Amartey Hedzoleh - Kukurantumi: CD release on September 29

Chop Time Music presents...

AMARTEY HEDZOLEH - KUKURANTUMI

Previously unreleased '80s Afro-rock
by the original founder of Ghana's legendary Hedzoleh Soundz.

CD out on September 29

(already available on vinyl and mp3)

Rest in peace, Adabire Aburiya Sambo

   


Sambo was a true master of the kologo, and I think it's safe to say that he was the most popular musician in Bolgatanga (northern Ghana). He was about to record his first international album for Chop Time Music with the help of his good friend King Ayisoba. We were all looking forward to it.

Last week I heard the sad news of his passing.
Rest in peace, Sambo. Your music will live on.

                             

Amartey Hedzoleh (Accra 2014)

                                   

At the seaside in Accra,

where he often went to find inspiration for his music.

Chop Time presents Amartey Hedzoleh - Kukurantumi album available this week on vinyl & mp3



One of the studio tapes recorded by AMARTEY HEDZOLEH at John Collins' Bokoor Studio in the early 80's, as part of a project to create a new and expanded version of his movie soundtrack to King Ampaw's 1983 comedy-drama "Kukurantumi - Road to Accra".

Chop Time proudly presents a selection of these previously unreleased recordings.
KUKURANTUMI will be released this week on vinyl and mp3.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. HIE HIE WOYAA
2. AFAWO WOYA WOBA
3. SERIOUS
4. AT LAST (HIS WILL, NOT MINE)
5. ABENA AT REST HOUSE

Side B
1. ABONSA, IYE WOYE
2. DAGOMBA
3. PE PE
4. TONTRO
5. PEACE UNTO EARTH


http://soundcloud.com/chop-time-music/amartey-hedzoleh-pe-pe-sample
http://soundcloud.com/chop-time-music/amartey-hedzoleh-hie-hie-woyaa

Amartey Hedzoleh playing the gonje fiddle (2009)



Amartey Hedzoleh - Kukurantumi: vinyl release in december 2013

Get ready for our next release, "Kukurantumi" by Amartey Hedzoleh: previously unreleased 80's Afro-rock by the founder of Hedzoleh Soundz. Out in December...

http://soundcloud.com/chop-time-music/amartey-hedzoleh-hie-hie-woyaa

Amartey Hedzoleh is a veteran of Ghana's Afro-rock scene. Drawing from various musical traditions in Ghana and from his part Indian roots, he has created his own distinctive style.
He started in the 60's as bass player and singer of the Psychedelic Aliens, and performed with them at the legendary Soul to Soul concert in Accra. In 1972 he founded Hedzoleh Soundz, which earned him the name Hedzoleh (a Ga word for peace and freedom). He left the group before they hit the studio, but his songs ended up being recorded on their debut album and on Hugh Masekela's "Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz". Soon after that, he embarked on a solo career.
Among other projects, Amartey Hedzoleh wrote and performed the soundtrack of King Ampaw's 1983 movie "Kukurantumi - Road to Accra". After he handed over his tape to the film crew, he recorded a new and expanded version of the soundtrack with many extra songs. It was never released, and the tapes were left on the shelf for decades. A selection of these recordings is presented here for the first time ever.

RAZIGAL album launch with Sakra African Orchestra

RAZIGAL, aka bombo killa, azonto dancehall champion MC, will launch his album Kpoo/Abalaboo on September 22 @ the Jubilee in Accra, in collaboration with SAKRA AFRICAN ORCHESTRA. Don't miss it!

Get ready...

...for our next release, later this year: highly original Afro-rock by one of Ghana's veteran musicians, recorded decades ago but never released before!

In the meantime, check out Sakra African Orchestra's debut album Nofitelo >>>