album · November 22, 1972
Black Water Gold (Pearl) / Making Nassau Fruit Drink
Soul Power RecordsSee this day
funksoul
This 1972 double A-side single features the band's signature blend of highlife, funk, and soul, showcasing their command of both regional rhythms and American genre conventions. The tracks exemplify the tight musicianship and infectious grooves that defined African Music Machine's sound during their most commercially active period.
- "Black Water Gold (Pearl)" was written by bandleader Isaac "Ike" Amadu Mensah.
- The single was released on the Dutch label Soul Power Records, which specialized in funk and soul music from around the world.
- This release coincided with a period when Ghanaian funk and highlife music was gaining traction internationally, particularly in Europe and North America.
African Music Machine was a Ghanaian funk and soul band formed in the early 1970s. They were known for their energetic live performances and unique blend of West African rhythms with American funk and soul influences. Their 1972 single "Black Water Gold (Pearl) / Making Nassau Fruit Drink" was released on Soul Power Records during a period of burgeoning international interest in West African popular music.
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