• From Britain to Bokoor: The Ghanaian Musical Journey of John Collins

    Highlife, a popular West African genre, is easily the soundtrack to the life journey of the nation Ghana. And if there is one personality who has contributed the most to documenting it, it is Professor John Collins, a naturalized Ghanaian of British descent and a professor of music at the University of Ghana, Legon. Collins originally accompanied his parents to Ghana in 1952, when his father was setting up the philosophy department at the University of Ghana. Returning to Britain with his mother, Collins was educated in Bristol, Manchester and London, earning a science degree. He was also playing music and then he returned to Ghana in 1969 to study archaeology and sociology at the University of Ghana.

    Eventually he himself became an academic teaching and researching popular music. This book captures the life and music career of Collins. What makes him an enigma is his personal involvement on the road as a guitar playing member of concert party bands. His working relations with Fela, E.T. Mensah, Kofi Ghanaba, Victor Uwaifo, Prof. J. H. Kwabena Nketia and many legendary names in the music space of West Africa make him a legend in his own right. This is the story of a “white man” man who came to Africa to legitimize the place of highlife as consequential to world music

  • The Creative Potential of African Art Music in Ghana: A Personal Testimony (Companion Booklet to ICAMD CD Recordings)

    This booklet on the Creative Potential of African Music in Ghana: A Personal Testimony is dedicated to the memory of Professor Albert Mawere Opoku for his unique contribution to Dance Theatre in Ghana, his close collaboration with colleagues in artistic research projects, and his enthusiastic and encouraging interest in the creative work of artists in cognate fields. Nothing would have pleased him more than to be part of the launch of the four volumes of CD recordings of a selection of my musical works, for he was always making cassette dubbings of my music for his friends. I believe that this Companion Booklet will be of interest not only to his circle of friends but also to other music lovers, students and the general public.

    With this readership in mind, the scope of the booklet has been limited to a few personal observations. It does not tell the complete story of African Art Music in Ghana or Africa in general, something I hope our younger scholars will work on as scores and other sources of data become available. It is simply the story of an individual composer and his works, his reflections and comments on his experience as an African composer, which he presents in conjunction with the CD recordings of his works as testimonies of the creative potential of African art music. For a fuller and more objective account of my life and work, I would like to refer readers to Eric Akrofi: Sharing Knowledge and Experience: A Profile of J. H. Kwabena Nketia (Afram Publications 2003) and Akin Euba: Creative Musicology: A Study of J. H. Kwabena Nketia, Centre for Intercultural Studies, Berkeley.

  • Asempa Hymns: Children’s Edition (Hardcover)

    Asempa is the Twi word meaning “Good News”. Here is an English language hymn book with a difference. It not only includes 200 of the most popular British, German and American hymns, but it also brings together a similar number of compositions from Africa, Asia, and the rest of the world.

    Produced in Ghana, Asempa Hymns contains some 90 items from that country including 28 “Ghana spirituals” traditionally sung by the Pentecostals but now gaining popularity in all churches. In many of these, there is a distinctive Ghanaian flavour, which this book and the companion music collection Ghana Praise make available for the first time to Christians in other lands.

    The Western tradition of hymnody has served Africa well for many years, but the rich traditions of other countries have failed to spread, held up by barriers of language, denomination and communication. The appearance of Asempa Hymns, with its wide choice of hymns, from nearly all the continents, will help brothers and sisters in Christ in many lands to realise a new fellowship in song and will shorten the distances that divide us.

  • More Than My Scars: The Power of Perseverance, Unrelenting Faith, and Deciding What Defines You

    The first thing you will notice when you meet Kechi Okwuchi is her scars. One of just two survivors of a devastating plane crash that killed more than 100 people, 16-year-old Kechi was left with third-degree burns over 65 percent of her body. More Than My Scars is her incredible story. A story of not just surviving impossible odds but thriving in a world that is too often caught up with how we look on the outside rather than seeing that our true value is within.

