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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Shaka Zulu

Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
CD title: Shaka Zulu
Released date: 1987
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Sub-genre: Isicathamiya
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 256-320 Kbit
Channels: 44Khz, stereo
Total size: 48,5 MB
Info: Cover-art included

Tracks:
01. Unomathemba [00:03:48] 4,72 MB
02. Hello My Baby [00:03:09] 4 MB
03. At Golgotha [00:03:56] 4,91 MB
04. King Of Kings [00:04:07] 5,02 MB
05. Lomhlaba Kawunoni (The Earth Never Gets Fat) [00:02:55] 3,62 MB
06. How Long? [00:03:05] 3,73 MB
07. Ikhaya Lamaqhawe (Home Of The Heroes) [00:03:13] 3,91 MB
08. Yibo Labo (These Are The Guys) [00:04:39] 5,75 MB
09. Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain [00:02:18] 2,97 MB
10. Wawusho Kubani? (Who Were You Talking To?) [00:05:32] 7,19 MB


Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Background information
The traditional music sung by Ladysmith Black Mambazo is called ISICATHAMIYA (Is-Cot-A-Me-Ya). It was born in the mines of South Africa. Black workers were taken by rail to work far away from their homes and their families. Poorly housed and paid worse, they would entertain themselves, after a six-day week, by singing songs into the wee hours every Sunday morning. Cothoza Mfana they called themselves, "tip toe guys", referring to the dance steps choreographed so as to not disturb the camp security guards. When miners returned to the homelands, the tradition returned with them. There began a fierce, but social, competition held regularly and a highlight of everyone's social calendar. The winners were awarded a goat for their efforts and, of course, the adoration of their fans. These competitions are held even today in YMCA assembly halls and church basements throughout Zululand South Africa.
The name LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO came about as a result of winning every singing competition in which the group entered. "Ladysmith" is the hometown of the Shabalala family; "Black" references the black oxen, considered to be the strongest on the farm. The Zulu word "Mambazo" refers to an ax - symbolic of the group's ability to "chop down" the competition. So good were they that after a time they were forbidden to enter the competitions but welcomed, of course, to entertain at them.
Their first album release for the United States, "Shaka Zulu", was produced by Simon Garfunkel and won the Grammy Award in 1987 for Best Traditional Folk Recording.


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Zein l’Abdin
The Swahili Songbook


Artist: Zein l’Abdin
CD title: The Swahili Songbook
Released date: 1999
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Sub-Genre: Taarab
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 160 Kbit
Channels: 44Khz, stereo
Total size: 73,8 MB

Tracks:
01. Chombo [00:05:34] 6,37 MB
02. Loho ya Kihindi [00:05:50] 6,68 MB
03. Maneno Tisiya [00:05:34] 6,38 MB
04. Pili-Pili [00:06:34] 7,52 MB
05. Sindano [00:06:05] 6,98 MB
06. Taqsim Rast [00:06:19] 7,24 MB
07. Mnazi Wangu [00:06:07] 7 MB
08. Traje verde de Washy. Solo de laud [00:02:55] 6,79 MB
09. Usitaratambe [00:09:03] 10,3 MB
10. Enyi Ndege [00:07:20] 8,41 MB
11. La Waridi [00:06:00] 6,87 MB

Zein l’Abdin
Background information
Zein l'Abdin was born in 1939 on the Island of Lamu on the northern Kenya coast. His father was a weil-known patron of the arts, himself an accomplished player of the old Swahili lute called kibangala. Zein's father often hosted wealthy merchants arriving from Arabia with the monsoon trade winds. The young Zein witnessed sumptuous feasts and nights of music and dance, when the lute players and musicians accompanying the Arabic crews measured themselves with Ali Baskuta, Zein's maternal uncle, and Lamu's leading 'ud player of the time.
The musical style of Zein and Party is called taarab by the Swahili people of the East African Coast. This is less a stylistic description, since many personal and regional styles exist. Among the Swahili taarab refers to a festive occasion which commonly closes marriage celebrations, and at which this type of music is played.
As with the lyrics, so Zein's music also follows the traditions of the northern coast, by including the rhythms and melodies of many old Swahili ngoma (music-song-dance) events like twari, goma, vugo, together with contemporary dance rhythms like kumbwaya or chakacha.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Two Worlds, One Heart


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Ouganda
Ensembles villageoises du Busoga

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Artist: VA
CD title: Ouganda - Ensembles villageoises du Busoga
Released date: 1997
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320 Kbit
Channels: 44Khz, stereo
Total size: 160 MB
Info: Full booklet scans included

Tracks:
01. Otabona Bukaire Nanvu [00:07:17] 16,6 MB
02. Mboine Kirabu [00:03:55] 8,96 MB
03. Osete Tainyuma [00:03:32] 8,09 MB
04. Mperekera Omugeni Owomulembe [00:02:20] 5,34 MB
05. Waiswa Mpola, Mpola [00:07:07] 16,2 MB
06. Dinu/ Mwena Mwena Mudhuge Lero [00:02:49] 6,45 MB
07. Babalema [ 00:4:25] 10,1 MB
08. Agebaale [00:04:03] 9,27 MB
09. Piririya [00:04:39] 10,6 MB
10. Olumbe LW' Amaani [00:06:55] 15,8 MB
11. Okusamira [00:08:24] 19,2 MB
12. Mary Yange Guma Omwoyo [00:02:49] 6,45 MB
13. Baliranie I [00:05:16] 12 MB
14. Baliranie II [00:06:29] 14,8 MB

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Mamadou Diabate
Heritage

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Artist: Mamadou Diabate
CD title: Heritage
Released date: 2006
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 256-320 Kbit
Channels: 44Khz, stereo
Total size: 85,6 MB
Info: covers included

Tracks:
01. Sara [00:05:10] 7,88 MB
02. Joukouya [00:05:24] 8,15 MB
03. Foulaya [00:06:15] 9,55 MB
04. African Orphans [00:05:27 7,86 MB
05. Waiswa Salimou [00:04:56] 7,23 MB
06. Fali [00:03:55] 5,5 MB
07. Djiribah [00:05:26] 8,3 MB
08. Behni Diayemoko [00:04:25] 6,46 MB
09. Gansana [00:04:23] 6,45 MB
10. Sandra [00:04:22] 6,29 MB
11. Segou Blues [00:04:21] 6,33 MB

Info:
Diabate was born in 1975 in Kita, a Malian city long known as a center for the arts and culture of the Manding people of West Africa. As the name Diabate indicates, Mamadou comes from a family of griots, or jelis as they are known among the Manding. Jelis are more than just traditional musicians. They use music and sometimes oratory to preserve and sustain people's consciousness of the past, a past that stretches back to the 13th century when the Manding king Sunjata Keita consolidated the vast Empire of Mali, covering much of West Africa. The stories of these glory days and the times since remain important touchstones for people today, not only for the Manding, but for many citizens of Mali, Guinea, Gambia, and Senegal. So to be born to a distinguished jeli family in Kita is already an auspicious beginning.

Mamadou's father Djelimory played the kora, the jeli's venerable 21-string harp. He was widely known as N'fa Diabate, performing in the Instrumental Ensemble of Mali and recording on the National Radio of Mali. At the age of four, Mamadou went to live with his father in Bamako, where the Ensemble was based. When it came time for him to return to Kita and go to school, Mamadou knew that the kora was his destiny. His father had taught him how to play the instrument, and from there he listened and watched and devoted himself to practicing the kora, to the point that his mother worried that he was not concentrating enough on school. When she took it away, it only reduced his interest in studying, and he quickly resorted to making his own kora so he could continue.

Before long, Mamadou left school and began playing kora for local jeli singers, and traveling throughout the region to play at the ceremonies where modern jelis ply their trade, mostly weddings and baptisms. When he was fifteen, Mamadou won first prize for his kora playing in a regional competition and instantly became something of a local celebrity. The next year, he went to Bamako, and under the tutelage of his famous kora playing cousin, Toumani Diabate, he worked the jeli circuit, backing singers at neighborhood weddings and baptisms and entertaining the powerful at the city's posh Amitié Hotel. Toumani gave his cousin the nickname "Djelika Djan" meaning "Tall Griot," a reference to Mamadou's impressive physical stature. The name has stuck.

In 1996, a touring group from the Instrumental Ensemble of Mali offered Mamadou the chance to travel to the United States with a group of Manding musicians and cultural authorities. Following a successful tour, Mamadou decided to continue his work in the United States and, since then, he's made his home in and around New York. Mamadou gets frequent invitations to perform with visiting Malian stars including Ami Koita, Tata Bambo Kouyate, Kandia Kouyate, and Babani Koné. He has performed at the United Nations, Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Museum, and at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. In addition, he's delved into uncharted waters, jamming with all manner of expert musicians, including jazz luminaries Donald Byrd and Randy Weston, Zimbabwean legend Thomas Mapfumo, and blues masters Eric Bibb and Guy Davis. Mamadou's recording credits have expanded as he has laid tracks with artists ranging from Irish soloist Susan McKeown, jazz bassist Ben Allison, and Benin's celebrated Angélique Kidjo.

Mamadou teaching kora to his son, Djelimory Mamadou says that his father advised him to listen to all the best kora players and to learn from each one. The kora itself came to Mali from Gabu, the region centered between Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea Bissau, and the Malian kora tradition has always put a premium on holding onto the old ways while constantly innovating and developing the art.


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Tinariwen
The Radio Tisdas Sessions [2000]
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Artist: Tinariwen
CD title: The Radio Tisdas Sessions
Released date: 2000
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 252 Kbit
Duration: 00:52:04
Total size: 94,7 MB
Info: covers included

Tracks:
01. Le Chant Des Fauves [00:07:32] 13,7 MB
02. Nar Djenetbouba [00:04:46] 8,69 MB
03. Imidiwaren [00:06:26] 11,7 MB
04. Zin Es Gourmeden [00:05:22] 9,77 MB
05. Afours Afours [00:05:27] 9,91 MB
06. Tessalit [00:03:58] 7,21 MB
07. Khedou Khedou [00:06:12] 11,3 MB
08. Mataraden Anexan [00:05:47] 10,5 MB
09. Bismillah [00:04:22] 7,93 MB
10. Tin-Essako [Live] [00:02:08] 3,91 MB

Info:
Tinariwen is a band formed in 1982 in Moammar al-Qadhafi's camps of Touareg rebels. They play in the Tishoumaren ("music of the unemployed") style, and sing mostly in the French and Tamashek languages. Their songs mostly cover the subject of independence for their people from the government of Mali. They are said to be the first Tuareg band to use electric guitars.
Having recorded many albums available on cassette over their eighteen years, the group recorded their first album for the CD format in December of 2000; the album was known as The Radio Tisdas Sessions and was their first recording available outside of Africa.
The Western world first took great notice of Tinariwen due to their performance at Le Festival au Désert, a musical festival held in Tin-Essako, Mali, a remote region of the Sahara Desert, in January of 2001.
The band released a second album, Amassakoul ("Traveller") in 2004, and played concerts in Europe (where they performed one of the highlights of the 2004 Womad Reading ) and the United States to support the album.
Tinariwen's new album entitled Aman Iman, meaning "Water is Life", was released in February 2007. A 52 minute documentary called Teshumara, or the guitars of the revolution recently played in movie theaters in Europe. It tells the history of the Tuareg rebellion and the role played by Tinariwen in this struggle for freedom. Combined with Amassakoul, it's been released as the CD/DVD combo The Soul Rebel Of African Desert.

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inariwen
Aman Iman (Water is Life)
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Artist: Tinariwen
CD title: Aman Iman
Release date: 2007
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: African Rock
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 256 Kbit
Duration: 00:54:18
Total size: 99,3 MB

Tracks:
01. Cler Achel [00:04:27] 8,15 MB
02. Mano Dayak [00:05:43] 10,4 MB
03. Matadjem Yinmixan [00:05:45] 10,5 MB
04. Ahimana [00:04:58] 9,1 MB
05. Soixante Trois [00:04:13] 7,73 MB
06. Toumast [00:04:26] 8,13 MB
07. Imidiwan Winakalin [00:04:27] 8,15 MB
08. Awa Didjen [00:04:14] 7,75 MB
09. Ikyadarh Dim [00:03:37] 6,63 MB
10. Tamatant Tilay [00:03:21] 6,13 MB
11. Assouf [00:03:58] 7,27 MB
12. Izarharh Tenere [00:05:04] 9,29 MB

Info:
Tinariwen is a band formed in 1982 in Moammar al-Qadhafi's camps of Touareg rebels. They play in the Tishoumaren ("music of the unemployed") style, and sing mostly in the French and Tamashek languages. Their songs mostly cover the subject of independence for their people from the government of Mali. They are said to be the first Tuareg band to use electric guitars.
Having recorded many albums available on cassette over their eighteen years, the group recorded their first album for the CD format in December of 2000; the album was known as The Radio Tisdas Sessions and was their first recording available outside of Africa.
The Western world first took great notice of Tinariwen due to their performance at Le Festival au Désert, a musical festival held in Tin-Essako, Mali, a remote region of the Sahara Desert, in January of 2001.
The band released a second album, Amassakoul ("Traveller") in 2004, and played concerts in Europe (where they performed one of the highlights of the 2004 Womad Reading ) and the United States to support the album.
Tinariwen's new album entitled Aman Iman, meaning "Water is Life", was released in February 2007. A 52 minute documentary called Teshumara, or the guitars of the revolution recently played in movie theaters in Europe. It tells the history of the Tuareg rebellion and the role played by Tinariwen in this struggle for freedom. Combined with Amassakoul, it's been released as the CD/DVD combo The Soul Rebel Of African Desert.


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Ladysmith Black Mambazo nandritra ny fampisehoana Graceland tany amin’ny kianja malalak’i Rufaro, Harare, Zimbaboe [tsy afaka notanterahina tany Afrika Atsimo noho ny lalàna mandrara ny mainty sy fotsy tsy hifangaro], miara-mihira ny Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika amin’i Paul Simon sy Miriam Makeba [akanjo mainty] ary i Hugh Masakela [trompetra], taona 1987.
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Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
Classic Xhosa Version

The first verse and chorus of this version are the original words composed by Sontonga in 1897. The remaining verses were added in 1927 by Samuel E Mqhayi.

Nkosi, sikelel' iAfrika;
Malupakam'upondo lwayo;
Yiva imitandazo yetu
Usisikelele.
Chorus
Yihla Moya, Yihla Moya,
Yihla Moya Oyingcwele
Sikelela iNkosi zetu;
Zimkumbule umDali wazo;
Zimoyike zezimhlonele,
Azisikelele.
Sikelel' amadod' esizwe,
Sikelela kwa nomlisela
Ulitwal'ilizwe ngomonde,
Uwusikelele.
Sikelel'amakosikazi;
Nawo onk'amanenekazi;
Pakamisa wonk'umtinjana
Uwusikelele.
Sikelela abafundisi
Bemvaba zonke zelilizwe;
Ubatwese ngoMoya Wako
Ubasikelele.
Sikelel'ulimo nemfuyo;
Gxota zonk'indlala nezifo;
Zalisa ilizwe ngempilo
Ulisikelele
Sikelel'amalinge etu
Awomanyano nokuzaka,
Awemfundo nemvisiswano
Uwasikelele.
Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika;
Cima bonk' ubugwenxa bayo
Nezigqito, nezono zayo
Uyisikelele.
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Tinariwen
Amassakoul [2004]

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Artist: Tinariwen
CD title: Amassakoul
Release date: 2004
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: African rock
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 128 Kbit
Duration: 45,55
Total size: 42 MB

Tracks:
01 - Amassakoul 'N'Ténéré [00:03:24] 3,10 MB
02 - Tinariwen - Oualahila Ar Teninam [00:03:47] 3,47 MB
03 - Tinariwen – Chatma [00:05:36] 5,12 MB
04 - Tinariwen – Arawan [00:04:06] 3,76 MB
05 - Chet Boghassa [00:03:52] 3,54 MB
06 - Tinariwen – Amidinin [00:02:51] 2,61 MB
07 - Tinariwen - Ténéré Daféo Nikchan [00:04:51] 4,43 MB
08 - Tinariwen - Aldhechen Manin [00:03:54] 3,57 MB
09 - Tinariwen - Alkhar Dessouf [00:04:55] 4,49 MB
10 - Tinariwen - Eh Massina Sintadoben [00:04:29] 4,1 MB
11 - Tinariwen – Assoul [00:04:06] 3,75 MB

Background information:
Tinariwen strip rock down to its basic building blocks of rhythm, guitars, and voice. On their second CD there are no fancy studio tricks or multiple overdubs. They stick to what they've shown they do well -- keep the music raw and emotional. While there are similarities to the desert blues of Mali, these Tuareg nomads from the Western Sahara are as much as rock band as the Stones at their best, capable of conjuring up magic with a guitar riff or lick. Oftentimes, the music has the same bluesy, undulating, hypnotic rhythm of a camel crossing the sand, as on "Aldhechen Manin." But they can also crank the amps and unleash something to tingle the spine and feet, which they do on "Oualahila Ar Tesninam," as frantic and primal a piece of rock & roll as you're likely to find. There's even a touch of rap on "Arawan." But there's a complexity in their basic approach, the interlocking layers of electric guitars and the plaintive, defiant voices. To listen to Tinariwen is to believe once more in rock and its power. This is angry and passionate; it's dangerous music in the very best sense. Western bands might have forgotten how to rock as if their lives depended on it; Tinariwen can teach them. (AMG)

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Mamadou Diabate
Behmanka
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Artist: Mamadou Diabate
CD title: Behmanka
Release date: 2004
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320 Kbit
Time: 00:49:14
Total size: 78 MB
Info: covers included

Tracks:
01. Touma [00:05:44] 8,85 MB
02. Jamanadiera [00:06:16] 9,92 MB
03. Behmankha [00:05:48] 9,02 MB
04. Koraboloba [00:09:42] 15,8 MB
05. Kita baro [00:05:12] 8:25 MB
06. Jarrabeekele [00:05:15] 8,2 MB
07. Sansenefoly [00:04:35] 7,23 MB
08. Djimbaseh [00:06:37] 10,6 MB

Info:
Mamadou Diabate is a master of the kora, the ancient 21-string West African harp. He was born in Kita, Mali, a city long known as a center for the arts and culture of the Manding people of West Africa. As his last name indicates, he comes from a family of griots, or jelis as they are known among the Manding, who are traditional historians, genealogists, and story-tellers as well as musicians.

Mamadou’s father taught him to play the kora as a child, and from there he listened and watched, and devoted himself to practicing the instrument. Before long, Mamadou was playing kora for local jeli singers throughout the region at ceremonies such as weddings and baptisms. At sixteen he went to Bamako, where under the tutelage of his famous cousin, Toumani Diabate, he worked the jeli circuit and entertained the powerful at the city's posh Amitié Hotel.

After touring the US in 1996 as part of the Instrumental Ensemble of Mali, Mamadou decided to stay in the US and now calls it home. He performs nationally and internationally as a soloist, as well as leading the Mamadou Diabate Ensemble, which includes himself on kora, Balla Kouyate on balafon, Baye Kouyate on talking drum and calabash, and Noah Jarrett on bass.

Mamadou Diabate has collaborated broadly with jazz musicians from Donald Byrd to Randy Weston, as well as popular figures from Afropop star Angelique Kidjo and Zimbabwean legend Thomas Mapfumo to blues mavericks Taj Mahal and Eric Bibb, and even the jam band Donna the Buffalo. He gets frequent invitations to perform with visiting Malian stars including grand divas such as Ami Koita, Tata Bambo Kouyate, Kandia Kouyate, and Babani Koné.

Since 2000, Mamadou Diabate has released three CDs, one of which, Behmanka (World Village), was nominated for a Grammy in 2005.

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Habib Koite
Afriki
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Artist: Habib Koite
CD title: Afriki
Released date: 2007
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320 Kbit
Duration: 00:45:59
Total size: 105MB

Tracks:
01. Namania [00:04:09] 9,58 MB
02. N'tesse [00:04:31] 10,4 MB
03. Africa [00:04:50] 11,1 MB
04. Fimani [00:04:26] 10,2 MB
05. N'ba [00:04:38] 10,6 MB
06. Mali Ba [00:04:42] 10,8 MB
07. Barra [00:03:47] 8:71 MB
08. N'Teri [00:04:34] 10,5 MB
09. Nta Dima [00:03:03] 7,06 MB
10. Massake [00:03:52] 8,9 MB
11. Titati [00:03:23] 7,8 MB

Habib Koité Gets Afriki: Africa’s Musical Ambassador Releases First Studio Album in Six Years
After a six-year absence from the recording studio, Malian guitarist Habib Koité and his band Bamada return this fall with a stunning new album, Afriki. With more than 250,000 albums sold around the globe, an appearance on Late Night with David Letterman, a duet with Bonnie Raitt on her 2001 album Silver Lining and nearly a thousand concerts on some of the world’s most prestigious stages under his belt, Habib Koité is one of Africa’s most beloved and popular musicians. Afriki, which will be released by Cumbancha on September 25th, 2007, features an appealing set of songs that reflect Habib’s unique and innovative approach to the diverse styles of Malian music.

Habib Koite is known for his unique approach to playing the guitar. He tunes his instrument to the pentatonic scale and plays on open strings as one would on a kamale n'goni. At other times Habib plays music that sounds closer to the blues or flamenco, two styles he studied under Khalilou Traore, veteran of the legendary Afro-Cuban band Maravillas du Mali. Unlike the griots, his singing style is restrained and intimate with varying cadenced rhythms and melodies. His supporting cast, Bamada, is an explosive super-group of West African rhythm section talent.

"Nobody really taught me to sing or to play the guitar," says Habib Koite. "I watched my parents, and it washed off on me." Koite was headed for a career as an engineer, but on the insistence of his uncle, who recognized Habib's musical talent, he enrolled at the National Institute of Arts in Bamako, Mali, launching his twenty-year career.

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Zap Mama
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Tracks:
01 - Zap Mama - Mupepe.mp3
02 - Zap Mama - NDJe Mukanie.mp3
03 - Zap Mama - Abadou.mp3
04 - Zap Mama - Marie Josee.mp3
05 - Zap Mama - Etupe.mp3
06 - Zap Mama - Nabombeli Yo.mp3
07 - Zap Mama - Take Me Coco.mp3
08 - Zap Mama - Son Cubano.mp3
09 - Zap Mama - Guzophela.mp3
10 - Zap Mama - Plekete.mp3
11 - Zap Mama - Bottom.mp3
12 - Zap Mama - I Ne Suhe.mp3
13 - Zap Mama - Mizike.mp3
14 - Zap Mama - Babanzele.mp3
15 - Zap Mama - Din Din.mp3

Background:
The essence of Zap Mama goes back to Marie Daulne's birth. It was a very difficult time in Zaire, a time of revolution. The Simba rebels sought to kill interracial couples. Her mother was a Bantu. Her father was Belgian. Threatened, her mother took her into the jungle to stay with the Pygmies for eight months. They were safe because the rebels were scared of the strong magic of the forest peoples. Eventually they were taken to Belgium where Marie grew up. It is this dual cultural heritage which lies at the root of the music and mission of Zap Mama.

