Amamere
Ghana‘s exciting new Highlife project.
“I am happy to see Rim Akandoh Jnr, former drummer of my Saltpond City Band come out with his first album. During his stint, I was impressed by his intense energy and composure in his drumming. Rim Akandoh Jnr brings the highlife of our time into the future.” — Ebo Taylor
Amamere, an exciting new music project from Cape Coast, Ghana, brings a breath of fresh air to the highlife tradition, blending the distinctive guitar highlife of the 1970s with an Afro-funky vintage style. Formed in 2022 by drummer and composer Rim Akandoh Jnr., the band draws inspiration from Ghana’s rich musical history while adding a modern, energetic twist. The debut album “Man Shall Be Free” combines newly mixed classics from the repertoire of Rim Akandoh Jnr’s father – the ‘Mighty’ Rim Akandoh and his Prince Sparrows Band – including pieces from the Osoode medley tradition of Western Ghana as well as their own new compositions. The songs not only pick up on the pulsating rhythm of highlife but also transport the lyrical depth of proverbial wisdom.
The eight-piece band consists of experienced musicians, including John Hakeem on lead vocals, Eric Aseidu Agyekum on guitar, Emmanuel Ackon on bass guitar, Michael Awuni on keyboard, Dominic Ansah on percussion, Emmanuel Adjei on trumpet and flugal horn and Daniel Yiadom Adarkwa on saxophone.
“This music is danceable, electrifying and eager for life. And it’s able to surprise! This is first of all due to the band‘s quality …” — Sounds and Books
Guest musicians featured on the album are some of the greatest figures of highlife music, including the golden voice of Africa Pat Thomas, Akablay and Kweku Mensah from the Kwashibu Area Band.
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