    Now in her early 30s, Kechi has spent the last 16 years refusing to be defined by her trauma. Follow her as she decides for herself what role her scars will play in her life before society decides for her. Her strong sense of identity, rooted in seeing herself the way God sees her, has allowed her to live authentically in a world that constantly seeks to define us by its ever-changing (and ever-shallow) standards. Kechi’s story will inspire you to love and accept yourself as you are and confidently present your true self to the world.

  • Joyful Way Incorporated: Teruah – Shouts of Praise (Pen Drive in Box Case)

    Tracks

    1. TERUAH PRAISE – MI DOE DE DZI [Frederick Otto, 2022] | TSATSƐ LE [Mary-Priscilla Anderson, 2022] | YƐ WƆ NYAME [Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, 2021] | JESUS, MY LOVE [Emmanuel Amoako Munanu, 2022] | JESUS REIGNS [Emmanuel Amoako Munanu, 2018] Lead Vocals: Seth Justin Acquah Studios: Groove House Studio & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: David Ofori Atta & Prince Anderson Engineering, Programming, Mixing, Mastering & Drums: Francis Kweku Osei Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Keyboards: David Ofori Atta Bass: Bright Osei Boadu Guitars: Dominic Quarchie Horns: Richmond Lamptey Bilson (Nii Djata) Percussions: Emmanuel Kuntu Blankson
    1. WƆNGBA ABO [Theophilus Aryee, 2022] Lead Vocals: Edwin Komey & Calvis Hammond Studio: Jerbette Productions Studio Arrangements: Jerby Djokoto Engineering, Programming, Recording, Mixing, Mastering & Keyboards: Jerby Djokoto Bass: Bright Osei Guitars: Enoch Owuraku Drums & Percussions: Francis Kweku Osei Programmed Horns: Jerby Djokoto
    1. ALPHA OMEGA [Herbert E. Crassie, 2022] Lead Vocals: Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta Studios: Music Klinik & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Herbert E. Crassie & David Pinkrah Engineering, Programming, Recording, Mixing, Mastering & Keyboards: Herbert E. Crassie & David Pinkrah Additional Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Guitars: Dominic Quarchie Bass: Gaddiel Amoah Drums: Richmond Botchey Jr. Horns: Richmond Lamptey Bilson (Nii Djata) Percussions: Francis Kweku Osei
    1. ƆYƐ ONYAME [Emmanuel Amoako Munanu & Prince Anderson, 2022] Lead Vocals: Daniel Grant Andoh Studios: Koded Studios & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, Emmanuel Amoako Munanu & Prince Anderson Engineering, Programming, Mixing, Mastering, Keyboards, Bass & Lead Guitar: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Drums & Percussions: Francis Kweku Osei Horns: Richmond Lamptey Bilson
    1. LORD, WE NEED YOU [Joshua Amoah & Prince Anderson, 2022] Lead Vocals: Prince Anderson, Joshua Amoah & Jane Yawson (Afima) Studios: Koded Studios & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements, Programming, Engineering & Keyboards: Joshua Amoah Mixing & Mastering: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Additional Vocal Recording: David Pinkrah Bass: Aaron Orleans Thompson Guitars: Dominic Quarchie Drums: Emmanuel Bludo Horns: Richmond Lamptey Bilson (Nii Djata)
