Hedzoleh Soundz

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Formed in Accra, Ghana in 1972, Hedzoleh Soundz was one of the first Afrobeat bands to blend traditional African music with western jazz and rock. Managed and created by producer Faisal Helwani, the original line-up was made up of musicians from the Ghanaian Arts Council’s traditional music troupe. Their goal was to create a new sound based on traditional Akan and Ewe music that used organic African-made drums instead of modern western percussion and drums. The group recorded two singles in 1972 but band leader Lash Laryea left shortly after and was replaced by Stanley Kwesi Todd, formerly of the group El Pollos. The group released Hedzoleh, their debut album, in 1973. Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti introduced South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela to the band. Masekela had become tired of working with American musicians and was seeking an Afrobeat band to work with. Hedzoleh Soundz collaborated with Hugh Masekela on a studio album that used most of the tracks from their debut album to form the backbone of Masekela’s album. Masekela: Introducing Hedzoleh Sounds featured the musical muscle of the band with the addition of Masekela’s trumpet on top of the Afro-centric grooves. The album received great reviews and introduced the Ghana-based band to an international audience. Masekela released two more albums with Hedzoleh Soundz: I am Not Afraid (1974) and The Boy’s Doin’ It (1975). Following an American tour, the band split after a financial dispute with Masekela.

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02	Mee Bee (When)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			03:35
	Tekstforfatter: Nat Hammond / Komponister: Nat Hammond
06	Hedzoleh!	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			07:03
	Tekstforfatter: Amartey Lash Laryea, Nat Hammond, Richard Neesai / Komponister: Amartey Lash Laryea, Nat Hammond, Richard Neesai
08	Edinya Benya	Hedzoleh Soundz	Ghana Special: Highlife			03:17
	Tekstforfatter: Traditional - Max Hammond - Faisal Helwani - Stan Plange / Komponister: Traditional - Max Hammond - Faisal Helwani - Stan Plange
09	Rekpete	Hedzoleh Soundz	No Hurry			06:36
	Komponister: Paajoe Isaac Amissah-Aidoo;niisai Richard Botchway;nat Armah Hammond
01	Rekpete	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			03:33
	Tekstforfatter: Faisal Helwani, Stan Plange / Komponister: Faisal Helwani, Stan Plange
02	Rekpete (Jimi Tenor Rework)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz remixes			05:09
05	Omusu Da Fe M'Musu	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			04:58
	Tekstforfatter: Amartey Lash Laryea / Komponister: Amartey Lash Laryea
04	Kaa Ye Oyai (Don't Be in A Hurry)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			03:43
	Tekstforfatter: James Nii Kwaku Morton, Sammy Nortey / Komponister: James Nii Kwaku Morton, Sammy Nortey
07	Hearts Ne Kotoko	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			04:42
	Tekstforfatter: Faisal Helwani, James Nii Kwaku Morton, Nat Hammond, Richard Neesai / Komponister: Faisal Helwani, James Nii Kwaku Morton, Nat Hammond, Richard Neesai

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No Hurry

2012 Hedzoleh Soundz: 15-07-2012

No Hurry

01	Kimini	Hedzoleh Soundz	No Hurry			06:26
	Komponister: Paajoe Isaac Amissah-Aidoo;niisai Richard Botchway;nat Armah Hammond
02	Adziekpo (Outdooring)	Hedzoleh Soundz	No Hurry			04:50
	Komponister: Paajoe Isaac Amissah-Aidoo;niisai Richard Botchway;nat Armah Hammond
03	Nyetamo Ame	Hedzoleh Soundz	No Hurry			11:36
	Komponister: Paajoe Isaac Amissah-Aidoo;niisai Richard Botchway;nat Armah Hammond
04	Kaawie Kwraa	Hedzoleh Soundz	No Hurry			05:46
	Komponister: Paajoe Isaac Amissah-Aidoo;niisai Richard Botchway;nat Armah Hammond
05	Do the Right Thing	Hedzoleh Soundz	No Hurry			04:25
	Komponister: Paajoe Isaac Amissah-Aidoo;niisai Richard Botchway;nat Armah Hammond
06	Kaawomi Kete (Back Stabbers)	Hedzoleh Soundz	No Hurry			05:24
	Komponister: Paajoe Isaac Amissah-Aidoo;niisai Richard Botchway;nat Armah Hammond
07	Fenyemi (I Am Cold)	Hedzoleh Soundz	No Hurry			05:04
	Komponister: Paajoe Isaac Amissah-Aidoo;niisai Richard Botchway;nat Armah Hammond

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Hedzoleh Soundz

2010 Soundway Records Ltd: 01-01-1973

Hedzoleh Soundz

01	Rekpete	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			03:33
	Tekstforfatter: Faisal Helwani, Stan Plange / Komponister: Faisal Helwani, Stan Plange
02	Mee Bee (When)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			03:35
	Tekstforfatter: Nat Hammond / Komponister: Nat Hammond
03	Yei Baa Gbe Wo	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			05:09
	Tekstforfatter: James Nii Kwaku Morton, Sammy Nortey / Komponister: James Nii Kwaku Morton, Sammy Nortey
04	Kaa Ye Oyai (Don't Be in A Hurry)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			03:43
	Tekstforfatter: James Nii Kwaku Morton, Sammy Nortey / Komponister: James Nii Kwaku Morton, Sammy Nortey
05	Omusu Da Fe M'Musu	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			04:58
	Tekstforfatter: Amartey Lash Laryea / Komponister: Amartey Lash Laryea
06	Hedzoleh!	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			07:03
	Tekstforfatter: Amartey Lash Laryea, Nat Hammond, Richard Neesai / Komponister: Amartey Lash Laryea, Nat Hammond, Richard Neesai
07	Hearts Ne Kotoko	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz			04:42
	Tekstforfatter: Faisal Helwani, James Nii Kwaku Morton, Nat Hammond, Richard Neesai / Komponister: Faisal Helwani, James Nii Kwaku Morton, Nat Hammond, Richard Neesai

