Name: Ye Ankasa | We Ourselves
Brand: Jembaa Groove

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AR163VL

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Limited edition

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2024-04-05

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Jembaa Groove

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African

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Agogo Records

Agogo Records is an independent label based in Hannover, Germany. Founded in late 2006 by the two musicians and producers Ralf Zitzmann and Markus Kammann, along with DJ Michael Reinboth, Agogo Records has quickly established itself as a prominent player in the music industry.

The label focuses on releasing high-quality music across various genres including jazz, funk, soul, and electronic. With a roster of talented artists from around the world, Agogo Records prides itself on discovering unique sounds and promoting emerging talent.

With their distinct blend of musical styles and dedication to artistic integrity, Agogo Records has gained recognition for their innovative approach to music production. Their releases have received critical acclaim and have been featured on international radio stations and playlists.

Jembaa Groove is a multicultural band founded in late 2020 by bass player and composer Yannick Nolting and singer-percussionist Eric Owusu. This 7-piece live band combines fresh sounds from Berlin’s underground music scene with traditional West-African sounds from Ghana and Mali.

Their music is a fusion of Afro-Soul, drawing inspiration from Ghana's Highlife genre and the heartbeat of 70s Soul Music. With Eric Owusu on vocals and percussion, Yannick Nolting on bass, Babatunde Agonglo on guitar, Merav Goldman on French Horn, Goncalo Mortagua on saxophone, Moses Yoofee Vester on keys, and Nir Sabag on drums; Jembaa Groove creates a unique sound that blends contemporary influences with rich African rhythms.

Experience the vibrant energy of Jembaa Groove as they bring together diverse musical backgrounds to create an unforgettable live performance. Their music transports you to another world where cultures collide and harmony prevails. Don't miss out on this extraordinary musical journey!

Newest Listed Items

Rich in ancestral flows, between Ghana and Europe, powered by deep, conga led rhythms and seductive warm horn riffs come Jembaa Groove, whose new album and newly rendered sound, reminds us that jazz, in its contemporary, soulful form is not just a London ‘ting’. Highlife is Ghana’s colourful national tradition and is at the heart of Berlin based Jembaa Groove’s groove. And this newly crafted follow up to their debut album,&nbsp;Susuma from 2022, goes even further in provoking new perceptions of jazz and soul music helped by young and senior blood from Ghana and its diaspora.

Vocal masterclasses come via Sheffield (UK) based K.O.G and original veteran of the 70s and 80s highlife scene Gyedu Blay Ambolley with Ghanian multi-instrumentalist and producer Kwame Yeboah (Kwashibu Area Band) also providing inspiration.   Yet this is not a breakout moment. For the last 2 years Jembaa Groove have been entertaining discerning dancefloors worldwide.&nbsp;

Ye Ankasa | We Ourselves

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Discover Ye Ankasa | We Ourselves by Jembaa Groove. Rich in ancestral flows, this new album blends jazz and soul with Ghana's highlife tradition. Label: Agogo Records.