    1. JESUS CALLS [Elvis Bentil, 2020] Lead Vocals: Elvis Bentil Studios: Music Klinik & Beulah Studios Arrangements: Prince Anderson, Elvis Bentsil & Herbert E. Crassie Engineering, Programming, Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Herbert E. Crassie Additional Vocal Recording & Keyboards: David Pinkrah Bass: Daniel Pinkrah Guitars: Jesse Kwaku Boateng & Emmanuel Essiamah (Symonds) Drums: Emmanuel Bludo
    1. HALLELUJAH FOREVER [Joshua Amoah, 2022 | Seth Justin Acquah & David Ato Ribeiro, 2022] Lead Vocals: Luigi Adotey Maclean & Jane Yawson (Afima) Studios: Joyful Way Studios & Murya Studios Arrangements, Programming, Engineering & Keyboards: Joshua Amoah Mixing & Mastering: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Bass: David Ato Ribeiro Guitars: Selorm Dornyoh Drums: Emmanuel Bludo
    1. NYAME YE MEDLEY [Emmanuel Amoako Munanu & Prince Anderson, 2020] Lead Vocals: Nana Adwoa Amofa Obeng & Elvis Bentil Studios: Music Klinik & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Herbert E. Crassie, Prince Anderson & Emmanuel Amoako Munanu Engineering, Programming & Recording: Herbert E. Crassie Mixing, Mastering & Keyboards: David Pinkrah Bass: David Ato Ribeiro Guitars: Emmanuel Essiamah (Symonds) & Jesse Kwaku Boateng Drums: Richmond Botchey
    1. YI N’AYƐ (SPOKEN WORD) [Kwame Ntow Atua-Ntow & Benedicta Adobea Asare, 2022] Lead Vocals: Kwame Ntow Atua-Ntow & Benedicta Adobea Asare Studios: Jerbette Productions Studios & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Jerby Djokoto & Prince Anderson Engineering, Programming, Recording & Keyboards: Jerby Djokoto Mixing & Mastering: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto
    1. YI N’AYƐ [Stephen Otoo, 2022] Lead Vocals: Emily Nartey, Elvis Kambo-Dorsa & Zoe Okain Studios: Jerbette Productions Studios & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Jerby Djokoto & Prince Anderson Engineering, Program- ming, Recording & Keyboards: Jerby Djokoto Mixing & Mastering: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Additional Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Bass: Elvis Yarwood Jr. Guitars: Prince Hakeem Drums: Emmanuel Bludo Programmed Horns: Jerby Djokoto
    1. GREAT I AM [Siyanqoba Mthethwa, Theophilus Aryee, Franklin Eleblu & Prince Anderson, 2022] Lead Vocals: Prince Anderson & Xolly Mncwango Studios: Siyanqoba Mthethwa & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements, Engineering, Programming, Recording & Keyboards: Siyanqoba Mthethwa Mixing & Mastering: David Pinkrah Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Additional Keyboards: Emmanuel Amoako Munanu Guitars: Selorm Dornyoh Bass: David Ato Ribeiro Drums: Emmanuel Bludo
    1. YE BE DZI NYIM [Theophilus Aryee, 2022] Lead vocals: Theophiline Baaba Mills Studios: Koded Studios & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto & Prince Anderson Engineering, Programming, Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Keyboards, Lead & Bass Guitars: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Drums: Emmanuel Bludo Horns: Richmond Lamptey Bilson (Nii Djata)