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Hedzoleh Soundz remixes

meakusma: 16-10-2023

Hedzoleh Soundz remixes

01	Kaa Ye Oyai (Don't Be In A Hurry) (Mark Ernestus Remix)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz remixes			03:45
02	Rekpete (Jimi Tenor Rework)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz remixes			05:09
03	Y Yei Baa Gbe Wo (Gavsborg Remix)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz remixes			04:54
04	Sacha Todd's Simplex Meets Hedzoleh! (Waltraud Blischke Remix)	Hedzoleh Soundz	Hedzoleh Soundz remixes			06:43

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Africa Special

Soundway Records Ltd: 23-09-2013

Africa Special

01	Belema	Opotopo	Africa Special			06:14
	Tekstforfatter: Easy Kabaka Brown / Komponister: Easy Kabaka Brown / Andre bidragydere: Copyright Control
02	I Go Die for You	Kyeremateng	Africa Special			05:22
	Tekstforfatter: K. Atwede / Komponister: K. Atwede / Andre bidragydere: Copyright Control
03	Kivelenge	Kalambya Boys	Africa Special			05:39
	Komponister: Kalambya Boys / Andre bidragydere: D.R
04	Wendo Ti Mbia	Gatanga Boys Band	Africa Special			03:23
	Komponister: Gatanga Boys Band / Andre bidragydere: D.R
05	Akampanye	The Sweet Talks	Africa Special			04:27
	Tekstforfatter: J. Y. Torty / Komponister: J. Y. Torty / Andre bidragydere: Copyright Control
06	Nekwaha Semi Colon	The Semi Colon	Africa Special			03:31
	Tekstforfatter: Lasbrey Colon / Komponister: Lasbrey Colon / Andre bidragydere: Copyright Control
07	Mu Africa	The Rift Valley Brothers	Africa Special			05:14
	Komponister: The Rift Valley Brothers / Andre bidragydere: D.R

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Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81

2012 Soundway Records Ltd: 20-01-2012

Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81

01	Kai Wawa	The Mercury Dance Band	Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81			03:01
	Tekstforfatter: Oscar Tawiah / Komponister: Oscar Tawiah
02	Owuo Adaadaa Me	T. O. Jazz	Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81			02:52
	Tekstforfatter: Thomas Osei Ampoumah / Komponister: Thomas Osei Ampoumah
03	Din Ya Sugri	Christy Azuma and Uppers International	Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81			07:03
	Tekstforfatter: Christy Azuma / Komponister: Christy Azuma
04	Aaya Lolo	The Barbecues	Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81			03:48
	Tekstforfatter: Thomas Tamakloe / Komponister: Thomas Tamakloe
05	Ohiani Sua Efir	Asaase Ase	Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81			04:02
	Tekstforfatter: Traditional - Ebo Taylor / Komponister: Traditional - Ebo Taylor
06	Bofoo Beye Abowa Den	St. Peter and The Holy Men	Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81			03:15
	Tekstforfatter: Oko Ringo / Komponister: Oko Ringo
07	Nye Asem Hwe	City Boys Band	Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81			04:51
	Tekstforfatter: Obuoba Jackson Alfred Odofo / Komponister: Obuoba Jackson Alfred Odofo

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Ghana Special: Highlife

2025 Soundway Records Ltd: 21-11-2025

Ghana Special: Highlife

01	You Monopolise Me	The Ogyatanaa Show Band	Ghana Special: Highlife			03:14
	Tekstforfatter: Kwadwo Donkoh / Komponister: Kwadwo Donkoh
02	Psychedelic Woman	Honny & The Bees Band	Ghana Special: Highlife			04:31
	Tekstforfatter: Ernest Honny / Komponister: Ernest Honny
03	Bindiga	The Wellis Band	Ghana Special: Highlife			03:24
	Tekstforfatter: Ray Douglas / Komponister: Ray Douglas
04	Yahia Mu	The Uhuru Dance Band	Ghana Special: Highlife			04:10
	Tekstforfatter: Kwadwo Donkoh / Komponister: Kwadwo Donkoh
05	Owuo	Sawaaba Soundz	Ghana Special: Highlife			04:20
	Tekstforfatter: Robert Quashie / Komponister: Robert Quashie
06	Bofoo Beye Abowa Den	St. Peter and The Holy Men	Ghana Special: Highlife			03:14
	Tekstforfatter: Oko Ringo / Komponister: Oko Ringo
07	Ohiani Sua Efir	Asaase Ase	Ghana Special: Highlife			04:02
	Tekstforfatter: Traditional - Ebo Taylor / Komponister: Traditional - Ebo Taylor

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