By l989 she had spent several years singing in jazz cafes and bars in Brussels when she decided to create a group to musically merge the cultures of her life, both which she cherishes. Marie remembered Sylvie Nawasando from singing on the train to school and later at the university. Their brothers had played music together. Sabine is a mixture of peoples like Marie, Zairean and Belgian. With three, Marie held an audition and discovered Marie Alfonso. Finally they found Sally Nyolo and performed their first concert in 1989.All the women contributed in different ways, spiritual, emotional, information, stories. Marie does most of the researching for the songs.

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Ismaël Lo
Senegal
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Artist: Ismaël Lo
CD title: Senegal
Release date: 2006
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320 Kbit
Time: 01:01:03
Total size: 140 MB
Info: covers included

Tracks:
01. Baykat
02. Incha Allah
03. Tass Yakar
04. Jola
05. Taar Dusey
06. Manko
07. Yaye Boye
08. Plus Je Fais Ci, Plus Je Fais Ça
09. Mbindane
10. Wakhal
11. Ouvriers
12. Jiguen
13. Ma Fille
14. Tajabone

Info:
Ismael Lo possess one of the finest voices in Senegal, but he uses it sparingly. His last album of new songs was released five years back, and the one before that appeared 12 years ago. So has this been worth the wait? Well, sort of. The man once dubbed the "Bob Dylan of Africa" because of his acoustic guitar, harmonica and trenchant lyrics now sounds like a cool soul singer, with his distinctive, relaxed vocals matched against lush backing, with brass, strings and keyboards. He never quite breaks into a sweat, but his songs are for the most part a gently upbeat blend of Senegalese mbalax, reggae and ballads. The subject matter apparently covers anything from arranged marriages to democracy, but despite his fame as a lyricist, no English translation is provided.
Still, it's a classy set, even if the orchestration can be annoying. His classic song Tajabone sounded better when he first recorded it 15 years ago, without the sweeping strings.
Robin Denselow
Friday November 10, 2006
The Guardian

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South Africa presents: Women with a Voice
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Year: 2007
Style: World, Jazz, Pop
Country: South Africa
Label: Skip
Format: mp3
Quality: 224 kbps
Size: 108 MB

Tracklist:
01. Simphiwe Dana - Vukani
02. Thandiswa - Nizalwa Ngobani
03. Busi Mhlongo - Yehlisan'Umoya Ma-Afrika
04. Nana - Koboyi
05. Gloria Bosman - Natures Dances
06. Judith Sephuma - Iya Iyo
07. Sibongile Khumalo - Seliyana
08. Thandi Klaasen - Sophiatown
09. Letta Mbulu - Not Yet Uhuru
10. Mahotella Queens - Ntyilo Ntyilo
11. Suthukazi Arosi - Abafazi Balelali
12. Tu Nokwe - Shosholoza
13. Miriam Makeba - Back Of The Moon



The collection of 13 fabulous female vocalists from South Africa being presented is already something very special, even if it's simply because all of these artists have biographies that stand in direct correlation to political events. Though apartheid has come to an end, so many multifaced problems still exist in South Africa that all of these vocalists are raising their voices in the interests of "their" people. "Women With A Voice" is displaying the broad spectrum of styles and generations fort he first time: from Mbaqanga to Jazz, from Maskanda to modern Afro-Pop, from highly promising newcomers on the scene to legendary "divas". This album is a tribute to the South African music scene in its creatively outstanding multicomplexity , spanning the range from South Africa's most recent star Simphiwe Dana to divas like Sibongile Khumalo, Letta Mbulu , Busi Mhlongo or Gloria Bosman and of course Mama Africa Miriam Makeba. An event for all fans of great female voices from Africa.

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Toumani Diabaté
The Mandé Variations
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Artist: Toumani Diabaté
CD title: The Mandé Variations
Release date: 2008
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320 Kbit/s
Time: 00:58:09
Total size: 82,7 MB
info:full booklet scan included

Tracks:
01-si_naani 10:29
02-elyne_road 8:50
03-ali_farka_toure 6:20
04-kaunding_cissoko 6:48
05-ismael_drame 5:45
06-djourou_kara_nany 6:53
07-el_nabiyouna 6:03
08-cantelowes 6:57

Quote:
"The Mandé Variations is the highly anticipated solo album from Africa’s most brilliant instrumentalist and king of the kora, Toumani Diabaté. A moodier, more reflective and mature sound than we have heard from him previously, it features interpretations of classic themes alongside groundbreaking improvised pieces."


Album Description :
"The sort of musician you only encounter once or twice in a lifetime." Lucy Duran, BBC Radio 3
'The Mandé Variations' is the highly anticipated solo album from Africa's most brilliant instrumentalist and king of the kora, Toumani Diabaté. A particularly beautiful and melodically accessible instrumental album which will appeal to a very broad spectrum of music buyers, whether they favour jazz, classical, folk, ambient, or even chill out. In fact, anyone who enjoys discovering new music!

A moodier, more reflective and mature sound than we have heard previously from Toumani before, featuring interpretations of classic themes alongside groundbreaking improvised pieces. The album is a departure from Toumani's recent collaborative work and the chance to fully appreciate his incredible musical ability and creativity in his own right.

As always with World Circuit recordings, great attention to detail has been paid to recording, production, packaging and presentation to ensure it is of the highest quality.


Personnel:
Toumani Diabate - (kora)

About the Artist:
Toumani is amongst the most important musicians in Africa today and an eminent ambassador for the continent as a whole. Popular throughout the world, his music is both classical and contemporary in one.

The kora is a 21 stringed African harp unique to West Africa. As the world's premier kora player, Toumani can take much of the credit for the growing interest in this traditional instrument. In addition to his previous acclaimed albums, Toumani has reached a more modern audience through his recent work with the brilliantly funky Symmetric Orchestra and his collaborations with well known artists such as Damon Albarn, Ali Farka Touré, Salif Keita, Taj Mahal, and most recently Bjork. Toumani performed on her last album and then proved very popular with the crowd when they appeared together at Glastonbury last year.

Toumani Diabaté has been nominated along with his Symmetric Orchestra in the Africa category of BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music 2008. The winners will be announced in April. His recording with the late Ali Farka Touré, 'In the Heart of the Moon' won a Grammy in 2005."

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Vieux Diop
(Via Jo)
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Artist: Vieux Diop
CD title: Vieux Diop (Via Jo)
Release date: 1995
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: World
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320 Kbit
Time: 01:01:03
Total size: 139 MB

Tracks:
01. Vieux Diop-Jali 7:20
02. Vieux Diop-N-Gej 6:18
03. Vieux Diop-Sutu Kun 6:21
04. Vieux Diop-Banana 4:18
05. Vieux Diop-Lee 8:44
06. Vieux Diop-Mansani 5:17
07. Vieux Diop-Kumba 6:39
08. Vieux Diop-Jarabi 9:25
09. Vieux Diop-Jem 6:33

Quote:
Like many immigrants, Senegalese musician Vieux Diop came to America to "experience new things. I wanted to come over, see the U.S., and try my luck."
But when Diop, who has just released Afrika Wassa (Triloka), arrived in New York in 1983, he discovered that "African music and culture was really not known. I remember that if you went out in African clothes, people would look at you and wonder why you were wearing pajamas."
Meeting some other Senegalese, he began playing his harp-like kora with them, and made ends meet by teaching language classes. Although music was his focus, it took 11 years before he issued his first album, the Caribbean-flavored Deeso, followed in 1995 by Vieux Diop (Vieux Jo).
During that decade, American ears began to open up to people like Baaba Maal and Salif Keita, and Diop's old friend, Youssou N'Dour. Diop, whose real name is Alioune (Vieux, meaning old, is a nickname from his grandfather), and N'Dour had started out playing and recording together in Dakar's Star Band when they were teenagers, with Diop behind his first instrument, a drum kit.


Alioune Diop, alias Vieux Diop, est un maître de la kora qui débute la musique à 11 ans en jouant de la batterie, avant d’étudier à Dakar les instruments traditionnels, kora, djembé et xalam.
Dans les années 70 il joue de la batterie avec Youssou N'Dour et le Star Band du Miami. Puis part à New York en 83 où il enseigne dans la célèbre Juilliard School of Music.

Il enregistre son premier album "Deeso" en 94, suivi de "Via Jo" en 95.
En plus de la kora il joue aussi des djembés et chante en wolof, mandingue, français et anglais.

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Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
Segu Blue
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Artist: Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
CD title: Segu Blue
Release date: 2007
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 112 Kbit
Time: 01:02:46
Total size: 51,2 MB

Tracks:
01. Tabali te 1:46
02. Bassekou 3:21
03. Jonkoloni 5:06
04. Juru nani (feat.Kasse Mady Diabate) 5:41
05. Mbowdi (feat. Zoumana Tereta) 5:19
06. The River Tune 3:15
07. Andra's Song 4:20
08. Ngoni fola 4:15
09. Banani (feat. Lobi Traoré) 3:39
10. Bala (feat. Zoumana Tereta) 5:56
11. Segu tonjon 3:55
12. Sinsani (feat.Kasse Mady Diabate) 5:57
13. Lament For Ali Farka 5:52
14. Segu Blue (Poyi) 4:16

Quote:

Bassekou Kouyate's debut album "Segu Blue" has been announced the winner of "Album of the Year - Critics Award", part of the annual BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music. Bassekou Kouyate is a ngoni master from Mali with a band Ngoni ba, a quartet of ngoni players—treble, mid range and bass—augmented by Kouyate's wife, Ami Sacko, on lead vocals, and two percussionists.

Nearly 300 writers, musicians, activists and other people in the business were asked to vote for Album of the Year in the World music genre. The voting was conducted by fRoots Magazine. Segu Blue emerged a clear winner ahead of other tough competitors like Andy Palacio's "Watina" as well as Tinariwen's "Aman Iman".

Chris May reviewing the album for allaboutjazz.com put it this way "It's an album of understated but awesome beauty, full of lush melodies and supple rhythms, deep, peaceful and healing; happier sounding than Ali Farka Toure's music, but equally weighty and mesmeric."


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Mamadou Diabate
Tunga

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Artist: Mamadou Diabate
CD title: Tunga
Release date: 2000
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 160 Kbit
Time: 00:45:15
Total size: 51,9 MB

Tracks:
01. Mamadou Diabate-Dagna 4:58
02. Mamadou Diabate-Dounuya 5:02
03. Mamadou Diabate-Tunga 6:31
04. Mamadou Diabate-Larsidan 4:34
05. Mamadou Diabate-Soutoukou 3:37
06. Mamadou Diabate-Mamadou Diawara 5:26
07. Mamadou Diabate-Djanjo 4:46
08. Mamadou Diabate-Djelimory 4:56
09. Mamadou Diabate-Mande 5:21

Info:
Son of kora virtuoso Djelimory Diabate and cousin toToumani Diabate, 25-year-old Mamadou Diabate steps into his own here on Tunga ("Adventure"). It's a strong debut with interpretations of 13th-century African music shaped by contemporary hands. Diabate, who resettled in New York, invites not only African expatriate friends but also noted jazz bassist Ira Coleman to accompany him. Their collaboration is a pleasantly gentle but still intriguing mix of Malian music. On "Dounuya," Chicago-style blues somehow floats into the lovely African landscape, and though "Dagna" is an original composition, Coleman's acoustic bass work blurs the line between bebop and Malian court music. And ancient Malian court music dominates this collection, whether through classic songs portrayed with modern elements or adaptations of Manding standards. Balafon gently chimes in with its woody, teardrop tones on a handful of tracks, and the vocals of Abdoulaye Diyabate on "Dounuya" and "Mamadou Diawara" add a distinctly Malian narrative. The overall beauty of Tunga is in its ability to explore the future while staying true to its roots; Diabate may be living in New York, but fortunately his heart's still in Africa.
--Karen K. Hugg

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The Star and the Wiseman
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Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
CD title: The Star and the Wiseman
Release date: 1999
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Sub-genre: Isicathamiya
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 256-320 Kbit
Time: 01:16:25
Total size: 131 MB
Info: booklet scan included

Tracks:
01. Once In a Blue Moon [3:56]
02. Shosholoza [3:47]
03. Diamonds on The Soles of Her Shoes [5:41]
04. Oh Happy Day [5:44]
05. Inkanyezi Nezazi (the Star & the Wiseman) [4:51]
07. Kangivumanga (I Disagreed) [5:12]
08. Homeless [3:56]
09. Sisesiqhingini (Everything 's so Stupid) [4:20]
10. Abezizwe [3:30]
11. Vulani Amasango [3:17]
12. Sibezwa Bekhuluma [3:29]
13. Chain Gang [3:52]
14. Yibolobafana [4:31]
15. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot [3:51]
16. Rain, Rain, beautiful Rain [3:11]
17. Liph'Jqiniso [3:32]
18. World in Union 95 [3:54]
06. Knockin' on Heavens Door [5:43]


Background information:
Whether they are singing hymns or secular songs, Ladysmith Black Mambazo always raise their voices in glorious harmony. They are the unmatched masters of the South African a cappella form known as isicathamiya or mbube, and this CD demonstrates their vocal prowess. The Zulu songs are ornamented by trills, yips, humming and tra-la-las and punctuated by the rhythmic clicks that are particular to the language. The English-language songs instruct and advise on the fine moral points of human relationships. While the mbube song form lends a certain similarity to the pieces, this group is so good that the music never seems redundant and the generous selection of 16 songs seems to go by too quickly.

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Miriam Makeba
Sangoma
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Artist: Miriam Makeba
CD title: Sangoma
Label: Warner Bros./Wea
Release date: 1990
Original release: 1988
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320Kbit
Time: 00:42:57
Total size: 98,2 MB

Tracks:
1 Emabhaceni
2 Baxabene Oxamu
3 Ngalala Phantsi
4 Ihoyiya
5 Kulo Nyaka
6 Baya Jabula
7 Mabhongo
8 Ingwemabala
9 Mosadi ku Rima
10 Angilalanga
11 Ungakanani
12 Ngiya Khuyeka
13 Nyankwabe
14 Sambuyoma
15 Congo
16 Nginani Na
17 Imam Uyajabula
18 Nyamuthla
19 Icala
20 Masakhane
21 Amaliya
22 Pata Pata 200
23 Cause We Live For Love
24 Lewawechi
25 Homeland
26 Afrika is where My Heart Lies
27 In Time

Amazon.com
A sangoma is a traditional healer, one who channels the ancestral spirits who advise the living. On this impeccably produced CD, Miriam Makeba returns to her roots, singing the songs of her childhood, and in the process seeks to heal the wounds of apartheid and 30 years of exile from her South African home. The songs here are parables, lullabies, and gathering songs, deeply spiritual and moving. They are songs of struggle and perseverance delivered by Africa's best-loved voice. Mama Africa (Makeba's nickname) is joined by a group of soulful women singers. Some songs feature understated percussion; others are gloriously unadorned a cappella. This is an essential timeless album from one of the world's greatest singers.
--Jeff Grubb

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Tiken Jah Fakoly
Mangercratie
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Artist: Tiken Jah Fakoly
CD title: Mangercratie
Release date: 1996
Label: Blue Silver
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Reggae
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 192 Kbit
Time: 00:33:58
Total size: 46,6 MB

Tracks:
1. Delivrance
2. Plus Jamais Ca
3. Descendant
4. Don
5. Mangercratie (On a Tout Compris...)
6. Djeli
7. Crazy World
8. Descendant [Dub]

Background information:
Since his debut album Djelys (1993), Tiken Jah Fakoly has become one of Africa’s most powerful musical voices. That is partly thanks to his engaged brand of reggae and social commentary. The Ivorian’s trenchant words, either in his native Malinke or in French, go to the heart of the ills dogging his continent - and the cynical connivance of the West behind them. In 2007, Fakoly released his eighth recording L’Africain.

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Daby Balde
Inroducing Daby Balde
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Artist: Daby Balde
CD title: Introducing Daby Balde
Release date: 2005
Label: Introducing/World Music Network
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: World
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320Kbit
Time: 01:05:33
Total size: 151 MB
MPEG Video: [00:05:58] [384x288 pixels] [59,4 MB]

Tracks:
1. Mamadiyel
2. Heli
3. Kaye Waxma
4. Tamania
5. Waino Blues
6. Sora
7. Mbadi
8. Halaname
9. Fouladou
10. Douna
11. Hakurujamane
12. Mbeugel
13. Mido Waino

More info:
If there's one area of Africa where great musicians tend to get decent coverage in the west, it's the neighbouring west African states of Senegal and Mali. Surprising, then, that Daby Balde slipped through the net. He's a fine singer from Cassamance, in the south of Senegal, and though he is well known back home he is only now beginning to win international recognition.
Like Salif Keita, Balde struggled to become a musician despite objections from his noble family. His distinctive, laid-back vocals are backed by the subtle textures of an impressive acoustic band, with kora and guitars matched against fiddle work, added later in Belgium. The only problem with Balde's debut album is the lack of variety. Having discovered a gently rhythmic, easy-going style, he simply sticks with it. Taken individually, though, the songs are superb, which is why Balde deserves his second appearance of the week, providing the opening track on Sound of the World (Wrasse), the annual world music round-up by Charlie Gillett. Here, Balde appears alongside his compatriot Youssou N'Dour, and other celebrities including Mali's Amadou and Mariam. If he's this good playing live, and can vary the mood of his work, he could start to receive the same sort of recognition.
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Ali Farka Touré
Niafunké
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Artist: Ali Farka Touré
CD title: Naifunké
Release date: 1999
Label: Hannibal
Catalouge No.: HAN571443.2
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: World
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 192Kbit
Time: 00:52:31
Total size: 72,5 MB

Tracks:
1. Ali's Here
2. Allah Uya
3. Mali Dje
4. Saukare
5. Hilly Yoro
6. Tulumba
7. Instumental
8. ASCO
9. Jangali Famata
10. Howkouna
11. Cousins
12. Pieter Botha

More info:
Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure's music has always managed global travel with ease and musical grace, shrinking the miles between Western Africa and the Mississippi Delta and seemingly visiting every city in between. Toure has received his share of accolades for blurring the lines between his contemporary/traditional fingerpicking style and "country blues." Toure has routinely collaborated with musicians from other cultures and musical genres, most notably the prolific and internationally influenced Ry Cooder on their widely acclaimed 1994 album Talking Timbuktu. He establishes a firm aesthetic residence on Niafunké, his first and most welcome CD in five years. Niafunké was recorded using a state-of-the-art portable studio in Toure's home village of Niafunke, which clearly lends a decisive authentic flavor and sense of musical place to the disc. Each tune is a lithe and resonant labyrinth of call-and-response patterns: a fingerpicked guitar speaks to a one-stringed njarka fiddle, calabash pummelings weave into those of the conga drums, and a lively small chorus answers Toure's authoritative lead vocals. A couple of the best cuts include "Ali's Here" and "Saukare." A beautifully rendered and intoxicating record.
~ Becky Byrkit, All Music Guide

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Angelique Kidjo
Djin Djin
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Artist: Angelique Kidjo
CD title: Djin Djin
Release date: 2007
Label: Razor&Tie
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: World
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320Kbit
Time: 00:51:53
Total size: 118 MB

Tracks:
1. Ae Ae
2. Djin Djin - (with Branford Marsalis/Alicia Keys)
3. Gimme Shelter - (with Joss Stone)
4. Salala - (with Peter Gabriel)
5. Senamou (C'est L'Amour) - (with Amadou & Mariam)
6. Pearls - (with Josh Groban/Carlos Santana)
7. Sedjedo - (with Ziggy Marley)
8. Papa
9. Arouna
10. Awan N'la
11. Emma
12. Mama Golo Papa
13. Lonlon (Ravel's Bolero)

More info:
Personnel include: Angelique Kidjo (vocals); Josh Groban, Joss Stone, Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, Ziggy Marley (vocals); Lionel Loueke, Carlos Santana (guitar); Romero Lubambo (acoustic guitar); Branford Marsalis (saxophone).

The Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo has been a fixture on the world music scene since the early 1990s, with the success of her first internationally released album, PARAKOU. Her inclusive style blends African, Caribbean, Brazilian, and Western rock musical influences in an irresistible potpourri, crowned with her powerful, distinctive voice, which can turn on a dime from sweet to savage.

Helmed by the veteran producer Tony Visconti, DJIN DJIN follows Kidjo's practice, established on previous albums, of featuring high-caliber guest vocalists, including in this case Peter Gabriel, Ziggy Marley, and Alicia Keys. The wide-ranging set encompasses the haunting, swaying "Salala," the delicate title track, and a typical Kidjo-style Africanized reworking of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" (on past albums she has also reinterpreted classics such as Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile" and Serge Gainsbourg's "Ces Petits Riens"). It's a testament to her formidable musical personality and impeccable musical taste that, despite the presence of her high-powered guests, Kidjo puts her unique stamp on this impressive and eclectic collection.


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Mahotela Queens
Kazet
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Artist: Mahotella Queens
CD title: Kazet
Release date: 2006
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: World
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 192 Kbit
Time: 00:48:54
Total size: 67,1 MB

Tracks:
1. "Amazemula" ("Monster")
2. "Nomshloshazana" (A woman's name)
3. "Hakenyake"
4. "Kazet"
5. "Muntu Wesilisa" ("We're Talking to You")
6. "Ndodana Yolahleko"
7. "Kade Ulalaphi"
8. "Mbube" ("The Lion")
9. "Ubusuku Nemini"
10. "Amabhongo"
11. "Thandanani" ("Love One Another")
12. "Ukhathazile" (A woman's name)
13. "Safa Yindlala" ("They Died Hungry")
14. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("God Bless Africa")

More info:
The Mahotella Queens are South Africa's foremost afro-pop singing group. The Queens -Hilda Tloubatla, Mildred Mangxola, and Nobesuthu Mbadu- first sealed their place in the legend of urban South African music in the early 1960's when, with Simon Nkabindé Mahlathini (the "Lion of Soweto") and the musicians of the Makgona Tsothle Band ("The Band Who Knows Everything"), they invented Mbaquanga. Mbaquanga (the Zulu word for a kind of dumpling, implying the homemade quality of the music's origin) is a strong and explosive potion of various types of traditional music (Zulu, Sotho, Shangaan, Xhosa) mixed with Marabi (South African jazz), American r&b, soul and gospel.
Throughout the 1960s and beginning of the 1970s Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens played beer halls and township dances in South Africa. Their original sound came to be dubbed the "indestructible beat of Soweto", and their solid four-to-the-floor dance rhythm and soaring vocal harmonies came to embody the spirit of the oppressed peoples of the townships. They soon hit the international stage as heroes of the cultural resistance to apartheid and as idols to South Africa's black community during the dark years. They took a break in the mid-'70s to raise families, but reunited in the beginning of the eighties. In 1987, producer West Nkosi - saxophonist, penny-whistle player, and conductor of the Makgona Tsothle Band - took advantage of a stay in Paris to cut the record "Paris -Soweto" for the French label Celluloid, resulting in the Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens' international hit "Kazet".
The album "Kazet" is a compilation of recordings that had recently been recorded in South Africa and in Paris, and included the South African national anthem "Nkosi Sikelel' i Afrika" in addition to new compositions such as "Amazemula" ("Monster"), "Nomshloshazana" (A woman's name) and "Ubusuku Nemini" and classics like "Kazet".

