Barely Breaking Even (BBE) Records continue showcasing some crucial releases which came out in the 1970s and 1980s in West Africa.  This one, by singer Jewel Ackah, combines Ghana’s highlife sound with disco and funk with a wildly danceable groove.  Incredible, but no surprise coming from BBE.

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