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Kiki Gyan – 24 Hours In A Disco 1978-82 (LP album)
40,00 €
CONDITION
Second hand
Condition: Mint, New (M)
Format: 2 x LP
Unsealed vinyl, listened to for verification
The vinyl album “Kiki Gyan – 5 Hours In A Disco 1978-82” is a musical gem that is part of the resurrection of an often overlooked part of African musical history: disco and Ghanaian psychedelic funk. This collection is a fascinating compilation of the creations of Kiki Gyan, a musician whose journey is as fascinating as it is tragic.
Real name Kofi Kwarko Gyan, this keyboard prodigy is nicknamed the “African Stevie Wonder“. At the age of 15, he joined the group Osibisa, an emblematic group that mixes highlife, afrobeat and rock. With them, he travels the world and hones his talent, before embarking on a solo musical quest at the crossroads between Africa and the West.
However, behind this artistic genius lies a tormented personal life. Kiki Gyan struggles with addictions that, combined with dazzling success, will lead to his downfall. This duality between creative exaltation and inner demons is perceptible in his music, which oscillates between euphoria and introspection.
This album is an invitation to explore a time when musical boundaries were jostled, carried by the genius of a man whose legacy continues to vibrate in the history of disco and beyond.
Label: Soundway Records – SNDWLP047
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Description
The tribute album “Kiki Gyan – 24 Hours In A Disco 1978-82” compiles the most emblematic pieces of Kiki Gyan, recorded between 1978 and 1982, a prosperous period for the artist. These five years saw the peak of his creative genius, where he virtuously mixed disco and funk sounds with deep African roots. Each piece of the album tells a story, an era, and testifies to an overflowing artistic ambition.
The 1970s and early 1980s marked a period of intense cultural effervescence in Africa. Ghana, newly independent since 1957, was at the crossroads of many musical influences. If highlife dominated the airwaves, the country was also touched by the global wave of disco, funk, and psychedelic rock. These genres, popularized by international figures such as Donna Summer, Chic and the Bee Gees, find a particular echo in Ghanaian youth eager for modernity and freedom of expression.
It is in this context that Kiki Gyan emerges as a key figure. What distinguishes Kiki Gyan is his ability to transcend musical barriers. A keyboardist by training, he brings to his compositions a sophistication rare for the time. His synthesizer solos, inspired both by classical music and by the explorations of pioneers such as Herbie Hancock, are emblematic of his style. This artistic ease will earn him the nickname “African Stevie Wonder”.
The eponymous title of the album, “24 Hours In A Disco“, perfectly reflects the atmosphere of the time. With its frenetic rhythms, hypnotic bass lines and lush synthesizers, the track invites you to fully immerse yourself in the world of Ghanaian nightclubs. You can feel the influence of the clubs of Lagos and Accra, but also of international scenes like London, where Kiki Gyan also worked. The track captures the essence of an endless night, where music becomes a collective trance.
“Kiki Gyan – 24 Hours In A Disco 1978-82” is a testament to the evolution of African music at a pivotal time. This album illustrates how African artists were able to appropriate international musical trends while adapting them to their own cultural identity. The danceable rhythms, sumptuous arrangements and captivating melodies of Kiki Gyan still resonate today, influencing generations of musicians around the world.
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