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Tiken Jah Fakoly
L’Africain
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Artist: Tiken Jah Fakoly
CD title: L’Africain
Release date: 2007
Label: Barclay
Ref.: CD 530 130-6
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Reggae
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 320 Kbit/s
Time: 00:47:22
Total size: 108 MB

Tracks:
1. The African
2. Open The Frontiers
3. Ou Aller Ou?
4. African In Paris
5. Ayebada
6. Soldier (Feat AKON)
7. Non A L'Excision
8. Foly
9. Viens Voir
10. Promenesses Bla Bla
11. Left Right
12. My Ivory Coast

Background information:
Since his debut album Djelys (1993), Tiken Jah Fakoly has become one of Africa’s most powerful musical voices. That is partly thanks to his engaged brand of reggae and social commentary. The Ivorian’s trenchant words, either in his native Malinke or in French, go to the heart of the ills dogging his continent - and the cynical connivance of the West behind them. In 2007, Fakoly released his eighth recording L’Africain.


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Part2:

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Various Artists
Midnight in Mali
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Artist: Various Artists
CD title: Midnight in Mali
Release date: 2006
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: World
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 256-320 Kbit/s
Time: 01:13:42
Total size: 102 MB

Tracks:
1. Artistes
2. N'Garbamama
3. Maky
4. Farafina (Africa)
5. Forobana
6. Souaressi
7. Mon Amour
8. Soy Te Aw La
9. Signana
10. Mansani Cisse

Malian musicians are renowned for their spontaneity. Anyone who has explored Bamako’s intimate musical settings - street weddings, courtyard jam sessions and evening concerts at open-air "cultural spaces" where anyone might show up - knows this. And yet the jam session is a side of the music rarely heard in the polished studio recordings that have put this West African musical colossus on the map in recent years.
This extraordinary concert, recorded at Bamako’s French Cultural Centre on 23rd December 2004, rights the balance, revealing the personalities, humour and improvisational mastery of some of the country’s finest musicians interacting in a once-in-a-lifetime formation.
The line-up is remarkable for the calibre of musician present, the range of styles represented and the ease with which the artists traverse borders to make gorgeous, free-flowing music together.
Midnight in Mali is that rare occasion when musical giants dare to risk the new, rely on their wits, and freely explore their shared heritage: the majestic, matchless variety of Malian music.
Banning Eyre

Part1:

http://rapidshare.com/files/100733686/Midnight_In_Mali.part1.rar

Part2:

http://rapidshare.com/files/100735530/Midnight_In_Mali.part2.rar

Gnawa - Home Songs
Accords Croisés AC 117, 2006

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01. Merchane Family - Chalabati
02. Hamid Kasri - Aicha Hamdouchia
03. Collectif - Bouyandi
04. Zef Zaf - Foul gnawa
05. Hassan Boussou - Katib Allah
06. Abdelkader Merchane - Hamadi
07. Collectif - Bangoro
08. Abdelkebir Amlil - Instrumental
09. Hamid Kasri - Hamdouchia
10. Amida Boussou - Boulila
11. Zef Zaf - Tombouctou
12. Collectif - Sidi Koumy
13. Hassan Boussou - Soye
14. Selon Zef Zef (Video)

Quote: Intimate blues from the heart of Africa sung by some of the greatest Moroccan Gnawa voices.
The village of Tamesloht is a holy place in the arid lands south of Marrakesh. In the moonlight, its telluric walls resound with the motto of protective gnawa spirits. Between the call to prayer and the humming of insects, its sound universe is inhabited by Sub-Saharan Africa and age-old migrations. This tribute to the brotherhood's saints is both intimate and transgressive, bearing the healing melodies of their ritual drums and krakebs. "Gnawa home songs" is an exceptional gathering of great soloists (vocals and guembri lute), brought together by Emmanuelle Honorin and Karim Ziad. It features Hamid Kasri and Amlil, from Rabat, H'mida and Hassan Boussou, from Casablanca, and the Merchane family from Marrakesh.

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Musique populaire africaine. La voix du passé, Archives 1926-1952
Buda Musique 82284-2, 2004

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01. Francis Boloyyi & Shangaan Band - Flore Lakusaseka-Mozambique 2:34
02. Francis Boloyyi & Shangaan Band - Miyelo Bebe-Mozambique 2:35
03. Abugu Kisukwe & Bamba Men - Lusunga Bakali-Ouganda 2:38
04. Abugu Kisukwe & Bamba Men - Mauwa-Ouganda 2:43
05. Tobo Eitel - Ndol'a Jomba-Cameroun 2:53
06. Tobo Eitel - Ndol'a Bwam-Cameroun 2:52
07. Wendo K. Ngoma - Bokilo-Congo Zaire 3:07
08. Wendo K. Ngoma - Napessi Yo Mbongo-Congo Zaire 3:04
09. Manuel D'oliveira & Les San Salvador - Cherie Bondowe-Ghana 3:03
10. Jack Dawudu - Ifabanke-Ghana 2:55
11. Ben Simmons - Osofu Da Banim-Ghana 3:02
12. Ben Simmons - Ohse Nta Ma Qua-Ghana 2:57
13. Domingo Justus - Bi Ina La Ku Fi Eru Loju-Ghana 3:17
14. Georges Williams Aingo - Fine Fine Sha't Are-Ghana 2:53
15. Tunde King & His Group Jùjù - Aronke Macaulay-Nigeria 2:54
16. Irewolede Denge - Orin Asape Eko-Nigeria 3:00
17. Jolly Orchestra - Abonsa-Nigeria 2:48
18. Cuasgo & Gouama - Kikiriga Poco-Nigeria 2:59

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Le Festival au Désert
Exil 3098-2, 2003

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01. Takamba Super Onze - Super 11 4:46
02. Afel Bocoum - Buri Baalal 5:00
03. Tartit - Tihar Bayatin 3:02
04. Robert Plant & Justin Adams - Win My Train Fare Home 6:03
05. Sedoum Ehl Aida - Ya Moulana 3:19
06. Lo'Jo + Django - Jah Kas Cool Boy 5:01
07. Oumou Sangare - Wayena 3:01
08. Ali Farka Toure - Karaw 4:56
09. Tinariwen - Aldachan Manin 3:38
10. Adama Yalomba - Politique 3:12
11. Tidawt - Ariyalan 2:11
12. Ludovico Einaudi & Ballake Sissoko - Chameaux 3:46
13. Kel Tin Lokiene - Ihama 2:45
14. Kwal + Foy-Foy - Le Juge Ment 4:01
15. Tinde - Wana 3:10
16. Aicha Bint Chighaly - Koultouleili-Khalett La 4:19
17. Igbayen - Oubilalian 2:22
18. Baba Salah - Fady Yeina 2:10
19. Blackfire - What Do You See 3:39
20. Django - Laisse-Moi Dire 2:34

320 kbps mp3; including full booklet scans


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Famoudou Konaté & l'Ensemble Hamana Dan Ba
Guinea: Malinke Rhythms and Songs, Vol. 2
Buda Musique 1977832, 2003

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01. Kondé Diarra
02. Matadi
03. Daaba
04. Bolokonondo II
05. Gbada Wewe
06. Wurendé
07. Saa
08. Wassamba
09. Diabana
10. Taama
11. Lafé
12. Dan Balaké
13. Unkanou
14. Dunumgbé

Musicians:
Amadou Diakité, Batourou Diabaté, Bekaye Soumah, Billy Nankouma Konaté, Cadet Diabaté, Diarra Konaté, Dusu Keïta , Famoudou Konaté, Fodé Konaté, Ibro Konaté, Karamoko Daman, Mamady Kourouma, Lancei Konaté, Manou Fofana, Mbalia Kalissa, Nahawa Diabaté, Nansady Keïta , Nansouba Konde, Sayon Camara, Siliman Keïta, Sirré Diallo


For over a quarter of a century, Famoudou Konaté has played Malinke music on the stages of the world, as the master drummer of "Les Ballets de Guinée", Africa's leading traditional dance company. He has moved millions of listeners with his drum playing. Many people, artists and public alike, remember with deep feeling the unforgettable moments that they have experienced at his impressive performances. He is a living legend. Famoudou Konaté has within him the very essence of the musical heritage of the Malinke. If his music "talks " and moves us so, this is because it is full of his own history and the authentic traditions pertaining to villages. For this is where he grew and experienced the major sacred and profane events which take place in a traditional society (circumcision, marriages, baptisms and initiation). The musical tradition in which he has always been immersed is not set in time. It is alive and evolving as he himself is evolving, hence the great modernity of his art. As a member of Les Ballets de Guinée, Famoudou Konaté has constantly innovated and enriched this tradition. By taking it to the sensibilities of various audiences, African and others, he has given it a modern and universal dimension.

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Bénin. Rythmes et chants pour les vodun
VDE-Gallo CD-612, 1990

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01. Polyrythmie pour Hevioso
02. Rythme ternaire (3 séquences)
03. Polyrythmie
04. Rythme Nago/Yoruba
05. Chant "Gbigbo wiwe"
06. Chant "Histoire de Bonou"
07. Cortège et trompes
08. Chants sur Adjahuto
09. Motifs rythmiques pour Sakpata
10. Rythme d’attente
11. Chants et rythmes après la "sortie"
12. Orchestre de Fâ
13. Légendes et chants sur Fâ


Enquête de F. Borel en République du Bénin (1973-1974), à Porto-Novo et Allada, à l'occasion de cérémonies funéraires, de la fête du roi d'Allada et de la sortie de jeunes initiées au culte des vaudoun...

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Tanzanie / Tanzania - Musiques rituelles Gogo / Gogo Ritual Music
VDE-Gallo VDE-1067, 2001

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01. Masumbi
02. Makumbi
03. Muheme
04. Muheme
05. Nhyindo ndulila
06. Nhyindo nyambwa
07. Makumbi
08. Muheme
09. Chasi
10. Chasi
11. Chahola
12. Makumbi
13. Makumbi
14. Mhongwa
15. Hono ndulele, Mkwajungoma
16. Makumbi


This is a straight field recording of some ritual music of the Gogo tribe in Tanzania. All selections are vocal-based, some solo, some choral, some a cappella, some with accompaniment. The vocal styles range from pretty melodic pieces to more ecstatic. This is more of an ethnographic document than a commercial release, but excellent in that capacity. ~ Sean Westergaard

320 kbps mp3, including full booklet scans

http://rapidshare.com/files/73433608/T-MrG.part1.rar
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Ouganda / Uganda - Ensembles villageois du Busoga / Village Ensembles of Busoga
VDE-Gallo VDE-925, 1997

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01. Otabona Bukaire Nanvu
02. Mboine Kirabu
03. Osete Tainyuma
04. Mperekera Omugeni Owomulembe
05. Waiswa Mpola, Mpola
06. Dinu/ Mwena Mwena Mudhuge Lero
07. Babalema
08. Agebaale
09. Piririya
10. Olumbe LW' Amaani
11. Okusamira [Extraits/ Excerpt]
12. Mary Yange Guma Omwoyo
13. Baliranie I
14. Baliranie II

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Mali - Musique bambara du Baninko / Bambara Music of Baninko
VDE-Gallo VDE CD-980, 1998

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01. Sarafo
02. Benkadi
03. Burubilafòli
04. Mòò Bonyan
05. Soyirindo
06. Nékébugòfòli
07. Faciendununni Maa Ye
08. Baaden
09. Doolo Tunun Man Ko
10. Bonjalaa Seesenli
11. Nin Ye Jo Ye
12. Sibaw
13. Seko, Minaa Bé Ne La
14. Ala de E Dugukolo Da
15. Balimanw Ni Nyon Ce
16. Na Kan Na Wele
17. Ne Ma Se Woda La
18. Maakòrò Wele Wele
19. N'Taa to 'E So



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Birame N'Diaye
Senegal - Nalanke Pular. Le griot peule / A Fulbe Griot
VDE-Gallo VDE CD-1152, 2005

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01. N'Douysé Kodo
02. Aïnabé Naay
03. N'Déwé Déwé Yo
04. Sénégambie
05. UPS
06. N'Diaye Diatta
07. Galoyabé
08. Hé Diala
09. Poulo Wawi Kodo
10. Koten Sénégal

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Centrafrique / Central Africa - Musique pour sanza en pays Gbaya / Sanza Music in the Land of the Gbaya
VDE-Gallo VDE CD-755, 1993

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01. Soré ga mo 1
02. Soré ga mo 2
03. Séam ko mè
04. Yaa-tia
05. Ndio
06. Bondè ko bé hoyo 1
07. Bondé ko bè hoyo 2
08. Séam ko mè 2
09. Naa-woro 1
10. Yaa-tia 2 & Naa-woro 2
11. Naa-koro 1
12. Naa-koro 2
13. Ndio 2
14. Ndio 3
15. Soré ga mo 3

Recorded in 1977

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Burkina Faso - Réjouissances chez les Siamou / Festivities among the Siamou
VDE-Gallo - Peoples PEO CD-920, 1997

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1. Nul n'a d'ennemi - No one has enemies
2. Mon amour - My love
3. L'amitié est préférable à la richesse - Friendship is preferable to wealth
4. Blâme des jeunes filles frivoles - Blame of young frivolous girls
5. Il faut travailler pour gagner sa vie - We must work to earn a living
6. Chacun a son amour - Each one to this own love
7. Travaillez pour la nation - Work for the nation
8. L'entente est la meilleure solution - Agreement is the best solution

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Spirit of the Eagle. Zimbabwe Frontline Vol. 2
Earthworks CDEWV 18, 1978 (1990)

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1. Robson Banda - Masvingo Netara
2. Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited - Ngoma Yekwedu
3. Patrick Mkwamba & The Four Brothers - Vambozha Vauya
4. Robson Banda - Dzinomwa Muna Save
5. Patrick Mkwamba & The Four Brothers - Mombe Yeumai
6. Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited - Nyamutamba Ne Mombe
7. The Four Brothers - Tsiga Mureza
8. Nyami Nyami Sounds - Ndiani Apisa Moto
9. Jonah Moyo & Devara Ngwena - Wenhamo Ndewe Nhamo


Zimbabwean guitarists are the most hardcore and no-nonsense of all. The songs charge along relentlessly while they pile on never-ending and increasingly more catchy riffs under the singing. Seemingly simpler than benga or soukous, this is not the breathless sprint of Diblo et al., but an inexorable gallop. Vol.1 was a revelation, Vol.2 is a feast (with Mapfumo and the Four Bros, among others.~ Carl Hoyt


Chimurenga godfather Thomas Mapfumo's producer also oversaw the quieter Robinson Banda opener and the more percussive Nyami Nyami Sounds entry, while someone named A.K. Mapfumo produced the other Banda song as well as two by old favorites the Four Brothers. Everywhere the ripple of mbira guitar buoys music whose varied details are mere decoration for a tourist like me--a tourist who sits grinning foolishly, amazed yet again that such a wonderful world could thrive independent of his sustained personal attention. - Robert Christgau

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Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocambique
Independance. A Luta Continua!
Piranha pir15, 1989

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1. Elisa Comara Saia
2. Nhimba Ya 'Dota
3. Parabens
4. Marozana
5. Valha
6. Sapateiro
7. Alirandzo
8. Tsiketa Kuni Barassara
9. Nwahulwana (Unfinished)


Wazimbo started his musical career in 1964 with the Silverstars (1969) and continued as a singer with the Geiziers, performing a colonial mix of international pop music with a Brazilian tinge in Mocambique´s capital, Maputo. Maputo's relationship with South Africa was comparable to Havana's reputation as a "casino hotspot" for the inhabitants of Miami before the Cuban Revolution.
After the independence of Mocambique from Portugal in 1975 Wazimbo worked with the big band of the national radio station, "Radio Mocambique". He became the lead vocalist of "Orchestra Marrabenta Star De Mocambique" in 1979 and worked with various members from the the big band of RM.
"Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocambique was a talented group made up of the best musicians, singers and dancers from the south of the country. They were one of the few groups that flourished during this period due to their close relationship with the only national radio station at this time "Radio Mocambique". They were the main band for the radio station as well as favorites of the ruling political party "Frelimo". Led by the main vocalist Wazimbo, "Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocambique" developed a full and funky style of marrabenta featuring electric guitars, powerful horn lines and soulful vocals.
In 1988 Wazimbo recorded with "Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocambique" the popular "Harare Sessions" in Simbabwe as Mocambique did not offer any music industry. During a recording brake Wazimbo played his legendary "Nwahulwana ballad" while the tape machine was still running, discovered later in London when the mixing took place. What a magical birth of a song. Later used by Microsoft for a commercial and the Soundtrack for the American film "The Pledge" in 2001, directed by Sean Penn.
After becoming extremely popular at home in Mocambique, they toured in Europe and released two CD's on Germany's "Piranha label". Both showcased a varied mix of dance styles plus the occasional, strikingly soulful ballad. The 90´s saw a return to peace in Mozambique, but by then there were no recording studios or music venues and the group finally disbanded in 1995. Marrabenta was the rough-edged, urban dance music of Mozambique which emerged in the 50´s. It included a fast folkloristic rhythm called "Majika" as well as a kind of "Calypso" and Angolan "Merengue" and emerged as an energetic dance-music. It became strongly associated with the struggle for independence and was almost completely wiped out (along with Mozambique's music industry) by the bitter civil war, which raged throughout the country during the 80´s. Accompanied by the controversial social vocals sung in "Ronga" and "Shangana", "Marrabenta" was played on self constructed guitars from fuel canisters and fishing wire, often struck so hard the strings snapped. Thus "Marrabenta" got its name: "arrabentar", which is Ronga and means "breaking".

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Watafiti
Umoja
Koch International 322 414, 1990

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1. Umoja
2. Usinisogelee
3. Nkanankwee
4. Mnyonge Hana Hak
5. Koba
6. Karibuni Tanzania
7. Tega Sikio
8. Krezi Kona

Ebrahim Kapinga - lead guitar
Carolla Kinasha - lead vocals
Chimwemwe Dave Marana - lead & rhythm guitar
Tedddy Mbarak - bass guitar, keyboards
Charles Mhuto - drums
Ebrahim Mtunwa - drums
Omari Naliene - African bamboo flute, kalimba, marimba
Abdullah Omari - African drums, congas
Ali Rhashku - rhythm guitar
Kick van der Heuvel - keyboards

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Koko
Burkina Faso. Balafons et tambours d'Afrique
Air Mail Music SA 141076, 2002

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1. Koko Lon Ni Lo 05:40
2. Burkina Faso 06:48
3. Sene Ke Law Fo 06:16
4. Yiri 06:42
5. Gnana Gwe 04:58
6. Tlo'N Ti Sebe Sa 05:40
7. Burkina Doundoumba 04:24
8. Foli 05:30
9. Fle'Nkan 05:39

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Mali. Cérémonies rituelles des Dogon / Ritual Ceremonies of the Dogon
VDE-Gallo Peoples PEO CD-807, 1994

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1. Gomboy - Tambours de lutte
2. Sendi ni - Chant de circoncision
3. Na ba - Chants de mariage
4. Badiu ni - Chants de funérailles des musiciens
5. Ya go - Chants de funérailles des femmes
6. Bulu - Fête des semailles
7. Pelu nu - Chants satyriques des jeunes filles

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Stella Rambisai Chiweshe
Chisi
Piranha pir 27 CD, 1990

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01. Ndinderere
02. Huya Uzoona
03. Mikono
04. Nyamaropa Pachipembere
05. Gwendere - Gwendere
06. Mapere
07. Kundara Kwangu
08. Rwuye Rwuye
09. Mudzimu Dzoka
10. Machena
11. Baya Wa Baya
12. Zungunde
13. Dande
14. Mese Maikwana
15. Kuzanga

Stella Chiweshe - vocals, mbira, ngoma, clapping
Virginia Mkwesha - vocals, mbira, hosho, clapping
Gilson Mangoma - baritone marimba, vocals, clapping
Leonard Ngwenya - soprano marimba, percussion, vocals, clapping
Charles Willie - guitars
Eric Makorora - bass guitar
Tonderai Zinyau - drums

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Zap Mama
Supermoon
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Album : Supermoon
Artist : Zap Mama
Release Date : 2007
Label : HEADS UP
Total size : 160 MB

Individual track details :
01. 1000 Ways
02. Hey Brotha
03. Supermoon
04. Go Boy
05. Affection
06. Toma Taboo
07. Kwenda
08. Gati
09. Where Are You?
10. Moonray
11. Princess Kesia

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Comments:
A sprawling example of "world groove," Zap Mama's sixth album is further proof that in these interconnected times the musical world really is shrinking. Born in the Congo and raised in the French culture of Belgium, Zap Mama founder and driving force Marie Daulne has always ignored the barriers between musical genres like so many outdated speed limits on a dusty highway, but on Supermoon she dips into so many styles--Afropop, R&B, hip-hop, funk--as to reduce those barriers to a delightful irrelevancy. Helped by a smorgasbord of big-name collaborators--Me'shell N'degeocello, Tony Allen, and Spearhead's Michael Franti all guest for one track each--Daulne turns African pygmy music into a rollicking club anthem on "Gati," borrows James Brown's "Payback" guitar riff on "Toma Taboo," uses the intricate polyrhythmic arrangement of "Go Boy" for a touching tale of an African immigrant, and evokes modern soul singers like Macy Gray on the title track. Through it all, the intricate vocal arrangements and production that are Zap Mama's trademark--performed largely by Daulne herself--never fail to astonish.
--Ezra Gale

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Les Mascareignes. Réunion - Ile Maurice
Air Mail Music SA 141080, 2001

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01. Soley - Antonia (3:06)
02. Soley - Ah ! Nenere (4:12)
03. Soley - Rougail Sega (4:30)
04. J.P. Boyer - Ti Fleur Fanée (3:54)
05. Le Club Rythmique - P' Tit Case en Paille (3:55)
06. Le Club Rythmique - Agnes (2:22)
07. Le Club Rythmique - Z' Avocats Marrons (2:57)
08. Le Club Rythmique - Pecheur Quat' Sous (3:29)
09. Cyril Labonne - Rouler Mo Sega (3:10)
10. Jeanine Lebout - Qui Coté, Qui Coté (2:21)
11. Roger Clency - Dieci (3:34)
12. Cyril Labonne - La Gratelle (2:49)
13. Cyril Labonne - Mo Jouer Mo Sega (3:01)
14. Cyril Labonne - Ou Enna Toupet (2:27)
15. Cyril Labonne - Touche Pas Madeleine (2:37)
16. Cyril Labonne - Capitaine Roundtree (2:37)
17. Cyril Labonne - A la Mo La (3:32)
18. J.K. Nelson - Tous Lé Dé (3:38)
19. Serge Lebrasse - Bouge Bouger (2:18)
20. Alain Permal - Sega Bello (2:02)

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Bau (Rufino Almeida)
Cape Verdean Melancholy
Lusafrica 362872, 2002

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01. Raquel
02. Bau
03. Situacoes Triangulares
04. Blimundo
05. Luanda
06. Toy
07. Pescador
08. Ronco Di Mar
09. Top D'Coroa
10. Cucli
11. Luz Dum Estrella
12. Nha Morgandinha
13. Jailza
14. Bonus Track


The unprecedented international success of Cape Verdean diva Cesaria Evora was due in no small part to her extraordinary singing style, but the input of the man who was her musical director cannot be overlooked. Rufino Almeida, who goes by the name of Bau, was the guiding hand of Evora's band from 1995 to 1998. His deft, delicate skill on acoustic guitar and the ukelele-like cavaquinho helped provide the emotional tug and sensual lilt so central to the morna and coladeira styles that are Evora's specialty. Derived from the fado music of the Portuguese who colonized the Cape Verde islands, those styles continue to define to some degree all music that emerges from Cape Verde. The unplugged instrumentals that comprise Cape Verdean Melancholy are a lovely blend of European sophistication, African rhythmic undercurrent and a sprinkling of influences from elsewhere (Spain, the Caribbean) that aptly show Bau's way with stringed instruments, including violin. There are moments when you expect the voice of Cesaria Evora or Fantcha or Maria Alice to chime in, but the wordless context possesses a frail beauty that is lyrical in its own way. The son of an instrument maker, Bau has likewise been crafting and playing from a very young age, and knows when to give feeling precedence over technical skill. He does, of course, have ample amounts of each, and on this disc they both show through. On originals and tunes penned by fellow Cape Verdeans (B. Leza, Tito Paris, Teofilo Chantre), Bau takes it fast and slow, easily moving from Strunz and Farah-like nimbleness to stately chamber music grace to classical finesse. Lovers of fine acoustic guitar work, instrumental music afficianados and those looking for music that's laid back without being dreary will savor this work by a world-class player and musical stylist. - Tom Orr 320 kbps mp3; including full cover scans



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The Rough Guide to the Music of Madagascar
RGNET 1163 CD, 2005

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01. Jaojoby - Tsy Zanaka Mpanarivo
02. Ny Antsaly - Kokafoka
03. Vakoko - Era
04. Hazolahy - Ka Mipoerapoera
05. Toto Mwandjani - Ankitiny
06. Monja - Gasy Mahay Mihano
07. Tarika - Aloka
08. Vilon'Androy - Tolombolagne
09. Mahaleo - Tadidiko Ry Zalahy
10. D'Gary - Zaza Somondrara
11. Koezy - Andesy Moramora
12. Rajery - Mahafinaritra
13. Teta - Mbola Tiako Anao
14. Daniel Tombo - Taraka
15. Ny Sakelidalana - Solofaka
16. Regis Gizavo - Eka Lahy


Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest island, has incredible ethnic diversity and rich history. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar features music across the broad Malagasy spectrum – from the island’s spicy dance music to the purest music from the highlands. Featuring the valiha (a tubular bamboo zither) and lokanga (three-stringed fiddle), among other instruments specific to the island, this album explores the diverse Malagasy culture that has been influenced by Arab, Persian, Chinese, Indian and European societies over the years.