    1. YENNSURO [Stephen Otoo, 2022] Lead Vocals: Stephen Otoo Studios: Music Klinic, Beulah Studios & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Herbert E. Crassie, Stephen Otoo & Prince Anderson Engineering, Programming, Recording & Keyboards: Herbert E. Crassie Mixing, Mastering & Additional Keyboards: David Pinkrah Additional Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Bass: Prince Sennah Lead Guitars: Jesse Kwaku Boat- eng Drums: Emmanuel Bludo
    1. ASEYE [Theophilus Aryee, 2022] Lead Vocals: Emily Nartey Studios: Koded Studios & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto & Prince Anderson Engineering, Programming, Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Keyboards, Bass & Lead Guitars: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Drums: Emmanuel Bludo Horns: Richmond Lamptey Bilson (Nii Djata)
    1. ME YƐ WO DE DAA [Diana Kukua Dwamena, 2022] Lead Vocals: Nana Araba Grant-Andoh Studios: Koded Studios & Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto & Prince Anderson Engineering, Programming, Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Keyboards, Bass & Lead Guitars: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Drums: Emmanuel Bludo Horns: Richmond Lamptey Bilson (Nii Djata)
    1. HYERƐÑ [Rev John Egyir-Croffet, 1984] Studios: Music Klinik & The ManCave Arrangements: Ace Anan Ankomah & Herbert E. Crassie Engineering, Programming, Recording, Mixing, Mastering & Keyboards: Herbert E. Crassie Percussion: Oko Amarteifio
    1. DAA NKWA [Stephen Otoo, Herbert E. Crassie & Joshua Amoah] Lead Vocals: Stephen Otoo & Sheila Marian Adamptey Studio: Music Klinik Arrangements: Herbert E. Crassie, Prince Anderson & Joshua Amoah Engineering, Programming, Recording, Mixing, Mastering & Keyboards: Herbert E. Crassie Bass: Gaddiel Amoah Drums: Emmanuel Bludo Lead Guitars: Dominic Quarchie & Ace Anan Ankomah Percussions: Oko Amarteifio
    1. ƆNE YƐN WƆ HƆ [Frederick Eli Otto, 2022] Lead Vocals: Frederick Eli Otto & Jane Yawson (Afima) Studios: Joyful Way Studios & Koded Studios Arrangements: Frederick Eli Otto & Emmanuel Amoako Munanu Engineering, Programming & Keyboards: Emmanuel Amoako Munanu Mixing & Mastering: Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Bass: David Ato Ribeiro Guitars: Dominic Quarchie Drums: Emmanuel Bludo Horns: Richmond Lamptey Bilson (Nii Djata)
    1. {BONUS TRACK} CELEBRATION PRAISE – HEOWE [Soul Winners, 2003] | IBE KPALE | YƐ WƆ NYAME [Nana Yaw Ofori Atta, 2021] | SING UNTO THE LORD | NNWOM BI ASHƐ M’AKOMA MA [Church of Pentecost] | OWURA BI DE YESU [Church of Pentecost, ] | MO YESU MO [Church of Pentecost] | W’AMA M’AKOMA ATƆ ME YAM [Church of Pentecost] | S’ANKA ME TU ME [Jack Kwaw (Jak Alolome)] Lead Vocals: Seth Justin Acquah Studios: Joyful Way Studios Arrangements: Prince Anderson & Seth Justin Acquah Programming: Emmanuel Amoako Munanu Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Outluk Records Engineering & Additional Vocal Recording: Andrews Amon Kotey Keyboards: David Pinkrah, Emmanuel Amoako Munanu & Daniel Owusu (Berry) Bass: Aaron Orleans Thompson Guitars: Dominic Quarchie & Emmanuel Essiamah (Symonds) Drums: Gerald Selorm Hiagbe Horns: Emmanuel Ohene (BRASAG), Justice Agbenyor & Isaac Abizie Percussions: James Nana Kojo Seibu

