Digging 4 Gold

So, after a long hiatus, I’ve decided to get back on track and finish recording some of these 45s.  But before we do, here’s a special treat for y’all - The Ashanti Brothers’ 1976 album “Wo Y)nko Da Ne Wo Da.”  

Originating from the capital of the Ashanti region, Kumasi, this beautiful debut features Osei Kwame Vasco on lead vocals and Osei Kofi on lead guitar.  This group is a prime example of the richness that highlife music can embody - not to mention one of the dopest-looking ensembles to ever to grace an album cover - and this first outing of theirs is flawess from beginning to end.  Definitely check out the medley that kicks off side two for further proof. 

The group went on to produced a series of full-lengths and singles, most notably their 1978 “Kill and Fly.” However, I’m unsure about their relation to the afro-rock group by the same name.  Anyone?

Ashanti Brothers - Wo Y)nko Da Ne Wo Da (1976)