years, Jembaa Groove have been entertaining discerning dancefloors worldwide. They continue to ratchet up a solid and loyal fanbase buoyed by breakout performances at SXSW (USA), ESNS and Supersonic Jazz Festival (Netherlands).
Disc 1
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dabia |
| 2 | Agya (Feat. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley) |
| 3 | Makoma |
| 4 | Sweet My Ear (Feat. K.O.G.) |
| 5 | Ewiase |
| 6 | Namo |
| 7 | Asem Ben |
| 8 | Outro |