    Pre-Production Team: Abigail Addison, Nathaniel Taylor, Mrs Maana Ampa-Sowah, Fred Buame, Siyanqoba Mthethwa

    Song Arrangements & Production: Prince Anderson, Seth Justin Acquah, Joshua Amoah, Daniel Grant Andoh, Elvis Kambo-Dorsah, Emmanuel Amoako Munanu, Ato Ribeiro, Andrews Amon Kotey, Herbert E. Crassie, Siyanqoba Mthethwa, Kofi Dua-Anto, Jerby Djokoto, Franklin Eleblu & Francis Osei

    Consulting Team: Ace Anan Ankomah, Frederick Otto, Barnabas Otchere-Keelson, Geoff Anno, Theophilus Aryee, Calvis Hammond

  • The Heart of God’s Music

    The Heart of God’s Music is a well-researched and inspirational book on music that touches God’s heart. The author summarizes this exciting and engaging work in the following words: “As I continue towards my destination and expected end my desire is that God will be pleased and blessed by the sound of continuous music being offered in His name and for His glory on earth. God’s music ministry is a high calling which is founded on and ought to be saturated with Biblical truth, a sound blend of doxology and theology.”

    It is our prayer that God will bless those who read this book and draw them to Himself in intimacy.

  • Joyful Way Incorporated: Golden Jubilee Anthology (Audio CD, 3 CDs in a pack)

    Tracks 

    CD 1

    1. JUBILEE PRAISE JAM – ASEDA AKYI [Prince Anderson & Kate Hammond, 2016] | ODI YƐN ANIM [Ace Anan Ankomah, 2022 & Linda Boateng, 2010] | WƆKƐ JƆƆMƆ [Kate Hammond, 2018] | MEYI EWURADZE AYƐW [Daniel Grant & Ace Anan Ankomah, 2022] | WOSO NA WOKRƆN [Faustina Amponsah, 2001]
    2. OSE SORONKO – OSEE YIE AYEE [Ace Anan Ankomah & Kwabena Adjei-Seffah, 1999; JWI Music Directorate, 2020] | YESU ANAA [Ace Anan Ankomah & Kwabena Adjei-Seffah, 1999] | YESU OSE [Traditional chant] | NTONTON NKA EWURADZE [Betty Dzokoto, 1978] | WONYI AWURADZE AYƐW [Betty Dzokoto, 1978] | YƐ WƆ GYEFO BI [Samuel Ewool, 1999] | YIW YESU YE [Rev Dr Samuel Kisseadoo, 1977] | OSEE YIE AYEE [reprise]
    3. BƐGYE W’AYEYI [Sackey Bennin, 1991] | ƆSABARIMA [Sackey Bennin, 1992]
    4. WƆNJIE OYI [TVO Lamptey, 1986] | OSEE YIE [Sackey Bennin, 1992] [Wᴐnjie Oyi Rap written by Theophilus Aryee; Osee Yie Rap written by Ace Anan Ankomah]
    5. ASEDA [Edwin Akyea Asamoah, 1971] | NYAME FATA AYEYI [Wing Commander (Rtd) Samuel Allotey, 1982]
    6. HYERƐÑ [Rev John Egyir-Croffet, 1984] | DROMƆ [TVO Lamptey, 1987]
    7. BRA YESU [Edwin Akyea Asamoah, 1972] | WOAKYINKYIN [Edwin Akyea Asamoah, 1971] | SAN BRA [Edwin Akyea Asamoah, 1972]
    8. EWURADZE BƐBA [Sackey Bennin, 1983] | WE SHALL BE THERE [Kweku Anafo Frimpong, 1972]

     

    CD 2

    1. W’AHENNI [Ace Anan Ankomah, 1991] | GUANHWƐFO [Ace Anan Ankomah, 1992]
    2. NYAME YƐ ƆHEN [Ace Anan Ankomah, 2000] | HALLELUJAH AMEN [Prof Joe-Nat Clegg-Lamptey, 1978]
    3. JESUS [Patrick Osei-Hwere, 1990]
    4. BURDENS DOWN [Kweku Anafo Frimpong, 1973] | BREAD OF LIFE [Rev Dr Solomon Aryeetey, 1973]
    5. NEA ƆDƆ NYAME [Ace Anan Ankomah & Pearl Afenyo, 1997] | ME TWƐN YEHOWA [Ace Anan Ankomah & Josephine Anan-Ankomah, 2015] | BARIMA YESU [Ace Anan Ankomah & Solomon Ocquaye, 2003]
    6. WOSƐ AYEYI [Faustina Amponsah, 2004] | YEHOWA JI MI LA [Patience Attram-Danso & Geoff Anno, 2004] | DΕN NA ƐBΕTWE (coda) [Kweku Anafo Frimpong, 1972]
    7. NEVER GIVE UP [Justice Akushie, 1983] | I’VE FOUND IT [Justice Akushie, 1981] [Rap written by Ace Anan Ankomah & Daniel Grant]
    8. SUPER MAN JESUS [Rev Dr Solomon Aryeetey, 1974] | MAN OF CALVARY [Rev Dr Solomon Aryeetey, 1973] | COME TO JESUS [Kweku Anafo Frimpong, 1971] [Rap written by Ace Anan Ankomah & Daniel Grant]