The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar (RGNET1163CD) was compiled by Ian Anderson, editor of fRoots magazine, who has personal connections to the island through his marriage. The album includes a rich number of Malagasy styles such astsapiky, kalon ny fahiny and salegy.
Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island, has incredible ethnic diversity and rich history. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar features music across the broad Malagasy spectrum from the island's spicy dance music to the purest music from the highlands. Featuring the valiha (a tubular bamboo zither) and lokanga (three-stringed fiddle), among other instruments specific to the island, this album explores the diverse Malagasy culture that has been influenced by Arab, Persian, Chinese, Indian and European societies over the years.
In 2001, Tarika were voted by Time magazine as one of the world's ten best bands. Led by Hanitra Rasoanaivo, they formed in 1994 and left Madagascar as an unknown new band developing a unique mix of roots music and instruments. Their live act and hard-hitting songs were honed to perfection with extensive touring and, by the late 1990s, they had become huge stars back home.
Songwriter Hanitra has more recently been involved in the project entitled Vakoka, which gathered together musicians, writers and singers from all over the island in hothouse collaborative sessions in the capital Antananarivo. The resulting album was released in 2004 and `Era' also features percussionist Pana and the extraordinary guitarist Haja and his bassist brother Fanaiky.
The mighty king of salegy (a driving 6/8 electric dance band music), Jaojoby's live band, which features a number of his grown-up children including his son on lead guitar, can rival most outfits from mainland Africa for energy, drive and tight groove.
If Jaojoby is the king of salegy, the Toto Mwandjani is the master of dombolo. A talented guitarist, he played with many contemporary acts before releasing his own hit album Malemylemy, in 2001. His band fuses the local dombolo, salegy and malesa with East African, Congolese and even touches of zouk styles.
Madagascar's best accordion player, Régis Gizavo won Radio France International's Decouvertes and emigrated in 1990, where he worked with Manu Dibango and Ray Lema before finally launching his solo career.
Tarika have influenced many bands to combine tradition and modernity and there are now plenty of groups following this model, such as the excellent one led by hard-working valiha virtuoso Rajery.
The valiha is Madagascar's best-known traditional instrument (a tubular zither made from drainpipe-diameter bamboo with around twenty-one strings) and this album also features the late, great valiha virtuoso Sylvestre Randafison from Ny Antsaly. Ny Antsaly became the island's first traveling musical ambassadors in the 1950s and 1960s, playing in exotic locations for the crowned heads of Europe and this is their first ever appearance on CD.
Guitarist D’Gary is a stunning player who has evolved a complex style based on the sound of the marovany and the lokanga, and many consider that he surpasses most mainland African acoustic guitar greats.
Led by big bass mandoliny (a small guitar also known as kabosy) player, Thominot Andrianjafy, Hazolahy have taken driving kabosy band street sounds and local dances and pumped them up with percussion, other local traditional instruments and tight vocal harmonies into an exciting relentless style.
Another Vakoka musician, marovany (a wooden box with two sets of strings on opposing sides) player Monja traveled widely playing sacred music for tromba (spirit exorcism) ceremonies before settling in Antananarivo.
An additional marovany player, Daniel Tombo's multi-talented group, Troupe Valiha, demonstrate the super-fast proto-rap jijy vocal style on `Taraka'.
Centered around the virtuoso lokanga playing of Surgi, Vilon'Androy use typical harmonies and the pattering, fast stepping rhythms that imitate the sound of the running feet of the notorious maleso cattle rustlers.
The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar also features Teta, one of the best current tsapiky guitarists, Ny Sakelidalana, a veteran group who perform in kalon ny fahiny style, Mahaleo, who fuse Western soft rock with Malagasy traditions, and Koezy, five young dynamic women from Sakalava.

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Claire Fontaine & Jean-Pierre Boyer
Ile de la Réunion
Air Mail Music SA 141103, 2004

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01. Jean-Pierre Boyer - Tit'fleur Fanée, Tit'fleur Aimée
02. Claire Fontaine - Cyclone
03. Jean-Pierre Boyer - Rivière Tanier
04. Claire Fontaine - Dans Bazar Saint d'Nis (Medley)
05. Jean-Pierre Boyer - Laisse Pas Tomber Sega Maloya
06. Claire Fontaine - Flamboyants
07. Jean-Pierre Boyer - Je Viens d'Une Ile
08. Claire Fontaine - Couleur Locale
09. Jean-Pierre Boyer - Perde Pas la Main
10. Claire Fontaine - P'tit Jean
11. Jean-Pierre Boyer - Reunion Comela
12. Claire Fontaine - Doudou (Medley)
13. Jean-Pierre Boyer - Z'ot Marmaille
14. Claire Fontaine - Saison Hortensia
15. Jean-Pierre Boyer - Piton la Fournaise
16. Claire Fontaine - Tit'fleur Fanée, Tit'fleur Aimée


Reunion Island is a volcanic island east of Madagascar in the southern Indian Ocean. A virtual secret to the non-francophone world, it possesses one of the world's richest cultural and musical mixes – a volcanic, passionate, joyous, sexy and rhythmic lifestyle. Réunion Island is the home of sega, a unique style of music that contains some of the world's most soulful sounds. Sega evokes the same feelings as the blues, reflecting the absorption of French musette harmonies with a hint of jazz influence.
Claire Fontaine and Jean-Pierre Boyer: two names that are synonymous with the great period of sega. All their great hits have been brought together on this album, which will bring back fond memories for all those who already know and love Réunion and will introduce those who don't to the sincerity and authenticity of the creole spirit.

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Dembo Konté & Malamini Jobarteh
Baa Toto
Wallbank-Warwick WWCD005, 1987

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1. Jato
2. Alla L'aa Ke
3. Baatoto
4. Cheddo
5. Kumbasora
6. Ten Kulu Kumba Wecho
7. Amadu Faal
8. Fodé Kaba

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Pygmées Aka - Musiques et chants polyphoniques de la sylve
VDE-Gallo PEO CD-776, 1994

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1. Arc musical mbèla, chant de chasse
2. Arc musical mbèla et bouteille percutée
3. Arc musical èngbíti
4. Arc musical èngbítí
5. Percussion contemporaine pòkè
6. Chant polyphonique et ngòmbì, Kanabaleti kuango
7. Chant polyphonique et ngòmbi, Bieco
8. Chant polyphonique et mòkindá, O gilo mahe gilo
9. Chants polyphoniques et mòkindá, grande fête de divertissement

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Zaire - Entre les lacs et la foret. La musique des Nande
VDE-Gallo VDE-652, 1991

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Instruments solistes
01. Arc musical ekibulenge
02. Flûte endeku
03. Vièle akaghovoghovo
04. Harpe enanga
05. Flûte enyamulere (a-b-c)
06. Lamellophone akasayi
07. Lamellophone erikembe
08. Guitare
Musique des femmes
09. Chant de mariage
10. Deux berceuses
11. Deux danses pour une naissance (a-b)
Musique d’ensembles
12. Endara
13. Erirenga
14. Omunde
15. Erighomba

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Hamar, South Ethiopia - Nyabole. Singing on the Way to the Dancing Ground
Wergo SM 1707 2, 1978 (2003)

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01. Tingle apho (Playing the Musical Bow)
02. Woissa (Playing the Flute)
03. Laensha (Calming Down Song)
04. Yegeno (Word Game)
05. Goala (Playing the Lyre)
06. Nyabole (Singing on the Way to the Dancing Ground)
07. Churra (Leaping Dance)
08. Gurra (Dancing in a Row)
09. Bu (Ox and Goat Songs)
10. Aeke gadi (Dance of the Ancestors)
11. Galeba gadi (Dance of the Galeba)
12. Yeda (Holding Dance)
13. Maz sa goala (The Lyre of the Initiates)
14. Merta (Song of the Killer)
15. Aephino (Wailing)
16. Lomotor sa dalk (Lomotor’s Speech)
17. Osh (Public Meeting)
18. Raega (War Songs)
19. Aeke gadi (Songs of the Ancestors)
20. Barjo aela (Blessing)

Recorded in Southern Ethiopia, 1970-1976

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Sissoko Yakhouba
Gambia. Griot Tradition
Air Mail Music SA 141152, 2007

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1. Malinke
2. African Tales
3. Spirit of the Mask
4. Savanna

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Ghana - Music of the Northern Tribes
Lyrichord LYRCD 7321, 1976

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1. Mamprusi
2. Grunshi
3. Frafra
4. Kusasi
5. Dagarti
6. Dagarti
7. Kasena
8. Kasena
9. Kasena

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Yé Lassina Coulibaly & Yan Kadi Faso
Burkina Faso - Mali: Music of Today
Buda Musique 1978322, 2001

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01. Doussou
02. Goundo yiri den
03. Mogo man wole
04. Yafamma
05. Dambe
06. Seme yiri
07. Africain nou
08. Benkani
09. Aïyebn deme delicola
10. Fencoro
11. Yankadi
12. Borro
13. Saka kounou
14. Antala

Yé Lassina Coulibaly - vocals, percussion
Lassina Dembele - vocals, percussion, balafon
Jean-Marie Dao - vocals, balafon
Diourou Diallo - flute
Zoumana Tereta - Sokko
Harouna Samare - kamele N'goni, bolon
Lassina Konate - percussion
Bayni Koita - guitar
Reni - flute

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Dobet Gnahoré
Ano Neko
Contre-jour cj014, 2004

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01. Intro Pygmé
02. Youné
03. Kakou (Je Meurs) [En Bété]
04. Weli
05. Nsielé (Fatigue) [En Bété]
06. Warabo
07. Nan (Maman) [En Malinké]
08. Sida
09. Atho
10. Mindilé (La Vie Est Belle)
11. Notéfi
12. Nadodo
13. Flute (Intro)
14. Bété Djili (Esprits Bétés)
15. Abiani
16. Amonbolo


Dobet Gnahoré is an up-and-coming young artist from Africa's Ivory Coast. She not only posesses a incredible voice but she also has a commanding presence on stage. Gnahoré inherited all the power of the bété traditions from her father Boni Gnahoré, drum-master and vocal lead of the Attungblan Choir. As part of her studies before becoming a professional singer, Gnahoré performed alongside her father in the Ki Yi Mbock theatre troupe in Abidjian. The album's title, Ano Neko, means "let us create together" in bété. Gnahoré's album is a mix of African folk traditions with modern sounds reminiscent of the work of to Zap Mama and Sally Nyolo and features songs in French, Bété, Fon, Baoulé, Lingala and Malinké.

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Abou Chihabi
Komoro. Islands of the Moon
Air Mail Music SA 141099, 1998

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01. Rikedje ?
02. Viva Komoro
03. Asubuhi Idja (Ashuhi)
04. Ephanu Rike Ndahuovi (Rikenda Hupvi)
05. Naya Kamilihe (Ya Kamilihe)
06. Utsilemewe
07. Susu (Susu Mbelele)
08. Itra Nanga
09. Nambie Saa Ndzima
10. Tsasi N'Garidjao
11. Entre la Raison et la Passion

Quote: Author of his country's first national anthem, composer Abou Chihabi has found just the right tone to express the spirit of the Comoran people. The album features songs denouncing injustice and oppression, praising the values of democracy and tolerance - songs that enrich his country's popular heritage!

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Mikidache
Kauli / Words. The Comoro Islands
Long Distance WAG 331, 1998

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01. Usishange (Song of Fidelity)
02. Nifanye Dje? (What Should I Do?)
03. Muana Oyi (Lost Childhood)
04. Mwandzani (My Friend My Brother)
05. Eba Rambe
06. Afrika
07. Esheleva (Don't Forget That You're Only a Human)
08. Nakotsaha (I Would Love)
09. Mauwa (My Rose)
10. Ngoma
11. Usikitisha (Sadness)
12. Usilale (Wake Up)
13. Bweni (Woman)
14. Nyinyi (You over There)


The Comoros are a group four islands lying in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and continental Africa. Though they have their own distinct language and culture, like all small isolated places, the influence of their larger neighbours is clear, most obviously in the music. The most popular style in this poor but picturesque country is the decidedly Arabian flavoured twarab, closely related to Zanzibar’s taarab. But Mikidache’s songs more closely show the influence of the Madagascan sounds also heard in Comorian music. Take for instance, his way of playing the acoustic guitar, which is strongly reminiscent of the Madagascan marovany (box zither).
“I try to approach the sound of this traditional instrument in the way I play and tune the guitar,” explains the 33-year-old guitarist, singer and song writer. “For me, Madagascan music is ‘complete’ in terms of its harmonies and rhythms.”
Mikidache was only thirteen when he started to teach himself the guitar twenty years ago, despite opposition from his family. After all, who could make a living from music in the îles de la lune? Soon though, he was playing with a group of young musicians called Ylang Ylang. To the surprise of everyone, a successful two month tour of the archipelago showed they might make a go of it, and in 1986, the group flew to Paris. They stayed there for the next three years, attracting attention from the French media with a 12’ single and support gigs for high profile African and Caribbean artists.
Mikidache eventually returned to his worried parents in the Comoros, but was soon back in France to complete his education. After three years of studying, he decided to follow his instinct and return to music, although he also had to work at McDonalds restaurants in Marseille, Nice and then Paris just to make ends meet! It was during this time that he met two of the musicians featured on Hima. With Jules Bikoko (bass) Pascal Pallisco (accordion) a drummer and sound engineer, he finally managed to record his first solo album, Kauli, which to their joyful astonishment won the coveted prix Découvertes RFI in 1999.

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Ousmane Touré
Avenue du Monde
Together Production TOG 0501, 2005

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01. Mandou
02. Beng
03. Dimba
04. Terena Mou Teu
05. Simbala
06. Yomi
07. Disso
08. Sembo
09. Avenue Du Monde
10. Leer

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Les Tambours de Brazza
Congo Drums
Air Mail Music SA 141155, 1994 (2008)

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01. Kele
02. Bac-city
03. Mame yo
04. Mama ngoudi
05. Le ras du temps bourre
06. Cc obsession
07. Yaka
08. Toi
09. Ya yengo
10. Solo du desert

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Kanda Bongo Man
Isambe-Monie
Editions de Bertholene, 1987

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1. Isambe
2. Wallow
3. Frères Soki
4. Monie
5. Yesu Christu
6. Kadhi
7. Liso te
8. Lowazo

Quote: Kanda Bongo Man is one of the foremost figures in modern African popular music. He formed his first band as a 15-year-old in 1973, together with his two brothers, Soki Vangu and Soki Dianzenza. But the band, Orchestre Bella Mambo (later Bella Bella), toured in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Zaire with their newly created Soukous, a music style that is a cross between Caribbean rumba rhythms and traditional African music. 1979 Kanda Bongo Man went to Paris and had various jobs for a couple of years, including a stint at a glass factory, before getting a recording contract in 1981. Together with guitarist Diblo Dibala and Rigo Starr (!) he developed his own melodious and catchy Soukous. Already on his first discs, "Iyole" and "Djessy", he shows his ability to unite African dance rhythms with good melodies - a mix he later has sticked to and developed. In 1985 he appeared for the first time in England, at the WOMAD festival. Kanda Bongo Man has released a rack of albums and his swinging guitar-based dance music is popular all over the world today.

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Madagascar - Pays Antanosy. Sarandra
Ocora C 560214, 2007

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01. Saribara
02. Matavy resaky
03. Kapindra
04. Solo de luth mandaly
05. Sarozaka
06. Sarandra en solo
07. Solomahavelo
08. Sarandra en solo
09. Matavy resaky
10. Kapindra
11. Lera ñandro
12. Tsimidiniky
13. Sarandran-jejo
14. E lahy ê
15. Lokanga
16. Beko: Betrolahy
17. Sarandra en solo
18. Sarandra en trio
19. Lera ñandro
20. Lera ñandro

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Mahmoud Ahmed
Live in Paris
Wagram WAG 331, 1997

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01. Yèshèga Lidj Nègèr
02. Yasèlamé Lalo
03. Lebèsh Kabashen
04. Tezeta Garédéw
05. Wèy Feqer (Slow / Fast)
06. Endénèsh Bèlulegn
07. Tezeta
08. Kulun
09. Mèla Mèla
10. Dèra

Mahmoud Ahmed - vocals
Kebret Zekiwos - guitar
Abate Zerihun - saxophone
Akilu Zewde - saxophone
Dawit Yifru - keyboards
Giovanni Rico - bass

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Mozambique - One
Globestyle CDORB 086, 1994

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01. Grupo Xitende da Orquesta de Timbala - Magalango
02. Grupo Ngalanga da Unidade 7 - Muticico/Munguenisso
03. Grupo Estrela Vermelha do Ilha de Mocanbique - Enhipitit Equissirua
04. Joao Mate - Mama Na Wamina Anga Monaga Meticale
05. Grupo Estrela Vermelha (Carrupeia Bairro, Nampula) - Unabadera Uhema
06. Grupo Cultura N'Kissa - N'Kissa
07. Machipiga Mafiso - Ndiribe Nyumba
08. Grupo 'Kava Unga Heti' Alberto Machavel - Tira Hikhumbula Mondlane
09. Conjunto Ndzumbe de Bairro Inhagoia - Utemdene
10. Grupo Chigovia de Jardim Zoologico - Ntabuya Mundzuku
11. Grupo Beira Mar - Essifa Zonhipiti
12. Grupo Nyanga de Moixange - Chihire
13. Baile Kaniwah - Komvarava Kovela
14. Makwaela T.P.M. - Saudamos O Grupo Ladysmith Black Mambazo
15. Afonco Balate - Nisalili Aussiwanini


It used to be that folks looking for a little exotica would turn to Africa for some pygmy hocketing or talking drums to spice their diet of Western pop, but increasingly African pop music has grown to sound like hip-hop and other discoid fare. The frisson of otherness can still be found, if that's what you're after, in this sampler from Mozambique which showcases fifteen different groups playing music unlike anything you're likely to have heard before. Mozambique has resisted outside influences even as it struggled with a long brutal civil war, which was still going on at the time of this recording. A Ladysmith Black Mambazo tribute by Makwaela might sound a bit familiar, and perhaps too the Gregorian harmonies of the Grupo Estrela Vermelha, but it soon drifts into otherworldliness. Traditional log drums have been replaced by oil drums or pieces of corrugated metal, and coffee cans filled with pebbles substitute for gourd rattles, but the indigenous rhythms and melodies endure.


Recorded in 1989 but issued years later, this is a really splendid collection of music ranging from traditional musical bow through large voices-and-percussion groups and wonderful Makua fiddle via Shangaan rural guitar and accordion to an a cappella group performing a form of mbube brought back from South Africa by migrant workers. -John Storm Roberts

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela)
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Album : Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela)
Artist : Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Release Date : 2003
Label : Wrasse Records
Catalog # : Wrass 100
Genre : Ethnic
Subgenre : Isicathamya
Total size : 160 M

Individual track details :
01. Wenyukela 4:51
02. Uqinisil' Ubaba 3:53
03. Selingelethu Sonke 4:16
04. Wangibambeleza 4:59
05. Wenza Ngani 4:36
06. Udidekil' Umhlaba 4:31
07. Lyahlonipha Lengane 4:07
08. Wamlul' Umshado 4:03
09. Because I love 4:08
10. Black is Beautiful 3:28
11. Music knows no Boundaries 3:05
12. Fak' Ibhande 3:25
13. Tribute 1:16
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Comments:
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is one of those acts that everyone should go and see. The sweet South African harmonies of this band, which was brought to these shores thanks mainly to Paul Simon's Graceland record, are still as strong as ever. Having worked with everyone from Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton, the ten member group, led by founder Joseph Shabalala, has released a new album but under rather tragic circumstances. While on tour in 2002, Shabalala's wife Nellie was murdered by a masked gunman outside a church in South Africa. There are still no leads and no suspects. So after enduring hardships through apartheid, this is possibly the hardest album for the group. But it is also one of their best.
Shabalala's vocal starts off the title track, which slowly gives way to the group's a cappella greatness. From the rolling of the tongues to the give and take Shabalala leads the other nine through, the sound is a bit somber but there is a hopeful spirit in it. The melody near the halfway point is another plus. It's a good introduction into the rest of the record. "Uqinisil' Ubada (Lord Is the Light and Truth)" is more upbeat and up-tempo, despite still being void of any instruments aside from voice. Shabalala starts the refrain that is the foundation of the song and then proceeds to sing over and at times under the rich tenor and bass harmony.

