The Story
| Release Date: | 03/11/2023 |
| Format: | LP |
| Label: | Kalita |
| Catalogue Number: | KALITALP11 |
Kalita are proud to present the first ever reissue of Papa Yanksonâs highly sought-after 1989 disco-infused highlife masterpiece 'Party Time'! Showcasing the late Ghanaian superstar at his very best, âParty Timeâ encapsulates the blending of deep, rhythmic West African highlife with synthesizers and electronic styles that had exploded during the decade. Now, thirty-five years after initial release, and with original copies having reached grail status on the second-hand collectorâs scene, Kalita brings this phenomenal record back to life, with extensive liner notes and never-before-seen photos detailing Papa Yanksonâs musical career.
A recipient of the Grand Medal of Ghana for his contribution to Ghanaian music, Papa Yankson was a key member of C.K. Mannâs Carousel Seven outfit during the 1970s, releasing joint albums together on the infamous Essiebons label to great success.
However, it was at the end of the following decade that Papa released âParty Timeâ, highlighting his forward-thinking musical style with its numerous hypnotic and driving up-tempo disco-soaked highlife cuts. Originally released in a small run on the short-lived Marriot Promotion label, the album features the standouts âWonma Yenko Poâ and âMumumdeâ, each showcasing deep highlife melodies, heavy drum patterns and phenomenal horn performances from the ingenious Sammy Lartey Jr on saxophone and Nana Asare on trumpet to boot.
With original copies selling for eye-watering amounts on the rare occasion that they come up for sale, the time is ripe for Kalita to celebrate this true Ghanaian 80âs grail, accompanied by liner notes and never-before-seen contemporary photos of Papa Yankson.
Tracklist:
1. Wonma Yenkon PoÂ
2. MumumdeÂ
3. Yaa Yaa NkobaÂ
4. Dofo Bi Afre
5. Odo Ye WuÂ
6. Me Bo Me Zanku Daa
Description
| Release Date: | 03/11/2023 |
| Format: | LP |
| Label: | Kalita |
| Catalogue Number: | KALITALP11 |
Kalita are proud to present the first ever reissue of Papa Yanksonâs highly sought-after 1989 disco-infused highlife masterpiece 'Party Time'! Showcasing the late Ghanaian superstar at his very best, âParty Timeâ encapsulates the blending of deep, rhythmic West African highlife with synthesizers and electronic styles that had exploded during the decade. Now, thirty-five years after initial release, and with original copies having reached grail status on the second-hand collectorâs scene, Kalita brings this phenomenal record back to life, with extensive liner notes and never-before-seen photos detailing Papa Yanksonâs musical career.
A recipient of the Grand Medal of Ghana for his contribution to Ghanaian music, Papa Yankson was a key member of C.K. Mannâs Carousel Seven outfit during the 1970s, releasing joint albums together on the infamous Essiebons label to great success.
However, it was at the end of the following decade that Papa released âParty Timeâ, highlighting his forward-thinking musical style with its numerous hypnotic and driving up-tempo disco-soaked highlife cuts. Originally released in a small run on the short-lived Marriot Promotion label, the album features the standouts âWonma Yenko Poâ and âMumumdeâ, each showcasing deep highlife melodies, heavy drum patterns and phenomenal horn performances from the ingenious Sammy Lartey Jr on saxophone and Nana Asare on trumpet to boot.
With original copies selling for eye-watering amounts on the rare occasion that they come up for sale, the time is ripe for Kalita to celebrate this true Ghanaian 80âs grail, accompanied by liner notes and never-before-seen contemporary photos of Papa Yankson.
Tracklist:
1. Wonma Yenkon PoÂ
2. MumumdeÂ
3. Yaa Yaa NkobaÂ
4. Dofo Bi Afre
5. Odo Ye WuÂ
6. Me Bo Me Zanku Daa
