Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata – Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata [RSD]

180 gram heavyweight vinyl.

Originally pressed in 1976. Official Mr Bongo reissue for Record Store Day 2018.

'Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata' is a seminal Ghanian album that fuses highlife, reggae, folk, funk and soul, from legendary vocalist Pat Thomas. This fusion of Ghanian Lo-Fi recorded funk was originally released in 1976 on Gapophone Records. 'Marijata' was a group made up of three members - Kofi 'Electric' Addison on drums, Bob Fischlan on organ and Nat Osmanu on guitar, hailing from Ghana. Pat Thomas career began in 1969 with the 'Broadway Dance Band', leaving a year later to join the 'Uhuru Dance Band'. He then played with Ebo Taylor's 'Blue Monks' and finally formed the 'Sweet Beans' in 1973 where he really made his name. The group released 'False Lover' in 1974, split and then reformed as Marijata, releasing 'Marijata' (also available on Mr Bongo) and this album, 'Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata'.

Licensed from Gapophone Records courtesy of George Prah.