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Sourakata Koite
Kora
Keytone KYT 789, 1986/1997

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01. Kora
02. Kano
03. Sidat Hydara
04. Suto Tala
05. Titi
06. Lamin Bangna
07. Kala
08. Baweleng
09. Tara
10. Jahka

Quote: This second release of Sourakata Koite with Keytone Records is named after the instrument that he has played since his early youth. Though Koite currently lives in France and performs all over the world, his ‘roots’ travel with him in his World Music played on the Kora, a traditional African string instrument.

Quote: Koite learned to play kora and balafon as a child, having been born into a griot family. He played in various hotel and club bands in Dakar, northern France, and Paris starting in 1975. His Paris gig made him a popular attraction on the European festival circuit in the 1980s. - Steve Huey

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Original Zengala Band
Kenya (Africa Vol. 01)
P & G media-service 223515-321/A, 2006

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01. Usimcheke Kilema
02. Nili Kua Na Numewango
03. Sakina
04. Mama Wa Kambo
05. Asili Ya Utamaduni
06. Pamela
07. Sophie
08. Vicky
09. Baba Athumani
10. Fitina

Sudi Ali Dzaphara
Alfani Juma Mwabaha
Khamis Swaleh Ngozi
Abdalla Hamisi Mwapesa
Ali Mohamed Mwazala
Abdul Abubakar Magumba
Rumumba Viango Vigedi

Recorded, mixed and arranged by Franco Cufone and Idy Cortini at Tropical Recording Studio in Malindi.

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Them Mushrooms
Kazi ni Kazi - Tribute to Bob Marley - Kenya (Africa Vol. 03)
P & G media-service 223515-321/C, 2006

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01. We Are All One
02. Unkula Huu
03. Kazi Ni Kazi
04. Mama
05. Conmen Wicked Men
06. Say No
07. Enuff is Enuff
08. Rwanda
09. Back in Dubai
10. My Indian Lady
11. Walanga Pera
12. Tribute to Bob Marley
13. Viva Italia
14. Shine on
15. Swiss Lady

John Buya / Jillo - drums, vocals
Freddie Awalla / Onyango - guitar, vocals
Dickson Owuor / Onyango - trumpet, percussion
John Katana / Harrison - keyboards, vocals
Billy Sarro / Harrison - bass guitar, vocals
Teddy Kalanda / Harrison - tenor sax, percussion

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Rumba is Rumba
Bilenge Musica du Zaire - Zaire (Africa Vol. 04)
P & G media-service 223515-321/D

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1. Anna Bella
2. Wazazi Wangu
3. Bilenge Musica
4. Likanisi
5. Rumba is Rumba
6. Ewango
7. Rita. M
8. Jay - Jay

All songs recorded and mixed by Ahmed Juma at Sync Sound Studios

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Kawesa
Yerere - Uganda (Africa Vol. 05)
P & G media-service 223515-321/E

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01. Yerere
02. Semusajja - Feat. Bobo & Rocky
03. African Paradise
04. Physical Thang - Feat. Ebony Affair
05. Kind O' Girl (Juliana) - Feat. Hardstone
06. Gira Otere Ogende
07. Stop the Pain
08. Sirina - Feat. K. M.
09. Washed Tears - Feat. Tedd Josiah
10. Let Peace Shine - Duet with Noel
11. People Need
12. Yerere (Remix) - Feat. Hardstone

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Safari Sound Band
Mambo Jambo - Kenya (Africa, Vol. 07)
P & G media-service 223515-321/G

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01. Mpenzi
02. Haba Haba Soup Soup
03. Mambo Jambo
04. Binti
05. Kala Mashaka
06. Hinde
07. Kabutema
08. Malaika
09. Nilikupenda
10. Mamake Asiya

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Angelique Kidjo
Oremi
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Album : Oremi
Artist : Angelique Kidjo
Release Date : 1998
Label : ISLAND U.S.
Number of Discs: 1
Genre : World
Total time : 00:47:47
Total size : 72,5 MB

Individual track details :
01 Introduction 00:38
02 Voodoo Child (Slight Return) 03:49
03 Never Know 04:44
04 Babalao 04:30
05 Loloye 03:52
06 Itche Koutche 05:56
07 Open Your Eyes 04:28
08 Yaki Yaki 03:43
09 Give It Up 04:23
10 Oremi 03:48
11 Orubaba 04:16
12 No Worry 03:40
13 We Are One 04:10

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Comments:
Recorded at Quad Studios and Hit Factory, New York, New York; Gravity and Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, Illinois; Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa.

OREMI was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best World Music Album.

Singer and songwriter Angelique Kidjo has her feet planted in many worlds on OREMI, and it sounds fantastic. A cosmopolitan hailing from Benin, West Africa, Angelique maneuvers gracefully and transcendently across the African Diaspora and back. Her studio assemblage here is a fine one, in that they help her thread tight seams between "urban" sounds, funk, jazz and the pop of her home region, leading to an outstanding production that sounds as organic as it is diverse.

"Itche Koutche" is robust street-funk that features special guest Branford Marsalis on soprano sax, blowing a lovely batch of sonic bubbles. "Babalao" does more of the same but with a decidedly Deep Forest feel. Jazz chanteuse Cassandra Wilson adds honey to the sage and mellow "Never Know." While no rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" may ever rip as ferociously as the original, Kidjo's layered vocal overdubs, jumbo-sized bass lines and down-tempo treatment give it loads of attitude and shine all the same. As she coasts back and forth between her native tongue and English, Kidjo dispenses West African proverbial wisdom in a form both resonant and intensely hip, giving OREMI wide appeal.

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Sir Roberto
Acquele - Hi-Life. The Original Sound from Ghana (Africa 10)
P & G media-service 223515-321/J

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01. Yaa
02. Kaya Kaya
03. Adofo Ndwom
04. Waves
05. Save the World
06. A True African
07. Begye W'ani
08. Acquele
09. Do It Without Drugs
10. Efri Woara

All songs written, arranged, produced and performed by Sir Roberto.
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, and 10 recorded and mixed at Soundcheck Studio, Bülach, Switzerland. Engineered by Roger Kevins.
Tracks 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 recorded and mixed at Cage Studio, Zürich, Switzerland.

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Sierra Leone - Musiques Traditionelles
Ocora C 580036, 1996


1. Chant de louange avec petit luth et choeur de voix à bouche fermée
2. Chant de louanges avec guitare et voix (Femme)
3. Solo de flûte foula
4. Tambours temné (Société insourou)
5. Chanteur de louanges avec harpe en calebasse
6. Filles mandingo, hymne chrétien
7. Xylophones karanko
8. Tambours limba
9. Femmes mendé, (Société boundou)

Recorded 1976/77


The traditions of the Fula griots and the Mende, Themne, Limba and Karanko drums, compose the present musical panorama.


The first track is 10 minutes of a man singing, occasionally joined by another male singer, over a drone of repeated chords on an instrument that sounds much like a ukelele. The second track consists of a woman singing a somewhat more interesting line over an equally repetitious accompaniment played by what the notes identify as three guitars; but whose most notable characteristic for European trained ears is their non-Western standard tuning and tone color--rather restricted in upper overtones (dull) by our standards. The third track is a nine minute solo on a three holed flute; the construction of the piece results from the immediate repetition several times in succession of very small fragments--4, 5, or 6 note fragments. Track 4 is a village chant/dance, with drums, rattles and cowbells in a style that may well be familiar to anyone who has had a slight exposure to 'traditional African village music'. Track 5 is rather similar in nature, but with lutes, and not the best recording quality. Track 6 is a Christian Hymn sung by two schoolgirls. Track 7 is a xylophone and chant track; track 8 more chanting with drums and cowbells, very repetitious; track 8 is women singing with a rattle.
There is a nice variety of instruments and styles; but not one track stands out as particularly fascinating. The collection demonstrates how different African and European music and aesthetics are; jazz, blues, and the like notwithstanding. For someone looking in particular for examples of music from Sierra Leone, of course this will do; but for someone in search of something really special and unique I doubt they will be satisfied with this particular CD.

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Farafina
Nemako
Intuition INT 3241-2, 1998

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01. Nemako
02. Africa Denou
03. Kora
04. Bana
05. Badéya
06. Fana
07. La Paix
08. Djigui
09. Miribali
10. Kedo
11. Ai Bamba
12. Touma
13. Fien

Yaya Outtara - lead vocals, djembé, balofon, kora bass
Mamadou Diabate - lead vocals, kora
Soungalo Coulibaly - lead vocals, flute
Souleyname Sanou - lead vocals, doumdou'ba
Haruna Koita - lead vocals, keyboards
Baba Diarra - balafon
Dedougou Dambele - tama, kenke' ni, bara
Salif Kone - balafon, djembé, bara
Thierry van Roy - keyboards, e-bow guitar
Dominique Milliat - acoustic & electric bass


Das Balafon-Ensemble Farafina aus dem westafrikanischen Burkina Faso ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren ständiger Gast auf den Konzertbühnen der Welt. Durch aufsehenerregende Kooperationen wie jene mit den Rolling Stones, mit dem japanischen Klangarchitekten Ryuichi Sakamoto und Integrations-Pionier Jon Hassell hatten sie als eine der ersten Gruppen entscheidenden Anteil an der steigenden Popularität der Weltmusik in unseren Breitengraden.
"Nemako", das dritte Album unter eigenen Namen, überzeugt einmal mehr durch den für Farafina typischen, warmen und rhythmusbetonten Sound, der schon die erste CD "Bolomakote" weltweit zu einem Bestseller machte. Dabei gelingt der Band das Kunststück, den aufgeschlossenen Umgang mit Versatzstücken zeitgenössischer Pop-Kultur zu pflegen, ohne damit jedoch ihre authentischen Wurzeln bis zur Unkenntlichkeit zu übertünchen.

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Farafina
Kanou
Intuition INT 3206-2, 2001

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01. Sabadou
02. Warri
03. Gouansang
04. Tamako
05. Kanou
06. Ayafle
07. Percus
08. Nening
09. Ouanso
10. Nianaman
11. Ladirikan

Mahama Konate - balafon
Paco Ye Adama - djembe, vocals
Yaya Ouattara - djembe, balafon, kora, vocals
Seydou Zon - soukou, vocals
Bêh Palm - second bara
Mara Diabate - kora, vocals
Léopold Sanou - bara

Quote: Powerful rhythms and exotic melodies performed on balafon, flute and kora - this is the recipe for the music of Farafina, a music that fascinates an audience around the globe.
When it comes to recording new songs, it seems that almost all Stars from the African music scene do only trust Western studios with their sophisticated technique. Farafina has chosen another way. Their producers brought all the equipment to Bobo-Dioulasso, capturing a fresh recording that breathes and lives. A breeze of warm air and the smell of tea and traditional rice dishes was more typical to the recordings than the clean atmosphere of laboratory. The most outstanding feat of Farafina is certainly their ability to expand their music without denying their traditional instruments. So, while integrating orchestral forms and new melodies, the balafons, koras, flute, djembes, tama, and baras are still there. Of course new timbres have been brought by guitar and keyboard, and not in the last by the griotte Fatoumata Dembele, a female voice adding a fresh colour to this up till now male only ensemble.

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Sénégal - Senegal
Air Mail Music SA 141005, 1991

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1. Djeli Keba Kouaté - Improvisation sur des themes Malinkés
2. Fodé Drame & Bana Sissoko - Suite de themes pour deux kora

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Cheikh Lô
Lamp Fall
World Circuit wcd073, 2000

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01. Sou
02. Lamp Fall
03. Xale
04. Kelle Magni
05. Senegal-Bresil
06. Sante Yalla
07. Toogayu M'Bedd
08. N'Galula
09. Sama Kaani Xeen
10. Bamba Mo Woor
11. Fattaliku Demb
12. Kelle Magni (Encore)
13. Zikroulah

Cheikh Lô - vocals, guitar
Lamine Faye - guitar
Adson Santana - guitar
Davi Moraes - guitar
Pee-Wee Ellis - saxophone
Erick Firmino - bass guitar
Etienne Mbappe - bass guitar
Samba N'Dokh - talking drum
Thio M'Baye - percussion


Nearly every artist in Senegal has to wrestle with the long shadow cast by the mighty Youssou N'Dour. A former N'Dour protege, Cheikh Lo is one who has staked his own claim. With a deep but still sweetly melodious and sometimes hoarse voice that is the opposite of the keening N'Dour's, Lo takes a foundation of Mbalax--an uptempo Senegalese style that mixes pop, African and Caribbean styles together in varying degrees--and adds even more. Here, on his first album in six years, a drum troop from the Brazilian state of Bahia fills out some tunes and James Brown saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis is brought in to add some peppy soul music-inflected horn parts to others. The intersection of ideas, styles, and cultures is far from smooth, but the kinetic energy created by all the influences brings a festive vibrancy to the music. Highlights include the undulating "N'Galula," the smooth ballad "Sante Yalla," and the chattering "Senegal/Bresil." --Tad Hendrickson


Senegalese musical maverick Cheikh Lo's third album for World Circuit/Nonesuch, Lamp Fall, has a distinctively contemporary feel, incorporating different styles and influences while retaining the deep spirituality that is essential to Lo. Lamp Fall is undeniably upbeat, celebratory album, that weaves together a myriad of colors and textures.

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Gordon Odametey
Power to the Soul
Gamton Records CD GAM 003, 2000

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01. Power To The Soul 4'15
02. Assase 3'54
03. Warrior - Kpalogo Live Solo 3'35
04. Okemi Ekpe 3'52
05. Noko Ye Dzen - Djembe Live Solo 5'07
06. Flying Gods 5'01
07. My Hometown 7'48
08. The Queen Is Born 4'00
09. Jungle Walk 8'53
10. Aseriso 7'26
11. Nana 2'44
12. Ogidi Gidi 4'28
13. Wala Aba 5'01


Also from Gamton but a different order of thing entirely, Gordon Odametey's album just exploded out of my speakers like several simultaneous earthquakes, frightening the dog and me out of our skin. I have to say that the title track - violent, visceral and explosive - is one of the most thrilling demonstrations of percussion I've heard. And so it proceeds - it's rare for a drumming album to approach the spiritual, and anyone who's ever tried to assemble a band knows the difficulty of finding a drummer who also understands music. But this prodigious Ghanaian ( based in Berlin for 15 Years ) provides a glowing lesson of what can be achieved by holdness, intuition and good hands. At times, the effects are thunderous, other times more conversational. But always I think the riffs and rhythms derive directly from spoken phrase and sentence, the mind leading the hand. Rattling beads, a backdrop of human voices, barking dogs, and didgeridoo - this is a beautifully recorded aural canvas that just might do your head in. - Rick Sanders



With his second album "Power To The Soul" Gordon Odametey summarizes his experience as a drummer and presents an artistically well balanced result of 20 years of drumming. The 'classical' use of traditional patterns of rhythm is accentuated, however, the musician' s preference for free drumming is easily to be recognized. Gordon Odametey has been living in Germany for 15 years.
He comes from a Ghanian family of musicians and healers and combines experiences made in the diaspora with those of the origins of drumming. In addition to the aesthaetic effect of sounds "Power To The Soul" deals with the power inherent in music: the freeing of emotions and being aware of them. Gordon Odametey works with the music's effects on the soul and feelings of his audience. His music translates and causes emotions: "You feel that you are being cured ... in a way that you cannot describe and you feel happiness ... , an overwhelming joy of life."

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela)
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Album : Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela)
Artist : Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Release Date : 2003
Label : Wrasse Records
Catalog # : Wrass 100
Genre : Ethnic
Subgenre : Isicathamya
Total size : 160 M

Individual track details :
01. Wenyukela 4:51
02. Uqinisil' Ubaba 3:53
03. Selingelethu Sonke 4:16
04. Wangibambeleza 4:59
05. Wenza Ngani 4:36
06. Udidekil' Umhlaba 4:31
07. Lyahlonipha Lengane 4:07
08. Wamlul' Umshado 4:03
09. Because I love 4:08
10. Black is Beautiful 3:28
11. Music knows no Boundaries 3:05
12. Fak' Ibhande 3:25
13. Tribute 1:16
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Comments:
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is one of those acts that everyone should go and see. The sweet South African harmonies of this band, which was brought to these shores thanks mainly to Paul Simon's Graceland record, are still as strong as ever. Having worked with everyone from Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton, the ten member group, led by founder Joseph Shabalala, has released a new album but under rather tragic circumstances. While on tour in 2002, Shabalala's wife Nellie was murdered by a masked gunman outside a church in South Africa. There are still no leads and no suspects. So after enduring hardships through apartheid, this is possibly the hardest album for the group. But it is also one of their best.
Shabalala's vocal starts off the title track, which slowly gives way to the group's a cappella greatness. From the rolling of the tongues to the give and take Shabalala leads the other nine through, the sound is a bit somber but there is a hopeful spirit in it. The melody near the halfway point is another plus. It's a good introduction into the rest of the record. "Uqinisil' Ubada (Lord Is the Light and Truth)" is more upbeat and up-tempo, despite still being void of any instruments aside from voice. Shabalala starts the refrain that is the foundation of the song and then proceeds to sing over and at times under the rich tenor and bass harmony.

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Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou
Piano Solo (Ethiopiques 21)
Buda Musique 860122, 2005

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01. The Homeless Wanderer
02. The Last Tears of a Deceased
03. A Young Girl’s Complaint
04. The Mad Man’s Laughter
05. Presentiment
06. Mother’s Love
07. Ballad of the Spirits
08. The Song of the Sea
09. Homesickness
10. Golgotha
11. The Jordan River Song
12. The Garden of Gethesemanie
13. The Song of Abayi
14. The Story of the Wind
15. Evening Breeze
16. Tenkou! Why Feel Sorry?


In the rich, varied and bizarre history of African music, the tragedy of the Ethiopian pop recording industry stands alone. But for the past few years, Buda Records has brought us the Ethiopiques series, showcasing the immense scope of the golden age of Ethiopian music – lovingly assembled, remastered and fully annotated. An outstanding pianist and a remarkable composer, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guébrou (now a Christian nun in a Jerusalem monastery) once recorded her own piano solo works, steeped in Ethiopian culture.The rich, personal poetry of these songs brings to mind Claude Debussy or Carlos d'Alessio's "India Song" – a rare curiosity indeed, with beautiful melodies and a charming interpretation.


Having exposed the goldmine of pre-Mengistu Swinging Addis and tentatively explored traditional instrumental and vocal music, Francis Falceto's incomparable Ethiopiques series keeps rolling with one of its strangest volumes yet. Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou was a daughter of privilege, and as such was sent abroad to Europe in the 1930s for a Western education. Her schooling included music, and she became a pianist, eventually moving to Jerusalem and recording highly unique pieces that filter the traditional Ethiopian pentatonic scale through classical technique-- in the end sounding like impressionistic jazz.


I thought I had heard every tale told about the love of music. This is as interesting a story as it is unusual.
Move over Mulatu Astatke and Girma Yifrashewa. Wake up the echoes of Prof Ashenafi Kebede. There is an old but new, no, not a sheriff, but a nun in town. Yes, you read right, a nun. This is the story of Emahoy Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou, a musical genius. Her talent has been compared to Jazz and classical greats like, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, and Jelly Roll Morton, and even Eric Satie as well as Beethoven in some of her works.
I guess genius comes in many shapes and forms. This unheralded musical talent, however, has such an interesting tale, it almost makes her musical talent the side story. I accidentally stumbled into her CD last weekend at a store and decided to do a little research on her, as I sometimes do before purchasing the CD. The short bio I found was absolutely amazing. Here are a few excerpts.
The latest installment in the Ethiopiques series is a brilliant, gorgeous and captivating record: solo piano compositions from Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou, whose warm, gentle touch evokes everyone from the work of Debussy to Fats Waller to Bill Evans. Born in 1923 into a learned Ethiopian family, Guebrou was educated in Switzerland (where she first learned piano) and Cairo as well as in her native country. - Soundfix
Meditations on bible themes and the beauties of nature were her favorite subjects and her compositions were often built around recognizably Ethiopian melodic structures. But they also reveal refracted shards of what would certainly be cited as influences if only it could be established she had ever heard the works of Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, Abdullah Ibrahim and especially, Eric Satie. But ultimately, Sister GuÈbrou seems to be a lone reed -- but a very beautiful one. - Christina Roden
The 21st volume in the grand Ethiopiques series (not bad for a country that has no musical tradition of its own to speak of) is dedicated to the solo piano works of the outstanding composer and performer Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou , a daughter of Ethiopian high society who chucked it all to become a nun in the nation's Orthodox Church. Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou was educated in Europe. She played violin (under the tutelage of Polish émigré Alexander Kontorowicz ). She took up her piano studies while in the convent and teaching at an orphanage. - Thom Jurek
"Not bad for a country that has no musical tradition of its own..."? Well, somebody done told you wrong, Mr Jukrek. I think you need to do some homework about Ethiopian music. But that will be adressed at a later date on this blog. For now, your kind review serves our purpose.

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Ethiopie - Eglise orthodoxe éthiopienne de Jérusalem. Assomption à Däbrä Gännät
Ocora C 560027/28, 1992


01. Messe éthiopienne. Litanies de la veillée de l’Assomption (Felseta Maryam): Début de la messe du 8 août 1989, 2e jour du carême de l’Assomption. Du chant d’entrée à la doxologie solennelle
02. Doxologie et adoration, au cours de la "Prière de l’Encens" (S’alwota-’at’ân). Messe du 9 août 1989, 3e jour du carême de l’Assomption
03. Hymne à la Mère de Dieu" et le Tri sagion. Messe du 17 août 1989, 11è jour du carême de l’Assomption
04. Notre Père", messe du 9 août 1989
05. Prière de pénitence et les quarante et une invocations "Seigneur prends pitié de nous, ô Christ". Messe du 17 août 1989
06. Seigneur prends pitié de nous, ô C hrist". Les quarante et une invocations au cours de la messe de l’Assomption, 22 août 1989
07. Chant de communion et chant d’actions de grâces. Messe du 8 août 1989
08. Extrait de la 5e grande litanie avec tambour et sistres. Veillée du "Felseta Maryam" (Assomption). Nuit du 21 au 22 août 1989
09. La première partie des Vêpres du 31 juillet 1989
10. Seconde partie des Vêpres du Temps ordinaire. Office du 3 août 1989
11. 11e jour du carême de l’Assomption. Les deux premiers choeurs litaniques des Vêpres anticipées. 17 août 1989.

