Sweet Talks were amongst the top 5 biggest bands in Ghana in the ‘70s, recording a string of hit albums. The Kusum Beat was originally released in 1974 and became a household favourite with heavy emphasis on the ‘Afro’ through its traditional rhythms & motifs, blended together into a modern mix that combined highlife, funk and afrobeat.

Like a handful of seminal Ghanaian albums, The Kusum Beat has stood the test of time & sounds as original and unique today as it did back in 1974, thus original pressings change hands for significant prices. Sweet Talks established themselves in Ghana and Africa through constant touring. The band made it as far as LA, recording several tracks for the US market.

The Kusum Beat is a great reminder of how open-minded, experimental and curious the music scene in Ghana was back in the ‘70s. Released by the incredible Soundway Records label.