     

    CD 3

    1. JESUS THANK YOU [TVO Lamptey, 1977] | JESUS CHRIST OF CALVARY [Dantewa Donkor, 1971]
    2. THRU’ THE YEARS [Sackey Bennin, 1987] | HELP (coda) [Prof Joe-Nat Clegg-Lamptey, 1981]
    3. JESUS FOR YOU (Altar Call) [Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Lartey, 1971]
    4. I’VE FOUND IT [Justice Akushie, 1981] | NEVER GIVE UP [Justice Akushie, 1983] (Future) [Rap written by Daniel Grant]
    5. JESUS FOR YOU [Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Lartey, 1971] | ANWANWA DƆ [Betty Dzokoto, 1990] | NYAME YƐ Ɔ [Edwin Akyea Asamoah, 1974] | BRA YESU HƆ [Edwin Akyea Asamoah, 1972] (Jazzed Up)
    6. W’AHENNI | GUANHWƐFO (Saxophone & Guitar Reprise)
    7. NYAME YƐ ƆHEN (Saxophone & Guitar Reprise)
    8. I’VE FOUND IT (Piano Reprise)
  • The Methodist Children’s Hymnal (Hardcover)

    The printing of the Children’s Hymnal became necessary when the Church saw that our children and the young people were more in tune with the singing of the choruses than the Methodist Hymns. As a result, the Christian Education Division was mandated by the Board of Ministries to select some of the hymns which could be conveniently sung by the children. The publication was to be handy and attractive for the children.

    Moreover, it was meant for the children to appreciate and know the worship setting and culture of the Methodist Church, so that they could grow with it. The Church also realised that unlike the olden days where hymns were taught in schools, there was the need to print the hymns in smaller booklets to assist worship in our Methodist Schools.

    It is the hope that the children would be inspired by this hymnal, and their faith will increase and be strengthened in God as they sing and memorise the lines of the stanzas. The hymns, we believe, will enable them to draw close to God and to relate well with other people.

  • Methodist Hymn Book with Tunes – Stave Notation (Hardcover)

    First published in 1933, this contains the hymns in the Methodist Hymn books accompanied by their staff notations. It also includes tunes for the Canticles, Psalms and other Bible passages included the Beatitudes. It is a useful resource for church choirs and all music lovers.

  • Enyo – Bethel Revival Choir (MP3 Audio/MP4 Video)

    Tracks 0n this album:

    1. Tegbe Tegbe (Forever) Ft Ps Edwin Dadson
    2. Ewe Praise Medley 2 (Teteyi) Ft Joe Mettle & Chief Prosper
    3. Agbadza Gospel Medley 3 (Va Dem Kaba)
    4. Enyo (He is Good) (Live Version) Ft Joe Mettle
    5. Mida Akpe (Give Thanks) Ft Dave Da Music Box & Mawutor Tettey
    6. Xorla (Savior) Ft Ps Helen Yawson
    7. Nyemaku o (I will not die) Ft Ps Isaiah Fosu-Kwakye & Osborn Agbodovi
    8. No Weapon (Nyema Ku o Reprise) Ft Ps Isaiah Fosu-Kwakye & Osborn Agbodovi
    9. Trusting (Do nu ɖe nu) Ft Ps Jennifer Kofi
    10. Kpe Gbadza (Solid Rock) – Ft Ps Jennifer Kofi
    11. Enyo Spontaneous Worship Ft Joe Mettle
    12. Power Medley (Nukunu Mawu)
    13. Ewe Bongo Worship Ft Akesse Brempong
    14. Enyo (Studio Version)
    15. Revival

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