Ethiopian liturgical chant excerpts from different masses for the fasting at the Assumption.

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Ooleya Mint Amartichitt
Mauritania - Praise Songs
Long Distance, 1998

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01. Guelty Beyte Il Hagueny
02. Mema
03. Mellasse
04. Wezene
05. Zahratou El Ekewany
06. Guatte Ely Nehwelty
07. Mahy Rob
08. Yel Moustapha
09. Dey - Tidinit Solo
10. Oueld
11. Wezene
12. Biye
13. Leguereybe
14. Dey

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Poetry and Languid Charm. Swahili Music from Tanzania and Kenya from the 1920s to the 1950s
Topic Records TSCD936, 2007



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01. Jauharah Orchestra - The Yearning Keeps Increasing in My Heart
02. Jauharah Orchestra/Nasor Khalfan - There Isn't One Who Wouldn't Desire You, If You Clean Yourself Up
03. Siti Binti Saad & Group - You Are a Cat
04. Siti Binti Saad & Group/Sheikh Mbaruk - Don't Be Greedy
05. Egyptian Musical Club - Sheikh Salim's Song
06. Ramazan Na Subeit Bin Ambar - Taksim (Improvisation) on the Nahawand Maqam-Song For Two Instruments
07. Children of the El-Hasanain Koranic School - Oh, Lord of Heaven
08. Egyptian Musical Club - I Am Ill, My Fellow
09. Siti Binti Saad & Ground - Cassava of Jang'ombe
10. Siti Binti Saad & Group/Sheikh Mbaruk - Like a Wodden Boat With Outrigger
11. Alwatan Musical Club - Ee, Baba Pakistani
12. Nahawand No.2 - Bom Amberon
13. Alwatan Musical Club/Layla Maulidi - There Is No End
14. Siti Ganduri/Party of Ras Maalim Rivue - I Am Done With Being Questioned
15. Maalim Abdi - I Desire a Flower (Love)
16. Alwatan Musical Club/M. Maftaha - Where Is the Message?


For those unfamiliar with the taraab musical tradition of East Africa--the haunting, Arabic-influenced ensemble music of the Swahili people - this excellent new collection from Topic Records is a great place to start. Ably compiled by African music scholar Janet Topp Fargion, the collection assembles some truly extraordinary recordings from a variety of mostly-defunct labels--large and small--from the last century. Such long lost labels as the Gramophone Company and Jambo Records recorded Swahili music both in-situ and in their recording studios in Bombay--where Gramophone once brought the legendary taraab singer Siti binti Saad to record in the 1920s. But where the collection truly comes to life is with the extraordinary 1950s field recordings by maverick English musicologist Hugh Tracey. Recording for South Africa's Gallo label, Tracey captured a multitude of taraab orchestras of the day; groups like Egyptian Musical Club, Alwatan Musical Club and soloists like violinist Bom Amberon. Thoughtful and extensive liner notes from Topp complete add valuable context to this excellent little record.


As recorded music developed in the early part of the 20th century, there was more and more pressure on commercial record labels to capitalise on indigenous music in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. This was not some sort of altruistic exercise, rather a market that was open to exploitation. On the East African coast, site of the present day Tanzania and Kenya, there was a “gold rush” fever in the 1930s to record the local music stars.
The music recorded was mostly “taarab”, sung poetry accompanied by an ensemble that played with both traditional African rhythms with Arabic influences and used Arabic and Indian instruments. This exciting music is being here released on CD for the first time, and has been remastered to produce outstanding sound quality from the original 78 rpm recordings.

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Madagascar - Pays Mikea
Ocora C 560115, 1997

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01. Antisivari-dringa
02. Antsa an-katsaky
03. Koiky
04. Marovany tromba
05. Antsa an-katsaky
06. Langoro bilo
07. Antsan - Jejo lava
08. Kiloloky
09. Kilangay kiloloky
10. Iha iahy misera
11. Langoro
12. Valala
13. Kivaleo
14. Lintata
15. Pelaboka
16. Jejo lava
17. Antsatsa
18. Kolo

Recordings of the Mikea people from the forests of the South-West, in ritual musics, yodelling, and highly evocative polyphony.

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Adama Dramé
Grands maitres de la percussion
Auvidis B 6126, 1987

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1. Zaouli Coucouba
2. Appel du Tam-Tam À l'Unité
3. Doumdoumba
4. Le Marché de Bouaké
5. Sabar
6. Kofli


Master percussionist Adama Drame is a sixth-generation Djeli griot from the Malinke region of West Africa. Following in his father's footsteps, Drame became a djembe-playing griot--a revered village storyteller/historian, who recites his people's important events -- wars, family histories, seasons and hunts -- to the rhythms of the djembe drum. A griot's performance can last beyond a full night, and mistakes in tempo or phrasing are not tolerated.
Once Drame decided to become a griot, he and his father practiced extensively, and he joined his father's group at the age of 12. Though the griot's purpose is preserving the heritage of his culture, Drame's father also added modern touches to his band, including guitar, accordion and a horn section. Similarly, Drame extended his musical range to an assortment of drums, including the talking drum, the bongolo and the tchoun, and expanded the international presence of the griot by taking his performance to venues all over the world. Recordings like Giant of Djembe and Mandingo Drums spread his message of West African cultural preservation and revitalization even further. Along with his performing and recording duties, Drame is a percussion instructor and the artistic leader of the Ballet Foliba. - Heather Phares

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Zaïre - Polyphonies Mongo
Ocora C 580050, 1993

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01. Chant Ekomba
02. Sortie de Walekele: 1st Chant
03. Sortie de Walekele: 2nd Chant
04. Sortie de Walekele: 3rd Chant
05. Chants Ekonda: 1st Chant
06. Chants Ekonda: 2nd Chant
07. Chant Choral
08. Suite de Chants et de Danses Bobongo: Chant Baasa
09. Suite de Chants et de Danses Bobongo: Chant de Danse Iyaya
10. Suite de Chants et de Danses Bobongo: Chant Bekole
11. Suite de Chants et de Danses Bobongo: Chant Esoya
12. Suite de Chants et de Danses Bobongo: Chant Wamba
13. Hommes

Complex polyphonic songs of the Mongo, influenced by the Twa Pygmies.

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Burundi - Musiques Traditionnelles
Ocora C 559003, 1967/1988

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01. Chant Avec Cithare
02. Chant De Femmes
03. Ubuhuha
04. Ubuhuha
05. Complainte Avec Viele Monocorde
06. Chant Et Arc Musical
07. Chant Et Sanza
08. Solo De Flute
09. Akazehe Par Une Jeune Fille
10. Akazehe Par Deux Jeunes Filles
11. Solo De Cithare
12. Tambours Royaux 'Ingoma'
13. Suite De Cithare Inanga Avec Voix Chuchotee
14. Sanza Ikembe Avec Voix
15. Tambours Ingoma Avec Choeur D'hommes
16. Grupes De Tambours Royaux Avec Apples De Trompes
17. Chant D'enfant Accompagne D'un Arc Musical Umuduri

Quote: A musical panorama composed of songs, inanga zither, flute, sanza, musical bow and a drums band.

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Abayudaya. Music from the Jewish People of Uganda
Smithsonian Folkways SFW CD 40504, 2003

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01. Psalm 136 3:24
02. Katonda oyo nalimana—God is all-knowing 4:09
03. Hiwumbe awumba—God creates and then destroys 2:31
04. Mwana talitambula—The child will never walk 1:18
05. Mwana, ngolera—Baby, keep quiet 0:49
06. Tulo, tulo—Sleep, sleep 0:52
07. I am a soldier 0:46
08. Mi khamokhah—Who is like you [, O God]? 0:18
09. Kabbila—The patch of forest 3:49
10. Twagala Torah—We love the Torah 1:33
11. We are happy 3:25
12. Adon Olam—Master of the world 1:53
13. Lekhah, Dodi—Come, my beloved 5:21
14. Psalm 92 4:59
15. Psalm 93 2:44
16. Kiddush and motzi—Sabbath blessing over wine and bread 1:11
17. Psalm 121 1:31
18. Maimuna 2:13
19. Hinei ma tov—Behold how good [it is for brothers to dwell together] 1:23
20. Ali omu yekka—My only one 4:45
21. Psalm 150 3:33
22. Deuteronomy 32:8, Song two (selection) 0:35
23. Deuteronomy 32:39-43, song eight 3:35
24. Psalm 130 1:52


One of the classics of Jewish literature ("The Kuzari," by Yehuda Ha-Levi) speaks of the debate between representatives of the Jews, Christians, and Moslems that led to the conversion of the Khazars to Judaism. In recent years we have become aware of a modern version of the story, in which a tribal leader in what is now Uganda, in reaction to colonialism and Protestant missionaries, decides to convert to Judaism. But there aren't any Jews in that part of Africa, so first the tribes evolve their own version of Judaism from the TaNaKh. Then, as they encounter Jews in nearby areas, they learn Hebrew and Hebrew prayers, Jewish customs such as kashruth. At times, as under Idi Amin, and then again under Milton Obote, they are persecuted for their faith, but most remain steadfast. In the 1980s, a younger generation becomes more militant in holding onto the faith and in writing new songs. Since the 1990s there has been increasing traffic with the Jewish community, including two residencies by Lubavitch. Now, Tufts University Hillel Director, Rabbi Jeffrey Summit, has made these recordings for Smithsonian Folkways. To everybody's surprise, these recordings have even been nominated for a Grammy—an award they richly merit.
What Rabbi Summit has captured is beautiful music. Although most of the melodies are African, in styles that sometimes bear resemblance to Ladyship Black Mambazo, other times to other non-pop African melodies, the words are a fascinating mix of local African languages, Hebrew, and even English. Included are not only liturgical songs, but lullabies and folk songs, the better to get a picture of the Abuyadaya's traditions including, but not limited to Judaism. (Think of a recording of Yiddish or Sephardic folksong limited only to prayer!)
Still, it is absolutely mind-boggling to hear the adaptation of "I am a soldier" to include the Hebrew text, "I am a soldier in the army of the Lord!" sung here by children in the community's Hadassah Nursery School. Equally new and wonderful is the "Twagala Torah" (We love the Torah) which includes the Hebrew familiar to Jews around the world, "Blessed [is He] who has given the Torah to His people Israel in His holiness". Likewise, the wonderful polyphonic "Adon Olam" (or the similar "Lekha Dodi"). That's one that may start appearing in synagogues outside Uganda as quickly as people hear it. And then, it is equally surprising, if less so upon reflection, to hear the Kiddush sung to the very traditional mainstream Jewish melody with which I grew up!
The CD is accompanied by excellent notes on the history of the Abuyadaya (in fascinating accord with custom throughout the world for Yidn, Yehudim, and Jews of all languages, "Abuyadaya" is local language for "the Jews") and excellent notes on the songs and on making the recordings. Most of the recordings are a capella, although sometimes there is drum or even a small combo (keyboard, guitar, drums) as on "We are Happy"—a song that includes an English refrain and Hebrew ("Shiru, Shiru, hallelujah"), or on "Ali omu yekka".
The Abuyadaya have chosen Judaism, and even as they have grown closer to mainstream Jewish traditions and Halacha (Jewish law), they have also brought to Judaism their own customs and music. Like Jewish communities throughout the world, they have also faced antisemitism and oppression, yet persevered and continued to raise their voices in song. We are all the richer for it. Many kudos, also, to Rabbi Summit for recording their voices and bringing them to the rest of us. Now, everyone who reads this and knows someone on the Grammys committee, let your voice be raised so that this recording gets the recognition it deserves.


No one's ever going to accuse Smithsonian Folkways of not practicing niche marketing with Abayudaya: Music From The Jewish People Of Uganda. Currently a community of 600 people, the Abayudaya developed their faith in relative isolation since converting to Judaism in 1919 under the guidance of Semei Kakungulu, a military leader who fought Muslims and Catholics for control of Uganda. Consequently, these 24 songs are distinctly African, often with polyphonic vocal harmonies (of men, women, and children) that joyfully soar in Hebrew, English, and several Ugandan languages. There are also touches of celebratory Afro-pop with rudimentary electric keyboard and guitar and a handful of more personal solo vocal performances. While some of this was recorded in a makeshift studio, the field recordings are what capture this unique culture's essence, as crickets (and once even a goat) providing ambient coloring. One of the most interesting international and religious albums of the year, this music transcends its ambition of being Jewish music by and for Jews. --Tad Hendrickson
Abayudaya: The Music of the Jews of Uganda presents a unique collection of African-Jewish music in which the rhythms and harmonies of Africa blend with Jewish celebration and traditional Hebrew prayer. This compelling repertoire is rooted in local Ugandan music and infused with rich choral singing, Afro-pop, and traditional drumming. The repertoire includes lullabies, political and children's song, religious rituals, hymns, and celebratory music, with song texts in Hebrew, English, and several Ugandan languages. This singular community of African people living committed Jewish lives has survived persecution and isolation and asserts, "We have been saved by our music."

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Freshlyground
Ma'cheri
Sony/BMG, 2007

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01. Ma' Cheri
02. Desire
03. Pot Belly
04. Ask Me
05. Baby Tonight
06. Fired Up
07. Go Gorilla
08. Arms of Steel
09. Pink Confetti
10. Zulu Lounge
11. Ivana
12. uMalume
13. Crimeson Smile
14. Manikiniki
15. Bonus Track: Air Hostess

Zolani Mahola – Lead vocals
Simon Attwell – Flute, Mbira, Harmonica
Peter Cohen – Drums
Kyla Rose Smith – Violin, Vocals
Julio "Gugs" Sigauque – Acoustic Guitar
Josh Hawks – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Aron Turest-Swartz – Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals


Freshlyground is a South African Afro-fusion band that was formed in Cape Town in 2002. The band members are from South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Stylistically, Freshlyground incorporates elements of traditional South African music (such as kwela and African folk), blues and jazz, as well as features of indie rock. The lead singer is Zolani Mahola whose distinctive voice contributes much to the band's unique sound.
Freshlyground launched their debut album, Jika Jika, in early 2003. The great success of this album ultimately kick-started their career and re-affirmed their reputation as a fresh and vibrant young face in South African music. The much-needed exposure from the album resulted in an invitation for the band to perform at both the Harare International Festival of the Arts and the Robben Island African Festival.
Early in 2004, Freshlyground participated in the opening of Parliament of South Africa by performing before President Thabo Mbeki in an event organised as a celebration of ten years of democracy in South Africa.
At the Harare International Festival of the Arts, Freshlyground performed with Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi, who is also renowned for his diverse blending of different African music genres.
The band went on to perform alongside local legends Miriam Makeba, Stanley Clarke and Femi Kuti at the North Sea Jazz Festival, held during April in Cape Town. July also marked a break from the recording studio for the band, who had been working hard on their then unreleased album Nomvula. The band took this time to perform at the Villa Celimontana Festival in Rome, Italy.
Finally, in late 2004, Freshlyground released their very successful album, Nomvula. Although the uptake of the album was initially slow, it eventually went on to achieve double platinum status locally. Initial success was largely due to the catchy, feel-good, lyrics of Doo Be Doo, which enjoyed significant play on local radio. Follow-up hits included I'd like and the signature track Nomvula, the former achieving unprecedented success on radio charts such as the 5FM Top 40, where it remained at No. 1 for several weeks.[1]
Freshlyground's latest album Ma' Cheri was released on September 3, 2007. The album again was produced by JB Arthur and Victor Masondo, and was recorded in Cape Town. The first single is called Potbelly.
Freshlyground completed a national tour in May, with their performance at Kirstenbosch (Cape Town) being one of the most notable events. They will be performing at various venues in the United Kingdom during June and July before moving onto Germany and Belgium in August.[2] After a short break in this tour, they will come back to Europe in September for performances in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Italy.
In July 2006, Freshlyground took part in the official handing over ceremony for the 2010 FIFA World Cup[3], due to take place in South Africa. The band performed at the ceremony, which was held during closing of the last World Cup in Germany.
The band has announced their intentions to secure releases internationally due to increased interest in the US and Europe; To this end they have recently signed a deal with Sony BMG Africa to facilitate better distribution of future releases. Currently, their second album (Nomvula), is expected to be distributed to the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany by August 2006.
In 2005, Freshlyground was nominated for three awards at the South African Music Awards. However, they failed to win any of these titles, losing out to other popular artists such as Zola and Simphiwe Dana.
In 2008 Freshlyground won four SAMA (South African Music Award)awards:'Album Of The Year','Duo / Group', 'Engineer' and 'Adult Contemporary Album: English'.
MTV Europe Music Awards Freshlyground has been awarded Best African Act on 2 November 2006 at the annual MTV Europe Music Awards, which were held in Copenhagen, Denmark. This made them the first South African musical act to ever be awarded an MTV award.

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Issa Bagayogo - Tassoumakan
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Album : Tassoumakan
Artist : Issa Bagayogo
Release Date : 2004
Label : Wrasse
Number of Discs: 1
Genre : World
Total time : 01:06:55
Total size : 73,5 MB

Tracks :
1. Ciew Mawele
2. Diama Don
3. Koroto
4. Numu
5. Kanou
6. Djigui
7. Kalan Nege
8. Dya Bana
9. Dya
10. N'Deri
11. Touba
12. Chauffer
13. Furu
14. Joola

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Following the enormous acclaim that created “Timbuktu”, Issa Bagayogo returns with the stunning “Tassoumakan”"Issa Bagayogo has struck a magical balance between roots authenticity and 21st century hip, a balance that a lot of artists have been aiming for and missing. These tunes deliver not just the flavour but the feeling of Africa." NPR People like to see artists improve upon past efforts, but count it as a victory that Issa Bagayogo was able to match the beauty of 2002's TIMBUKTU.
Like its predecessor, Tassoumakan features a seamless fusion of traditional Malian griot roots music and 21st-century electronic programming. Longtime producer, musician and collaborator Yves Wernert has continued to shine as the sound architect, making the sonic marriage more natural sounding than ever. The band also features hot guitarists Mama Sissoko and Karamokou Diabate and flutist Djuro Diallo. Bagayogo is brooding and moody, yet there is a quiet tension to the slower work, and a yearning to his fast songs that makes the music compelling.

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Toumani Diabaté
Boulevard De L'Independance
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Album : Boulevard De L'Independance
Artist : Toumani Diabaté
Release date : 2006
Number of discs : 1
Genre : World
Total size : 76,8 MB
Total time : 00:52:33


Tracks :
1 Toumani
2 Boulevard de L'Independance
3 Ya Fama
4 Mali Sadio
5 Africa Challenge
6 Wasso
7 Mamadou Diaby
8 Tapha Niang
9 Single

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The album was recorded in two weeks of all-night sessions and features a string section, a horn section arranged by Pee Wee Ellis, and singers including the local hero Kasse Mady Diabate. Fifty-fourth in a hereditary line of master musicians and jelis (griots), Toumani Diabate is simultaneously revered as the guardian of an ancient musical tradition and as a bold, boundary-crossing experimentalist. He has earned acclaim for inventive solo records as well as collaborations with Blur's Damon Albam, American bluesman Taj Mahal, and the nuevo flamenco group Ketama, among others.

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Rokia Traoré - Bowmboï
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Album : Bowmboï
Artist : Rokia Traoré
Release Date : 2004
Label : Nonesuch
Number of Discs: 1
Genre : World
Total time : 01:00:09
Total size : 138 MB

Tracks :
1. M'Bifo
2. Sara
3. Kote Don
4. Mariama
5. Manian
6. Deli
7. Nienafing
8. Kele Mandi
9. Kanou
10. Bowmboi

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Amazon.com
Malian singer Rokia Traore attracted a lot of attention with her 1998 debut Mouneissa and the even better Wanita in 2000. Now the singer-songwriter returns with Bowmboi, an album filled with creative aspiration but still set within the framework of traditional Malian instrumentation. As with the past efforts, the singer is again accompanied by acoustic guitar, n'goni (African lute), kora harp and balafon (a buzzing marimba). But here the stripped-down songs are darker and more mature, creating an overall vibe that sensuously haunting, particularly when she adds polyphonic multi-track call-and-response vocals. Amidst these earthy arrangements, the Kronos Quartet joins in for "Manian" and "Bowmboi." Having a western and modern classical feel, the music is a departure that nonetheless works because Traore matches their rhythms while staying within her creative vision. Indeed, her singing in her native Bamanan is the cornerstone to the album, soaring high and erupting into cadenzas or riding long wavering lines that shimmer with passion.
–-Tad Hendrickson

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Fany Mpfumo (Mozambique), very good albun !


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Stella Rambisai Chiweshe
Shungu
Piranha pir 47-2, 1994

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1. Vana Vangu
2. Mahororo
3. Hondende
4. Zugunde
5. Kassahwa
6. Njuzu
7. Mapere
8. Mukatiende
9. Shungu


Her Majesty - The Queen of Mbira Music from Zimbabwe - like Stella Rambisai Chiweshe is often called, is the first female artist who gained in prestige and has been honored with recognition in a music tradition that's been dominated by men: in Mbira music - known as the backbone of Zimbabwean music.
She is one of the few musicians in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, who since more than 35 years is working in the role of traditional Mbira musician. When Zimbabwe was still a Rhodesian colony, Stella secretly was recognized as a Mbira player at forbidden ceremonies. Before independence Mbira instruments had to be kept hidden, because the colonial government had banned the instrument fearing its magical powers. Playing Mbira was punished with prison. After playing through the whole night at forbidden reunions, Stella then returned to her every-day-struggle of survival as a young girl within a colonial environment.
Stella Rambisai Chiweshe is nicknamed "Ambuya Chinyakare" (Grandmother of Traditional Music). She is a well respected and important woman in the music business too, where bands perform in night clubs and festivals. She set an example for the rest of the women musicians in Zimbabwe.
She is a professional artist in the entertainment industry and in the international music circuit. In Zimbabwe before independence she released more than 20 singles of Mbira music of which her first single Kasahwa went gold in 1975.
After Independence she was invited to become a member of the original National Dance Company of Zimbabwe, where she soon took the part of a leading Mbira solo player, dancer and actress. Her work will always be remembered.
Her solo work has established herself as one of the most original artists in the contemporary African scene using popular music to show the deepness and power of her traditional spiritual music at home and abroad. Stella's experience has been stimulating her to introduce Mbira music to the occidental context without loosing the relation to her Zimbabwean tradition: She creates warm dance grooves as well as popular songs always based on Mbira rhythms.
The fusion of Stella's music and contemporary guitars has not only made her an international figure, but also as Zimbabwe's cultural Ambassador.
Apart from her merit combining Mbira with Marimba in morden Zimbabwean music, she is touring Europe regularly since 1983 and has released seven internationally successful albums.

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Angelique Kidjo
Black Ivory Soul
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Album : Black Ivory Soul
Artist : Angelique Kidjo
Release Date : 2002
Label : Columbia
Number of Discs: 1
Genre : World
Total time : 00:57:00
Total size : 81,6 MB

Tracks :
1. Bahia
2. Iwoya - (with Dave Matthews)
3. Olofoofo
4. Tumba
5. Black Ivory Soul
6. Refavela
7. Iemanja
8. Afrika
9. Okanbale
10. Ominira
11. Mondjuba
12. Ces Petits Riens

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BLACK IVORY SOUL was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best World Music Album.

