K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas - The Blue Album LP

Label: Soundway

Release Date: September 26th, 2025

A seminal album from cult Ghanaian legend Alhaji K. Frimpong, originally released in 1976 and widely regarded as one of the greatest highlife records ever recorded. This groundbreaking work captures the rich, evolving sound of 1970s Ghana, blending traditional musical roots with experimental flair.

At the heart of the album is the timeless anthem “Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’awu” (“Come Back My Love”), a song that has become deeply embedded in Ghanaian musical culture. Universally known across the country, it has been sampled, covered, and reinterpreted by artists across genres and generations - from Chronixx to Gnarls Barkley - testament to its enduring appeal and sonic power.

Frimpong is backed here by Vis-A-Vis, one of the most innovative and influential bands to emerge from Ghana’s Highlife and Afro Rock movement. With their tight musicianship and experimental leanings, they help shape a unique and avant-garde sound that sets this album apart: vibrant percussion, uplifting horn arrangements, and the unexpected integration of synthesizers create a bold and forward-looking fusion that still sounds fresh today.

Despite its historical and cultural significance, the album remained elusive for decades. Original pressings are exceptionally rare and highly sought-after by collectors. A small-scale reissue appeared in 2011, but quickly disappeared from the market—today, even these reissues fetch high prices on the second-hand circuit.

K. Frimpong & His Vis-A-Vis is more than a cornerstone of Highlife—it’s a visionary statement from a golden era of Ghanaian music, where tradition met innovation, and local sounds met global ambition.