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George Darko

voc, perc, g, *1951 GB
World, Folk and R&B/Soul

George Darko (born 1951 in Akropong) is a Ghanaian highlife musician, who introduced the Burger-highlife with his first hit "Ako ti brofo" (Even Parrots speak English), which was very popular in the early 1980s.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Percussion
  • Guitar
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • R&B/Soul
  • Reggae
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
Akoo Te Brofo on Akoo Te Brofo by George Darko
Highlife Time on Rhythm On The Radio - Oval Records Singles 1974-1987 by Various Artists
Obi Abayewa on Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Music In The Digital Age, 1983 - 1992 by Various Artists
Kaakyire Nua on Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora, 1980-93 by Various Artists
Medo Menuanom - 12" Version on Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Music In The Digital Age, 1983 - 1992 by Various Artists
Osiee Yee on Osiee Yee by George Darko
Menewo Mienu Doyi - You And I on Highlife In The Air by George Darko
Mensei Da on Highlife In The Air by George Darko
Come to Africa on Highlife In The Air by George Darko
Bire Bire - Problems on Highlife In The Air by George Darko

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
The Best of George Darko vol. IIGeorge Darko2007Compil.
Highlife In The AirGeorge Darko1994Album
SoronkoGeorge Darko1988Album
Moni PalavaGeorge Darko1986Album
Highlife Time / Akoo Te BrofoGeorge Darko1984Single
Akoo Te Brofo / Medo MenanmGeorge Darko1983Single
FriendsGeorge Darko1983Album
Hilife TimeGeorge Darko1983Album
Come To AfricaGeorge DarkoAlbum
The Best Of George DarkoGeorge DarkoCompil.
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