For the Bill Laswell-produced BLACK IVORY SOUL, Angelique Kidjo's first album since 1998's OREMI, the world music diva explores the link between the Brazilian city of Bahia and her home country of Benin. Befitting her multi-cultural background, Kidjo worked with an impressive range of talent including Brazilians Carlinhos Brown and Vinicius Cantaria, Roots drummer Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson and soul singer Cindy Mizelle. The result is an album's worth of music that's very much percussion-driven and peppered with plenty of irresistible grooves ranging from the life affirming "Tumba," (which is the name for congas in Benin), to the airy, acoustic guitar-dappled "Ominira" (Yoruba for freedom).
Among the few English-language songs are the funky title track with its Fela-lite backbeat and the infectious "Iwoya," seemingly a stab at college radio airplay by way of guest Dave Matthews's vocal contribution. Kidjo also continues her penchant for unusual covers--this time out, Serge Gainsbourg's "Ces Petits Riens" is given a delicate rendering and Gilberto Gil's "Refavela" benefits from a sassy, percussion-soaked interpretation sung in the African dialect of Fon. BLACK IVORY SOUL is a glimpse at what the future of global pop looks like entering the 21st Century.


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Introducing Etran Finatawa
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Album : Introducing Etran Finatawa
Artist : Etran Finatawa
Release date : 2006
Label : World Music Network
Number of discs : 1
Total size : 113 MB
Total time : 00:49:28

Tracks :
1. Surbajo
2. A Dunya
3. Iledeman
4. Aliss
5. Maleele
6. Iriarer
7. Ekenan
8. Anadjibo
9. Ronde
10. Heeme

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Etran Finatawa combine the rich nomadic cultures of the Tuareg and Wodaabe people from the West African country of Niger – a region that for thousands of years has served as a crossroads between the Arabs of North Africa and the sub-Saharan traditions. Etran Finatawa blend traditional instruments with electric guitars, combining the polyphonic songs of the Wodaabe people with modern arrangements, transporting you to the Sahara with their evocative sound.

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Madagaskar 2 - Musik des Südens
Feuer und Eis 706, 1990

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01. Tarika "Rakoto Alphonse" - Ry-Ray Aman Dreni (1:79)
02. Akon 'ny Ravinala - Soa ny Manakavana (2:81)
03. Anakara - Lahy 'Anaka (2:83)
04. Viktor - Medley (2:58)
05. Sery - Medley (2:10)
06. Sambo & Soja - Samby Tsara (4:03)
07. Drumming Woman - Marary (2:05)
08. Varema Androy - Lamba Mena (0:46)
09. Varema Androy - Lomaly Maraindray (2:77)
10. Manambala - N.N. (5:09)
11. Mahajamba - Tanambao Faharoa (3:84)
12. Mahajamba - Antsema Zoma (3:05)
13. Koto Jean - Zanaky Miray Indraiky (3:21)
14. Koto Jean - Doany Vorombe (4:30)
15. Rejnoy & Regnanatse - Rebana (6:63)
16. Woman-Choir - Andoharano Mahavelo (1:95)
17. Jean de Dieu - Soa Manatena (5:35)
18. Tarika "Gilbert" - Laha Nandeha Liny (2:16)
19. Andriasy - Mikora (3:04)
20. Drumming Woman - Tsy to Iny (1:90)
21. Faralahy - Lera (3:27)

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Les Génies Noirs de Douala
Percussions et danses du Cameroun
Arion ARN 64112, 1990

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01. I - Introduction (Balafon) / Ii - Tiga (L'Annonce De L'Arrivee D'Un Hote Au Village) (2:38)
02. Tchokoto (Danse De La Recolte) (6:14)
03. Soul Makossa (Danse Moderne Du Peuple Douala) (6:26)
04. Bafia (Revolution Verte) (5:02)
05. Migian (Danse De La Peche) (4:59)
06. Mangambeu (Danse Du Peuple Bamileke) (4:20)
07. Tou Djandja (Danse Des Zombies) (3:05)
08. Genies Noirs (6:44)
09. Mbelle (Ceremonie Funebre Du Peuple Yabassi) (7:01)
10. I - Balafon I (L'Aube) / Ii - Balafon Ii (Le Coucher Du Soleil) (6:18)

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Ali Farka Toure
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Album : Ali Farka Toure
Artist : Ali Farka Toure
Release Date : 1988
Label : Mango
Number of Discs: 1
Genre : World
Total time : 00:58:02
Total size : 80 MB

Tracks :
1. Timbarma
2. Singya
3. Nawiye
4. Bakoytereye
5. Tchigi Fo
6. Amanddrai
7. Kadi Kadi
8. Yulli
9. Bakoye
10. Amandrai Live

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Amazon.com essential recording
This self-titled debut is an amazing collection, spotlighting the Malian guitarist in his full solo acoustic glory for a beautiful, intimate music that recalls American blues. The beauty of Ali Farka Toure lives in Toure's light, nimble touch on the strings as well as his flexible, reedy voice, which both perfectly complement his gentle, ambling rhythmic style. Tastier highlights include the cantering "Tchigi Fo," with haunting call-and-response sung in Songhai, and the oddly pastoral "Kadi Kadi," a sweet folk song about an encounter with a young woman and her gift of a gold chain. The Arabic praise song "Bakoye" is a comely love song that pulses with Ali's low, bubbling fingerpicking over which his voice soars in a lovely bucolic melody. "Amandrai," in both a studio and live version, is the kind of bluesy tune that's made Toure famous and earned him comparisons to Lightnin' Hopkins and John Lee Hooker. And in later releases, we indeed witness the Malian master collaborating with such Western artists as the Chieftains and Taj Mahal, but this loner of a debut features the guitarist's talents in a quietly understated, purely African light.
--Karen Karleski

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Toumast - Ishumar
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Album : Ishumar
Artist : Toumast
Release date : 2007
Label : Real World
Number of discs : 1
Total size : 72,2 MB
Total time : 00:50:10

Tracks :
1. Ikalane Walegh [These Countries That Are Not Mine]
2. Tallyatidagh [That Girl]
3. Innulamane [The Falcon]
4. Ammilana [O My God, O My Soul]
5. Ezeref [The Camel]
6. Dounia [Life]
7. Maraou Oran [For Twelve Moons]
8. Kik Ayittma [Hey! My Brothers!]
9. Amidinine [Oh My Friend, Oh My Friend]

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After the first listen you might be forgiven for wondering if we need another Tinariwen-like act, especially as Tinariwen do what they do so well. The sound on Ishumar is without a question in the same vein as that of the godfathers of desert blues (Toumast’s Moussa Ag Keyna is in fact a former member of Tinariwen). But dismissing this album as a mere carbon copy would be missing out on something quite amazing.

Call it desert blues or Touareg rock’n’roll, it’s the hypnotic, addictive groove which makes it so easily appealing to a mainstream audience unfamiliar with African music. After a few listens to Ishumar you’ll be hooked…

As with Tinariwen, the electric guitar is the most important instrument here. Coupled with singer-songwriter and guitarist Ag Keyna’s rebel attitude it makes for perfect fare for a rock audience, too. Ag Keyna is a former Touareg freedom fighter. The Touaregs are a Berber ethnic group, whose immense homeland covers parts of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Algeria and Libya. Clashes between Touareg freedom fighters and Mali’s and Niger’s military resulted in thousands of casualties and Ag Keyna himself was seriously wounded in 1993 and taken to France. There he continued his fight through music. He got together with his niece, percussionist and haunting vocalist Aminatou Goumar and the French multi-instrumentalist/ producer Dan Levy who whilst not on the cover can be seen as the third member of Toumast (meaning ‘identity’).


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African Jazz Pioneers @ 320

01. Nontosangoma
02. Yeka Yeka
03. Hellfire
04. Hosh
05. Mzabalazo
06. Ten Ten
07. Riverside
08. Mbombela

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African Jazz Pioneers - Shufflin' Joe @ 320

01. Jive Township
02. Sondela
03. Izinto Zajika
04. Bana Ba Afrika
05. Phatha Phatha
06. Amaqhawe
07. Viva Madiba
08. Nthabiseng
09. Shufflin' Joe
10. Ngenzeni
11. Mogolokwane
12. The Tabernacle

Total Size: 147,87MB


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African Jazz Pioneers - Sip'n Fly @ 320

01. Sip 'n Fly
02. Bhod L'Umilo
03. Uyeyeye
04. Sgaxa Mabande
05. Front Page
06. Bra Ntemi's Kwela
07. Emalangeni
08. Way Back Fifties
09. Rondfontontein
10. Flying High
11. Uzozo
12. Sunrise - Mpumalanga
13. Hullo Hullo There - Sanibonani

Total Size: 145,54MB


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Africando - Baloba @ 320

01. Am Saaxul
02. Ayo Nene
03. Te Voy A Matar... Con Amor
04. Aicha
05. Huenouhwo
06. Dalaka
07. Katiana
08. Guarachea Mi Chula
09. Demal
10. Aminata
11. La Vie En Rose
12. Dacefo
13. Aicha


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Africando – Combo Salsa @ 320

01. Gombo
02. Apolo
03. Diaraf
04. Musica en verite
05. Grog Moin
06. Paquita
07. Walo
08. Colombia, mi corazon
09. Mborin
10. Dagamasi
11. Maral
12. Sakhar


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Africando - Sabador @ 320

01. Sabador
02. Xale Bile
03. Yay Boy
04. Sama Thiely
05. N'diambaane
06. Sama Rew
07. Tierra Tradicional (Remix)
08. Doley Mbolo (Remix)


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Africando - Trovador @ 320

01. DoleyMbolo
02. Lakh Bi
03. Trovador
04. Medoune Khoule
05. Gouyue Gui
06. Fetial Sama Khol
07. Terra Tradicional
08. Mathiaky
09. Africando
10. Ken Moussoul Guiss Li (El carretero)


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Africando All Stars Betece @ 320

01. Mandali
02. Miye na we
03. Betece
04. Hwomevonon
05. Ntoman
06. Carpintero
07. Scandalo
08. Sonfo
09. Sey
10. Mopao
11. Pepita
12. Naliye Gnimo
13. Doni Doni


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Africando - Martina @ 320


01. Lindas Africanas
02. Temedi
03. Lote Lo
04. Abibou
05. Fouta Tooro
06. Azo Nkplon
07. Tiembela
08. Dioumte
09. Abibou
10. Reference
11. El Que Te Ama Siempre



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Africando - Ketukuba @ 320 [2007]

01. Bogne Sirala
02. Malawoo
03. Coumba Peul
04. Ketucuba
05. Dieguema
06. Mario
07. Viens Danser Sur Le Son Africando
08. Fatalikou
09. Sagoo
10. Keer
11. Nina Nina

Total Size: 134,12MB



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Sarafina @ 320

01. Overture
02. Zibuyile Emasisweni
03. Sarafina
04. The Lord's Prayer
05. Yes, Mistress It's a Pity
06. Give Us Power
07. Afunani Amaphoyisa eSoweto
08. Freedom Is Coming Tomorrow
09. Excuse Me Baby
10. Meeting Tonight
11. Stand and Fight
12. Uyamemeza Umgoma
13. Voster Sisolilwela
14. Wawungalelani
15. Mama
16. Sechaba
17. Isizw
18. Goodbye
19. Kilimanjaro
20. Africa Burning in the Sun
21. Olayithi
22. Bring Back Nelson Mandela
23. Freedom Is Coming Tomorrow (reprise)

Total Size: 167,40MB


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VA - Rumba Congolaise @ 320

01. El Congo
02. Kellya
03. Sey-Sey
04. Ngalula
05. Botiakitembe
06. Africa Mokili Mobimba
07. Marie Louise
08. Masanga DJiya
09. Bounsana
10. Naluki Motuniusi
11. Clara Badimuene
12. Wendo Likembe
13. Passi
14. L'age Et L'amour

Total Size: 154,15MB


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Ricardo Lemvo - Ay Valeria ! @ 320

01. Amame mamá
02. Ay valeria!
03. Yembe
04. Tio Antonio
05. Sani
06. Dos mulatas
07. Samba luka samba
08. Kidia m'fuka
09. Fiko fiko ko
10. Amor matata
11. Ay valeria!
12. Amame mamá
13. Bonus track

Total Size: 129,01MB


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Ricardo Lemvo - Mambo Yoyo @ 320

01. Mambo Yo Yo
02. Rinkinkaya
03. Aquella Bendita Foto
04. El de la Rumba soy yo
05. El Aguacero
06. Bilolo
07. No me enganes mas
08. Mujer Divina
09. Africa Havana Paris
10. Manuela

Total Size: 100,88MB


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Ricardo Lemvo - Isabela @ 320

01. Kasongo Boogaloo
02. Malambo
03. O casamento (Foi cancelado)
04. Lollobrigida
05. Habari Yako
06. Serenata Angolana
07. Mentirosa
08. Isabela
09. Prima donna
10. Papa na bana
11. Elbette

Total Size: 120,01MB




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Pedro Gnonnas - Agbadja @ 320

01. Orêdigbin
02. Davodabome
03. Agbefêso
04. Lo Mejor de Mi Treinta Años
05. Oh Que le Temps Passe
06. Ne Tuez pas La Liberté
07. Oumako ( Agbadja )
08. Irma Koï
09. Musiclinique
10. Gbêto Eno Mon
11. Assiove

Total Size: 133,15MB


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Pedro Gnonnas - La Compilation vol.1 @ 320

01. Azo N'kplon Doun Nde
02. Atimawuin Dagamasi
03. Cicibilici
04. Manzanilio
05. Mid'ho Miton
06. La Musica en Vérité
07. Maria Elena
08. La Combinacion de Gnonnas
09. Kandevie
10. El Cochechivo
11. Abigbedoto

Total Size: 163,13MB


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Pedro Gnonnas - La Compilation vol.2 @ 320

01. Africa Tei Cuba
02. Yiri Yiri Boum
03. Etrocco Mansawenim
04. Hommage aux Douaniers
05. African Solidarit
06. J'ai aimé
07. Neuvo Tambourini
08. Bon Anniversaire
09. Feso Jave
10. Avivogdbe
11. Don't beat the Time
12. Agbadja Moderne Sunthèse n°1

Total Size: 160,89MB


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Franco 1989 • Et le Tout Puissant O.K. Jazz @ 320

01. Mario (Non Stop)
02. Reponse De Mario
03. Sadou
04. Cherche Une Maison A Louer Pour Moi Cheri
05. Les On Dit

Total Size: 97,14MB


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Franco - 1994 • Chante Mamou @ 320

01. Tu Vois (Mamou)
02. Temps Mort
03. Allta tshamala
04. Mehida
05. Massikini
06. Limbisa ngal

Total Size: 148,82MB


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1995 • Franco & Le TP OK Jazz - Bomba Bomba, Mabe Mbongo @ 320

01. Oh miguel
02. Sala Lokola Luntadila
03. Malou O Bijou
04. Bomba, Bomba, Mabe
05. Navanda Bombanda
06. Libala Ya Nana Na Bana
07. Mbongo
08. Amour Viole
09. Lotambe

Total Size: 170,12MB



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Franco - Franco, Vicky et l'OK Jazz - 1963 - 1965 - 1966 @ 320

01. Mbanda ozwi kizungu zungu
02. Ngai marie nzoto ebeba
03. Semba mbawa semba dibu
04. Oyo nde zoba
05. Ngala na bino ekosila
06. Kosoka bazoba ngai te
07. Fungola ngai pardon mama
08. Yeba nameki komeka
09. Monoko oyo ezali na ngai
10. Makosala nakolota
11. Nakolela epayi ya nani
12. Dodo tuna motema
13. Finga okopesa ngai makasi
14. Nakopesa yo etumbu
15. Bondoki na boniama
16. Mwaku elombe ya kwango
17. Balingaka ngai te

Total Size: 151,32MB


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Franco - The Best of Franco vol. 1 @ 320

01. Mamou II
02. Décision échange Maloba
03. Bolingo Etondi Ba Souvenirs
04. Nganda Parcelle Bavanda
05. Mario III
06. 7 Ans de Mariage
07. Fran-Irak
08. Merci Bapesa Na Chien
09. In Memoriam Lukusa
10. Layile
11. Massu

Total Size: 126,77MB


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Franco - The Best Of vol. 2 @ 320

01. Tokabola Ba Sentiments
02. Tala Ye Na Miso
03. Tres Fache
04. Nganda Lopango Batekisa
05. Tres Impoli
06. Non
07. Kadima

Total Size: 169,64MB

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Nico et l' African Fiesta Sukisa - 1966-1967-1968 @ 320

01. Sanza zomi na mibale
02. Suavilo
03. Olga
04. Exhibition dechaud
05. Kiri-kiri mabina ya sika.
06. Doris
07. Nakeyi abidjan
08. Ozali suka ya mobali
09. Talaka na miso
10. Nico alekaki
11. Sizarinne
12. Moni mambo
13. Okosambwisa ngai
14. Limbisa ngai
15. Aruna
16. Marie nella

Total Size: 170,07MB


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Nico et l' African Fiesta Sukisa - Nico - Rochereau - Roger @ 320

01. Bilomba ya Africa
02. Mwasi Abandaka
03. Pesa le Tout
04. Toyei na Sango
05. Ngonga ebeti
06. Natuna Nani
07. Mobembo Eleki Tata
08. Mwasi ya Bangando
09. N'soso Pembe na Lipopo
10. Libaku ya Nguma
11. Nalembi Nalembi
12. Cubana na Vis-a-Vis
13. Le Chant de Malory
14. Foti ya ye
15. Pablito
16. Sukisa
17. Biantondo kasanda
18. Nakokoma
19. Merenge President

Total Size: 139,49MB


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Nico et l' African Fiesta Sukisa - Zaido @ 320

01. Zaido
02. Maria - Maria
03. Comono
04. Fusée
05. Cimetière
06. Zonga Na Mbeto Na Yo
07. Nasali Eloko Te
08. Nayebi Yo
09. Olimwa Libela Lokola Mungwa
10. Nzongo
11. Sasonando
12. Suzana

Total Size: 105,06MB

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VA - Rumba On The River - Congo - CD1 @ 320

01. Musica tellema - Ok Jazz
02. Ambiance kalle catho - African Jazz
03. Maria valente - Rock a mambo
04. Parafifi - African Jazz
05. Kumbele kumbele - Bantous de la capitale
06. Alliance mode succes - Ok Jazz
07. Miwela miwela - African Jazz
08. Aya la mode - Ok Jazz
09. Pesa le tout - African Jazz
10. Tokumisa Congo - Bantous de la capitale
11. Si tu bois beaucoup - Ok Jazz
12. Indépendance cha cha - African Jazz
13. Kelya - African Jazz
14. Biantondi kasanda - African Fiesta
15. Table ronde - African Jazz
16. Rochereau Pascal - African Fiesta
17. Le temps passe - Ok Jazz
18. Bomonaki yo - African Jazz
19. K J - African Jazz
20. Mama ngai habanera - African Jazz
21. Permission - African Fiesta


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VA - Rumba On The River - Congo - CD2 @ 320

01. La Vida Africa - Grand kalle 1963
02. Groupo Ok Jazz - Franco 1959
03. Paquita - Tabu Ley 1965
04. Bantous Pachangga - Essou 1964
05. Festival Bilombe - Sam Mangwan 1968
06. Cuento Nama - Mujos 1965
07. Matanga Ya Modibo - Grand Kalle 1963
08. Tabalissimo - Tabu Ley 1965
09. Que Numera El Son - Mujos 1967
10. Bina Ringa - Tabu Ley 1965
11. Maria Lola - Tabu Ley 1965
12. El Que Siembra Su Maiz - Grand Kalle 1961
13. Kayi Kayi - Nico 1962
14. Miguel Canta - Mujos 1961
15. Camaro - Kalle 1968
16. Sey Sey - Tabu Ley 1967
17. Alphonso - Franco 1964
18. Jamais Kolonga - Tino Baroza 1959
19. Tour d'Afrique - Nico 1969
20. Bolingo Ya Bouge - Kwamy 1964
21. Calabosso - Tabu Ley 1965
22. Basi Ya African Jazz - Nico 1962
23. Guantanamera - Tabu Ley 1967


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Total Size: 353,09MB

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Baobab - N'Wolof @ 320

01. Yama Done Xol
02. Aida Baoury
03. Lat Dior
04. Chéri Takama
05. N'Diaye
06. Aduna Jarul Naawo
07. Sengal Sunugal
08. Yaraf
09. Core Coumba Fall
10. Lamine Gueye
11. Aida Baoury (Version)

Total Size: 137,81MB


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The Cool Crooners of Bulawayo - Blue Sky @ 320

01. Blue Sky
02. Umkhulu lo msebenzi
03. Bulugwe Lami
04. Iyokhala Mama
05. Gubuzela
06. Kamaro
07. Zhii
08. I Cherry ze' Sport
09. I van enkulu
10. Cell Phone
11. Itshomi Yami
12. Umakhumalo
13. Lalelani
14. Blue Sky (integral version)

Total Size: 139,42MB


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The Cool Crooners of Bulawayo - Isatilo @ 320

01. Umam' Uyakhala
02. Click Song
03. Ishumelosheleni
04. Dlomo
05. Umadlamini
06. Dudu Wami
07. Bafana Bafana
08. Imagine
09. Tribute to Abdullah
10. Isatilo
11. Georgina Wami
12. Umsebenzi Uphelile

Total Size: 90,69MB

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1989 • Sam Mangwana & Franco et le OK Jazz - For Ever @ 320

01. Toujours OK
02. Cherie B.B
03. Bowane Choc
04. Proces
05. Transberos
06. Aladji
07. Toyaki Kobina

Total Size: 103,73MB



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1994 • Sam Mangwana & Franco 1980 – 1982 @ 320

01. Cooperation
02. Loboko na Litama
03. Belle Mere
04. Tutti
05. Sandoka

Total Size: 124,35MB


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Le Grand Kallé - Grand Kallé & l'African Jazz - Bombenga @ 320

01. Zonga zonga cherrie
02. C'est trop tard
03. Soki naranzi bombenga
04. Pongi ekoma pasi
05. nakowa
06. Maria meya meya
07. M. J.
08. Jolie nana
09. Josee mama ne thete
10. Domilita chou
11. nzambe e mungu

Total Size: 99,09MB


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Le Grand Kallé - Grand Kallé & L'African Jazz (Rochereau) vol 1 @ 320

01. Indépendance cha cha
02. C'est à dire naboyi boniama
03. Ah quelle blonde
04. Amba lyo leo
05. Olingi bolamu te
06. Emilie wa matema
07. Keba mabele moke
08. Liwa ya timothée
09. Loba-Loba
10. Masanga ya libala
11. Mea culpa
12. Ngala ya Georgette
13. Sala noki Pascal
14. Mulungia
15. Nalulaki yo mingi
16. Nionso se na nzambe
17. African Jazz mokili mobimba

