Various Artists - Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Music In The Digital Age, 1984 - 1999 (Volume 3)

The third volume from the revolutionary Borga Revolution! compilation series, delving further into the rich world of Burger Highlife. This unique musical style, which emerged in Ghana during the 1980s, blended traditional West African melodies with synthesizers, disco, and boogie, creating a vibrant sound that took the Ghanaian airwaves by storm. With previous volumes earning accolades from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Antal, Tom Ravenscroft, and Hunee, Volume 3 offers an even deeper exploration into this groundbreaking genre.

This volume brings together rare and sought-after tracks from Ghana’s most innovative artists, including Obibini Takyi, Osei Banahene, Okyerema Asante, and Burger Highlife pioneers George Darko and Lee Dodou. Featuring a carefully curated mix of iconic anthems and rediscovered gems, many of which are near-impossible to find, this collection is essential for fans and collectors of both African music and digital dance.

In the late 70s and 80s, Ghanaian musicians began incorporating Western influences like funk and disco into their sound, reflecting the shifting global musical landscape. However, economic struggles and political instability, marked by military regimes and curfews, forced many artists to seek opportunities abroad. In Europe and the U.S., they fused their traditional highlife roots with emerging digital technologies, such as the DX7 synthesizer and drum machines, creating the distinctive Burger Highlife genre.

With Borga Revolution! Kalita not only shines a spotlight on these revolutionary sounds but also offers a detailed look at the era through rare interviews, archival photos, and extensive liner notes. This compilation captures the pioneering spirit of both the well-known icons and the unsung innovators behind one of West Africa’s most exciting musical movements.