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The Pulse of Africa - Drums and Rhythms from Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Congo, Botswana, Nigeria, Mozambique ... |
An eclectic collection of African drumming. Featuring the Anlo-Ewe
from Togo and Ghana, Bolamba Pygmies from the Congo, Kalahari
Bushmen from Botswana, Manza music from the Central
African Republic, Yoruba from Nigeria, Benin, Togo and many more. 40-page
booklet with lots of info about each of the pieces in English, German,
French and Spanish.
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Marrabenta - Marrabenta Music from Mozambique |
'Marrabenta', played until the strings break! A dash of exotic fun and part of the exciting and heady spirit of Mozambique's nightlife. A mixture of Shangaan, Ronga and Portuguese folk music. Info about the music, the groups and the songs in English, German, French and Spanish. Total playing time: 64:12 min.
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Spotlight on Kenyan Music - also featuring: Suzzana Owiyo, Achien'g Abura |
Contemporary songs from Kenya, rooted in East African musical tradition, sung in Kiswahili, Kikamba, Luhya and other local dialects. The album gives a taste of the rich variety of musical traditions and styles which have influenced the songs performed. Original lyrics included, plus background info about the artists. Also featuring Suzzana Owiyo and Achien'g Abura.
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Drums of Burundi - Ensemble Folklorique Batimbo |
Wild, raw, untamed, earthy! Ecstatic drumming and chanting by drummers from Burundi (Central Africa), on massive drums, carved out of tree trunks. The Batimbo are the custodians of the sacred drum tradition. The ancient lineages of drummers have kept their art alive. The booklet contains rich information in English, German, French and Spanish, and lots of photos.
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African Roots - Mantse - Nii Tagoe |
A collection of songs rooted in African tradition, with traditional as well as contemporary instrumentations. Nii Tagoe worked with chart toppers such as the Afro-Celt crossover band Baka Beyond, African Headcharge, Martin Cradick and Osibisa, as well as the pan-African dance ensemble Adzido. Booklet info in English, German, French and Spanish.
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Songs from the Source of the Nile - Rachel Magoola |
A collection of the best songs of former Afrigo Band lead singer Rachel Magoola. Info about the artist and the music in English, German, French and Spanish. Over 60 minutes playing time.
"Uganda's number one diva…" - BBC;
"… seamless hybrid of African cross rhythms, R&B and funky modern beats…" - The Weekly Observer, Kampala
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Tour d’Afrique |
A fabulous compilation of some of the greatest stars of Africa today: Habib Koité & Bamada, Pierre Akendengué, Youssou N’dour, Djeli Moussa Diawara, Oliver Tuku Mutukudzi, Miriam Makeba & the Skylarks, Sam Mangwana, Cesaria Evora, Nawal, Papa Wemba, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Tarika. Thirteen tracks, each one a gem! A truly spellbingind album
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Percussion and Songs from Mali - Nahini Doumbia & Les Espoirs du Mali |
A fascinating album of inspiring, upbeat, driving West African drumming and singing. Extensive information about the musicians, the instruments and each of the pieces in English, German, French and Spanish plus colour photos. Total playing time: 62:51 min.
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Music of the Nile - Recordings by David Fanshawe |
A musical journey along the Nile from Cairo to Lake Victoria containing pure, original African field recordings, from Egypt, Sudan, Uganda and Kenya, recorded between 1969 and 75.
“The best commercially available collection I have heard of African folk music and I recommend it whole-heartedly.” English Dance & Song Magazine. • Anecdotes and extensive info about the pieces illustrated with stunning photographs.
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The Very Best of Africa - Powerful Choirs - Pulsating Beats |
A stellar album of exhilarating songs! Great variety in styles and instrumentations, from the very traditional to modern instruments, with powerful drumming and multipart singing. Songs from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Senegal, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria. Info about artists and each of the pieces.
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Tribal Beatz of Africa - Yelengu - featuring Barry Van Zyl, Robin Hogarth, Johnny Clegg... |
A wonderful combination of traditional rhythms and percussion from around Africa, combining the energy and pulse of tribal beats with the talents of some top modern day African musicians and singers. Featuring a track written and performed by Johnny Clegg. 28-page booklet, lots of photos, extensive info in four languages. Total playing time: 63:17 min.
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Ritual Songs and Dances from Africa - Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Ethiopia, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Senegal… - Adzido |
Adzido is famous for their excellence in portraying the richness of African heritage to audiences all over the world. Their earthy and powerful collection of authentic African tribal dances and chants brought to you from countries all over Africa.
Information about each of the songs and dances in English, German, French and Spanish. Total playing time 2 hours, 4 mins.
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Ancient Civilisations of Southern Africa – Bushman, Zulu, Venda, Xhosa, Tswana… |
An excellent collection of traditional drumming and songs of the ancient peoples of southern Africa. Bushman hunting songs, Zulu war cries, Xhosa healing songs, Venda drumming, Nguni drumming and more. Lots of info and explanations to each of the 31 tracks in the richly illustrated colour booklet. Total playing time: 1 hour, 17 minutes.
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Mbube and Gospel from Southern Africa - Blessings Nqo |
Blessings Nqo, a member of the successful vocal group Insingizi, presents a unique fusion of traditional a cappella songs and Gospel tunes from Southern Africa accompanied with djembes, rattles, keyboards, guitar, bass & In the tradition of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Blessings and his fellow musicians show the strength and enchantment of African Mbube. Info in four languages.
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African Kora - Ravi |
Cascading and soothing, almost hypnotic sounds of the kora, solo, and also accompanied by other African instruments (djembe, balafon, bells…).
"… should be of great interest to those of you with a liking for new timbres. Highly recommended." - Tim Panting, Classical Guitar, UK
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Master Drummers of Africa - Kopano |
Drums are used to contact the ancestors, to communicate over long distances and to accompany celebrations or rites within a clan or group. Dingane Lelokoane, Mona (Paul) Mashinini, Mthando ‘Brigga’ Khanyile and Thulani Sengwayo and a group of Tswana drummers play individually-made Isigubhu, (Zulu bass drums), a variety of bush toms called Izi-Gubhu, shakers (Amagula or Igula), Djembes, a drum used in West Africa - Guinea, Senegal and Ghana. Shouts, singing, stamping, whistles and so on, are all part of what they do.
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Ancient Civilizations of Southern Africa 4 - The Xhosa People |
Exciting and lively traditional songs and chants of the Xhosa people from South Africa, famous through Miriam Makeba's international hit, the famous Click Song . Compiled, performed by, and under the direction of leading South African musician and singer Blues Ntaka. A cappella songs, sometimes call-and-response style, sometimes in beautiful four-part harmonies accompanied by clapping, stomping, ankle shakers, whistling, etc.
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Voices of Southern Africa, Vol. 2 - Insingizi |
Following the amazing worldwide success of their first album, the Zimbabwean vocal group Insingizi present fourteen new songs, a cappella or accompanied with African drums, clapping, whistles...
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Senegal - Urban Rhythms - Kasumai |
Formed in Senegal and named after a greeting meaning “Peace with you”, Kasumai captures the spirit of contemporary urban sound from Senegal. ‘Urban Rhythms’ features the melodious kora (21-string harp), compelling vocals and a vibrant combination of traditional African drums and percussion and Western instruments. Founding band member Sagar N’Gom recalls the recording of the album in London as an eventful experience because of the “mix of Muslim and Christian musicians working harmoniously to produce biting, melodious social commentary and tributes”.
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Batanai Pan-African Music |
Fresh and exciting African songs and music with traditional marimbas, hosho (shakers), ngoma (drums), nyunga nyunga (thumb piano), sabar (drum), talking drum, calabash, djembe as well as accordion, sax, guitar, bass guitar...
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Goema Music from Cape Town, South Africa - Barry Van Zyl & The Bo Kaap Collective |
Goema [pronounce: "gooma"] music from the Bo Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa, as played today, still in its traditional format with voices, percussion, bass, banjo and guitar. The songs ("goema liedjies") have their origins in the early days of the cape; they are very much community music, full of social comment, humour and double entendre. Info in four languages. Afrikaans lyrics in the booklet.
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ADZIDO - Traditional Songs and Dances from Africa |
Here is a pulsating compilation of earthy African music. The songs and dances originate from many areas of the African continent, including Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and other countries. Listen to the beat of the tribal dums and feel the power of African music. This is the real African experience!
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African Heartbeat - Drums and Percussion from Southern Africa - Barry Van Zyl |
In his first solo album, Barry Van Zyl, world-renowned South African percussionist and drummer with the Johnny Clegg Band since 1999, presents his interpretation of the rhythms and feels of southern African drumming. The album combines musical and rhythmical influences from Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia...
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Voices from Southern Africa - Insingizi |
Insingizi are a vocal group from Zimbabwe, presenting seventeen songs, a cappella or accompanied with African drums, in a rich vocal style, called Mbube (latterly made famous by Ladysmith Black Mambazo). In a world where the hype of western music appears to be stifling the growth of traditional African music, Insingizi assert that African music holds its own. The songs are presented in their native Ndebele language. Information in four languages.
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Sounds of the African Mbira - Tinashe Chidanyika |
Mesmerizing and intricate music of the southern African mbira (thumb piano). The instrument symbolises the spiritual life of the Shona people. Tinashe Chidanyika is one of the great masters playing various different mbiras, accompanied on traditional percussion by Barry van Zyl. Extensive info in English, German, French and Spanish, lots of colour photos. Total playing time: 63:55 min.
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Kora Grooves from West Africa - N’faly Kouyaté |
N’faly Kouyaté, core member of the Afro-Celt Sound System presents his own group, Dunyakan. Blending traditional African instruments, N’Faly’s rippling Kora and hypnotic African vocals, with contemporary music and instruments into a truly mesmerising mix. The full colour booklet informs about artists, music and instruments in English, German, French and Spanish.
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ADZIDO - Pan African Dance Ensemble - Ojah! |
Over the last seventeen years Adzido has grown to be the largest and most successful African dance company in Europe. Adzido’s firm commitment to the presentation of classical African culture through music, dance and theatre, created this success. This double CD presents traditional songs and dances from Senegal, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Benin, Guinea, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Ivory Coast.
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Pape Kanouté – Griot from Senegal |
Pape Kanouté (Senegal), an accomplished kora and saxophone player, comes from a family of griots. This album, based on kora is a mix of Senegalese and West African tradition and incorporates elements from other cultures with a touch of jazz shining through. Info about artist, music and kora in English, German, French and Spanish plus original lyrics.
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Modern Gospel from West Africa - Chidinma Okafor |
Passionate gospel songs with Chidinma Okafor, star of Nigerian music, backed by a beautiful multi-part choir. The songs are in Yoruba, Hausa, Ibo and English, accompanied with modern rhythms. Information about the artist and each of the songs in English, German, French and Spanish.
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Africa, A Musical Journey - Adzido |
Pure, earthy and exhilarating African drumming and singing in many different styles and from many different countries, e.g. South Africa, Guinea, Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Mozambique. Explanations to each of the pieces in four languages.
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