Total Size: 112,84MB


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Le Grand Kallé - Grand Kallé & L'African Jazz (Rochereau) vol 2 @ 320

01. Ruphine Missive
02. Nabongisa Kala
03. Yaka Yaka
04. Mama ya mufanga
05. Fiesta african jazz
06. Paracommandos
07. Docteur Nkulu Norbert
08. Rideau ya ndako
09. Massy sekele ya bolingo
10. Evariste
11. Mwana ndombe
12. Ekoti Ngai lopital
13. Mambu na nge
14. Promenade african jazz
15. Henriette serenade
16. Oiga Kallé cha cha

Total Size: 101,06MB


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Bembeya Jazz - Bembeya @ 320

01. Bembeya
02. Sanfaran
03. Sabou
04. Gbapie
05. Lefa
06. A Koukou We
07. Yelema Yelemaso
08. Soli Au Wassoulou

Total Size: 106,92MB


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Bembeya Jazz - Bembeya Jazz National @ 320

01. Télégramme
02. Lan Naya
03. Moussokoro
04. Sukabe
05. Gbapie
06. Yekeke
07. Sabu
08. Koumba Tenin
09. Yelema Yelemaso
10. Yarabi

Total Size: 153,46MB


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Laba Sosseh - El Maestro de la Salsa @ 320

01. Son Soneate
02. El divorcio
03. La bicycletta
04. Diokma sa loxo
05. Con el paso
06. Maricosa
07. Seyni
08. San Luis
09. Sola
10. Sitiera
11. Aminata
12. El Manicero

Total Size: 136,09MB


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Frères Soki & Bella-Bella - 1970 - 1975 @ 320

01. MIVANA YOKA TOLI
02. NDELE OKORONGO
03. SOFELE
04. BANA NZALA
05. SOLA
06. MBULA
07. SUARE
08. LA VERITE BLESSEE
09. MWANA SOKI
10. MARCELUI
11. MPERE SANTU
12. MAMIE RITA
13. JAMAIS DE LA VIE

Total Size: 166,75MB


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Frères Soki & L'Orchestre Soki - Vol. 1 Jamais de la Vie @ 320

01. Jamais de La Vie
02. Mpeve Santu
03. Ntumba Marie José
04. Marie Yéyé
05. Jean Roger
06. Bolingo Ebanda Na
07. Luta
08. Mamie Rita
09. Tuki Na Edition
10. Jamais de La Vie
11. Baboti Bapekisi
12. Lisolo
13. Elimo Santu

Total Size: 154,38MB


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Antoine Moundanda - Likembé Géant @ 320

01. Retraite
02. N'sangou
03. Kouelohele
04. Bako
05. Kesse Kesse
06. Havachibora
07. Liwa
08. Wali ti mbi
09. Cheu
10. Mancongo

Total Size: 112,73MB


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Bonga - Angola 72-74 @ 320 - CD 1

01. Mona Ki Noi Xica
02. Uengi Dia Ngola
03. Balumukeno
04. Ku Tando
05. Kilumba Dia Ngola
06. Muadikime
07. Luanda Nbolo
08. Mu Nhango
09. Paxi Ni Ngongo
10. Muimbo Ua Sabalu


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Bonga - Angola 72-74 @ 320 - CD 2

01. Sodade
02. Venda Poro
03. Kubangela
04. Makongo
05. Roots
06. Ghinawa
07. Marika
08. Ngana Ngonga
09. Ai-ue Mama
10. Kinga Kueta


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Bonga - Kaxexe @ 320

01. Kianje
02. Kaxexe
03. Marimbondo
04. Vira Moda
05. Poeira
06. Samania
07. Kambonhorinho
08. Kiamangongo
09. Diakandumba
10. Kapakiao
11. Kutonoka
12. Moname
13. Nucos Da Buala
14. Turmas Do Bairro

Total Size: 109,00MB



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Ba Cissoko - Sabolan @ 320

01. Dandala
02. Maïmouna
03. Wawata
04. Kounkouré
05. Likhirin
06. Yélé
07. Mamaya
08. Saï
09. Taouyah
10. Sabolan
11. Manssani
12. DJeli
13. Hirdé

Total Size: 135,21MB


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Toumani Diabaté – Djelika
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Album : Djelika
Artist : Toumani Diabaté
Release date : 2006
Number of discs : 1
Genre : World
Total size : 71,3 MB
Total time : 00:51 :48

Tracks :
1. Djelika
2. Mankoman Djan
3. Cheick Oumar Bah
4. Marielle
5. Kandjoura
6. Aminata Santoro
7. Tony VanDer
8. Sankoun Djabi

@ 192 Kbit/s mp3

Amazon.com
Malian kora virtuoso Toumani Diabate, a collaborator in the Songhai and Kulanjan projects as well as the New Ancient Strings album, might just be the best player in the world on his 21-string, harplike instrument. Here, accompanied by Keletigui Diabate on balafon (a kind of xylophone) and Basekou Kouyate on ngoni, he tackles original and traditional material in beautiful fashion. Notes fall in rippling cascades from his fingers, whether on the dainty court song "Marielle" or the title track. The speed and dexterity of his playing, and of his ideas, is staggering, and his complete command of the instrument and its possibilities makes this album a joy. The trio arrangements give plenty of time to all players, although center stage is undoubtedly Toumani. While blissfully African, this is a record that transcends geography and ascends to the sublime.
--Chris Nickson

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Aurlus Mabele @ 320

01. Stop, Arrêtez!
02. Evelyne
03. Conseil gratuit
04. Mali-Bamako (Dub version night club)
05. Zanbel
06. Mali Bamako
07. Gloire a dieu
08. Yasmine

Total Size: 81,40MB


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Anne-Marie Nzié - Béza Ba Dzo @ 320

01. Beza ba dzo
02. Ma ba Nze
03. Ma Lundi
04. Sarah
05. Mbamba Nlem
06. Ma Limbole
07. Lua le me
08. Bibele abe
09. Kribi
10. Ma Sanguong
11. Ma Belle Na Muri

Total Size: 106,58MB


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Issa Bagayogo - Sya
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Album : Sya
Artist : Issa Bagayogo
Release Date : 1999
Label : Wrasse
Number of Discs: 1
Genre : World
Total time : 00:45:29
Total size : 51,7 MB

Tracks :
1. Sya
2. Gnangran
3. Kanadianfan
4. Diarabi
5. Lanaya
6. Kouloun
7. Djinew Nakan
8. Madomba

@ VBR mp3

Amazon.com
Many world music fans will recall Issa Bagayogo's Timbuktu, the Malian artist's stateside debut. However, Bagayogo first struck gold on Sya, originally released in 1998 to great acclaim in Europe and Mali. It's on Sya that Bagayogo, guitarist Moussa Kone, and programmer Yves Wernert first infused traditional Malian music with electronic beats and other technological production techniques. Creating a more unobtrusive backing than would be heard on Timbuktu, Wernert's programming on Sya not only updated the traditional music, but did so without overshadowing the hypnotic and subtle acoustic strings and percussion. Listeners can hear the timbre of Bagayogo's remarkably expressive kamele n'goni (a small, six-stringed, lute-like instrument) playing as he transitions from low, earthy, fuzzy notes to high clear notes that have the delicacy of acoustic guitar. Perhaps it was the initial rush of this first collaboration that made it so good, but Sya is an even more compelling, and more subtle, listen than the still very fine Timbuktu.
--Tad Hendrickson


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African Suite Part One - Congo @ 320

01. Koffi Olomide - Loi
02. Zaïko Langa Langa - Zekira
03. Pepe Kallé - Guyguy Madimba
04. Madilu System - Blessure D'Amour
05. Wenge Musica - Hi Ho Ha
06. Carlyto - Mokolo Ya Missiya
07. Emeneya - Nzinzi
08. Defao - 2 Mi-Temps
09. Simar - Eau Benite
10. Papa Wemba - Maman
11. Reddy Amissi - C'est ça la Vie



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African Suite Part One - Mali @ 320

01. Kassikoun
02. Fode
03. Cono
04. Diaraby Nene
05. Mangoni
06. Nga Taffe
07. Secheresse
08. Magnoumako
09. Saada
10. Mali Issa Bero
11. Chabab Mali
12. Sete DJon Ye
13. Anka Willy
14. Mamaya


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African Suite Part One - Queens @ 320

01. Miryam Makeba - Pata Pata
02. Nayanka Bell - Iwassado
03. Amy Koita - Lamban
04. Kine Lam - Ndela Wade
05. Aicha Kone - Aminata
06. Oumou Sangare - Moussolou
07. Tshala Muana - Amina
08. Comba Gawlo - Fenko
09. Tshala Muana - Depenses
10. Mbilia Bell - Eswi Yo Wapi
11. Nahawa Doumbia - Djina Mousso
12. Aster Aweke - Wolela
13. Bebe Manga - Ali O
14. Grace Decca - Munyenge



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African Suite Part One - Roots @ 320

01. Gouye Gui
02. Tabalissimo
03. Mi Vuelvo Guajiro
04. Rendez-Vous Chez Fatimata
05. Gnawoe
06. Filinwe
07. Coco Qui Est Là....
08. Sax Parade
09. El Que Siempre Su maiz
10. Doni Doni
11. Gatax
12. Que Se Fuman
13. Makambo Mibale
14. Super Zahi
15. El Monte
16. Café


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African Suite Part One - Senegal @ 320

01. Ismael Lo - Ceddo
02. Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck - Thiaroye
03. Omar Oene - Biitabane
04. Thione Seck - Ballago
05. Africando - Sabador
06. Lemzo Diamono - Yaruna
07. Thio Mbaye - Rimbax
08. Kine Lam - Dogo
09. Yousou N'Dour - Nit Kou Ngoul
10. Sanokho - Soum Soum
11. Fatou Guewel - Santa Ti Cheik Ibra Fal
12. Coumba Gawlo - Sey
13. Fallou Dieng - Biri Biri
14. Pape Falle - Tenguenth


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Louis Vera Fonseca - Roi du Rythme Afro-Cubain @ 320

01. Otodi-Koplodo
02. El Monte
03. Ojala
04. Sibaeno
05. Gosalo Mulata
06. Martiniqueno
07. Mambo-Locco
08. Bebina
09. Whisky and Soda
10. Vidas
11. Sibouten
12. Babalu
13. Aguarachar
14. Cancion
15. Maria

Total Size: 103,68MB


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Camayenne Sofa - La Percée @ 320

01. Tara
02. Bomaro
03. Mahwa
04. Were-Were
05. Samba-Mana
06. Kognoumalonbali
07. Kogno Koura
08. Dia Doni
09. Labhante
10. M'Badenu
11. Tonzoni

Total Size: 147,77MB


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Camayenne Sofa - Attaque @ 320

01. Mahuya
02. Djumaba
03. M'Borin
04. Karamoko
05. Gbamuyale
06. Dougou Lamini
07. Koumandian
08. Makitara
09. Soukou
10. Wayakangai
11. Kini Kini
12. Sofa Diarabi
13. Kadidja

Total Size: 154,60MB


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Linton Kwesi Johnson - Forces of Victory @ 320

01. Want Fi Goh Rave
02. It Noh Funny
03. Sonny's Lettah (Anti-Sus Poem)
04. Independant Intavenshan
05. Fite Dem Back
06. Reality Poem
07. Forces Of Viktry
08. Time Come

Total Size: 77,99MB

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Ali Farka Toure & Ry Cooder
Talking Timbuktu
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Album : Talking Timbuktu
Artist : Ali Farka Toure & Ry Cooder
Release Date : 1994
Label : World Circuit
Number of Discs: 1
Genre : World
Total time : 01:00:03
Total size : 82,6 MB

Tracks :
1. Bonde
2. Soukora
3. Gomni
4. Sega
5. Amandrai
6. Lasidan
7. Keito
8. Banga
9. Ai Du
10. Diaraby

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Amazon.com
Talking Timbuktu is a groundbreaking record that vividly illustrates the Africa-Blues connection in real time. Ali Farka Toure, one of Mali's leading singer-guitarists, has a trance-like, bluesy style that, although deeply rooted in Malian tradition, bears astonishing similarity to that of John Lee Hooker or even Canned Heat. It's a mono-chordal vamp, with repetitive song lines cut with shards of blistering solo runs that shimmer like a desert mirage. Toure may be conversant with some blues artists, but it is unlikely that artists like Hooker or Robert Pete Williams ever heard these Malian roots, which makes the connection so uncanny. Ry Cooder, well versed in domestic and world guitar styles, is the perfect counterpoint in these extended songs/jams, his sinewy slide guitar intertwining with his partner's in a super world summit without barriers or borders.
--Derek Rath


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Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabaté
Kulanjan
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Album : Kulanjan
Artist : Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabaté
Release date : 1999
Number of discs : 1
Label : Hannibal
Genre : World
Total size : 135 MB
Total time : 00:59:00

Tracks :
1. Queen Bee
2. Tunkaranke
3. Ol' Georgia Buck
4. Kulanjan
5. Fanta
6. Guede Man Na
7. Catfish Blues
8. K'an Ben
9. Take This Hammer
10. Atlanta Kaira
11. Mississippi-Mali Blues
12. Sahara

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Amazon.com
Perennial blues road warrior Taj Mahal and Malian kora (harp-lute) ambassador Toumani Diabate join forces, blend textures, and intermingle idioms on this cleanly produced 12-song set, recorded in 1998 in Athens. Their common ground is best tilled on "Atlanta Kaira" and the title track, where the plucky filigrees and glittering tone of the kora sound right at home with Taj's darker, barking National Reso-Phonic steel. "Ol' Georgie Buck" and their canny cover of Muddy Waters's "Catfish Blues" are the album's blues banners, which find Diabate's kora delightfully incongruous, while the walking African ballad "Tunkaranke" leans most heavily toward the motherland. Fleshed out with fine vocals by Taj, Kasse Mady Diabate, and Malian chanteuse Ramata Diakate ("Queen Bee"), and other African instruments, the sound is defiantly acoustic, intimate, and surprisingly true.
--James Rotondi

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo nandritra ny fampisehoana Graceland tany amin’ny kianja malalak’i Rufaro, Harare, Zimbaboe [tsy afaka notanterahina tany Afrika Atsimo noho ny lalàna mandrara ny mainty sy fotsy tsy hifangaro], miara-mihira ny Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika amin’i Paul Simon sy Miriam Makeba [akanjo mainty] ary i Hugh Masakela [trompetra], taona 1987.

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
Classic Xhosa Version

The first verse and chorus of this version are the original words composed by Sontonga in 1897. The remaining verses were added in 1927 by Samuel E Mqhayi.

Nkosi, sikelel' iAfrika;
Malupakam'upondo lwayo;
Yiva imitandazo yetu
Usisikelele.
Chorus
Yihla Moya, Yihla Moya,
Yihla Moya Oyingcwele
Sikelela iNkosi zetu;
Zimkumbule umDali wazo;
Zimoyike zezimhlonele,
Azisikelele.
Sikelel' amadod' esizwe,
Sikelela kwa nomlisela
Ulitwal'ilizwe ngomonde,
Uwusikelele.
Sikelel'amakosikazi;
Nawo onk'amanenekazi;
Pakamisa wonk'umtinjana
Uwusikelele.
Sikelela abafundisi
Bemvaba zonke zelilizwe;
Ubatwese ngoMoya Wako
Ubasikelele.
Sikelel'ulimo nemfuyo;
Gxota zonk'indlala nezifo;
Zalisa ilizwe ngempilo
Ulisikelele
Sikelel'amalinge etu
Awomanyano nokuzaka,
Awemfundo nemvisiswano
Uwasikelele.
Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika;
Cima bonk' ubugwenxa bayo
Nezigqito, nezono zayo
Uyisikelele.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Shaka Zulu

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Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
CD title: Shaka Zulu
Released date: 1987
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Sub-genre: Isicathamiya
Type: MP3 format sound
Quality: 256-320 Kbit
Total size: 48,5 MB
Info: Cover-art included

Tracks:
01. Unomathemba [00:03:48]
02. Hello My Baby [00:03:09]
03. At Golgotha [00:03:56]
04. King Of Kings [00:04:07]
05. Lomhlaba Kawunoni (The Earth Never Gets Fat) [00:02:55]
06. How Long? [00:03:05]
07. Ikhaya Lamaqhawe (Home Of The Heroes) [00:03:13]
08. Yibo Labo (These Are The Guys) [00:04:39]
09. Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain [00:02:18]
10. Wawusho Kubani? (Who Were You Talking To?) [00:05:32]

The traditional music sung by Ladysmith Black Mambazo is called ISICATHAMIYA (Is-Cot-A-Me-Ya). It was born in the mines of South Africa. Black workers were taken by rail to work far away from their homes and their families. Poorly housed and paid worse, they would entertain themselves, after a six-day week, by singing songs into the wee hours every Sunday morning. Cothoza Mfana they called themselves, "tip toe guys", referring to the dance steps choreographed so as to not disturb the camp security guards. When miners returned to the homelands, the tradition returned with them. There began a fierce, but social, competition held regularly and a highlight of everyone's social calendar. The winners were awarded a goat for their efforts and, of course, the adoration of their fans. These competitions are held even today in YMCA assembly halls and church basements throughout Zululand South Africa.
The name LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO came about as a result of winning every singing competition in which the group entered. "Ladysmith" is the hometown of the Shabalala family; "Black" references the black oxen, considered to be the strongest on the farm. The Zulu word "Mambazo" refers to an ax - symbolic of the group's ability to "chop down" the competition. So good were they that after a time they were forbidden to enter the competitions but welcomed, of course, to entertain at them.
Their first album release for the United States, "Shaka Zulu", was produced by Simon Garfunkel and won the Grammy Award in 1987 for Best Traditional Folk Recording.

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Tinariwen
The Radio Tisdas Sessions [2000]
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Artist: Tinariwen
CD title: The Radio Tisdas Sessions
Released date: 2000
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ethnic
Total Time: 00:52:04
Total size: 94,7 MB

Tracks:
01. Le Chant Des Fauves [00:07:32]
02. Nar Djenetbouba [00:04:46]
03. Imidiwaren [00:06:26]
04. Zin Es Gourmeden [00:05:22]
05. Afours Afours [00:05:27]
06. Tessalit [00:03:58]
07. Khedou Khedou [00:06:12]
08. Mataraden Anexan [00:05:47]
09. Bismillah [00:04:22]
10. Tin-Essako [Live] [00:02:08]

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Info:
Tinariwen is a band formed in 1982 in Moammar al-Qadhafi's camps of Touareg rebels. They play in the Tishoumaren ("music of the unemployed") style, and sing mostly in the French and Tamashek languages. Their songs mostly cover the subject of independence for their people from the government of Mali. They are said to be the first Tuareg band to use electric guitars.
Having recorded many albums available on cassette over their eighteen years, the group recorded their first album for the CD format in December of 2000; the album was known as The Radio Tisdas Sessions and was their first recording available outside of Africa.
The Western world first took great notice of Tinariwen due to their performance at Le Festival au Désert, a musical festival held in Tin-Essako, Mali, a remote region of the Sahara Desert, in January of 2001.
The band released a second album, Amassakoul ("Traveller") in 2004, and played concerts in Europe (where they performed one of the highlights of the 2004 Womad Reading ) and the United States to support the album.
Tinariwen's new album entitled Aman Iman, meaning "Water is Life", was released in February 2007. A 52 minute documentary called Teshumara, or the guitars of the revolution recently played in movie theaters in Europe. It tells the history of the Tuareg rebellion and the role played by Tinariwen in this struggle for freedom. Combined with Amassakoul, it's been released as the CD/DVD combo The Soul Rebel Of African Desert.

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Busi Mhlogo & Twasa - Babhemu
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Album : Babhemu
Artist : Busi Mhlogo & Twasa
Release Date : 1994
Number of Discs: 1
Genre : World
Total time : 00:53:31
Total size : 122 MB

Tracks :
1. Izinziswa
2. Ting-Tingu
3. Unomkhubulwane
4. Umenthisi
5. Shosholoza
6. Mfazonga Phesheva
7. Ujantshi
8. Ntandane
9. Babhemu

@ 320 Kbit/s mp3

Part1:


http://rapidshare.com/files/189385571/Wq_1994_BusiBabhemu__320.part1.rar


Part2:


http://rapidshare.com/files/189388406/Wq_1994_BusiBabhemu__320.part2.rar

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Album : Introducing Etran Finatawa
Artist : Etran Finatawa
Release date : 2006
Label : World Music Network
Number of discs : 1
Total size : 113 MB
Total time : 00:49:28

Tracks :
1. Surbajo
2. A Dunya
3. Iledeman
4. Aliss
5. Maleele
6. Iriarer
7. Ekenan
8. Anadjibo
9. Ronde
10. Heeme

@ 320 Kbit/s mp3

Etran Finatawa combine the rich nomadic cultures of the Tuareg and Wodaabe people from the West African country of Niger – a region that for thousands of years has served as a crossroads between the Arabs of North Africa and the sub-Saharan traditions. Etran Finatawa blend traditional instruments with electric guitars, combining the polyphonic songs of the Wodaabe people with modern arrangements, transporting you to the Sahara with their evocative sound.

Part1:

http://rapidshare.com/files/131644706/Wa_2006_Finatawa.part1.rar

Part2:

http://rapidshare.com/files/131648045/Wa_2006_Finatawa.part2.rar

Mila na Utamaduni
Spices of Zanzibar
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Album : Spices of Zanzibar
Artist : Mila na Utamaduni
Release date : 1998
Label : Network Germany
Number of discs : 1
Total size : 162 MB
Total time : 01:11:01

Tracks:
1. Bashraf Salama
2. Mapenzi Matamu
3. Nguzo Mbovu
4. Unalo
5. Bashraf Chaguo
6. Umbo Langu Dawa
7. Hata Nawe Useme
8. Sishituki
9. Haya Maumbile Yangu

@320 Kbit/s mp3

Part1:


http://rapidshare.com/files/198151339/Wa_1998_SpicesOfZanzibar__320.part1.rar

Part2:

http://rapidshare.com/files/198157964/Wa_1998_SpicesOfZanzibar__320.part2.rar

Fany Mpfumo (Mozambique), very good albun !

hiyaaaaaaa....mine isnt an album but i found that this song was verrry coool
it's African miusic, believe me it's must have songs..arise ur soul when u tired.

it's Knaan Wafin Flag official theme songs for world cup 2010.
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go grab the songs and lyric here
>>speedy share (http://www.speedyshare.com/files/20890160/knaan_-_wavin_flag_fifa_world_cup_2010_official_theme_son g_.zip)<<

"Singin forever young, singin songs underneath that sun
Lets rejoice in the beautiful game.
And together at the end of the day."
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owh..Thou our Admin KOD (http://www.dotsis.com/mobile_phone/member.php?612721-Kiss-Of-Death) if you have complete album of Knaan i would be pleased if you share it here too:dance::dance::dance: