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Suzanna Owiyo - My Roots
The wonderful Kenyan singer and nyatiti (lyre) player brings together new songs, old taditions, and songwriting that is biting, passionate, warm and loving and always honest. She deals with corrupt politicians, good leaders, gratitude for being able to share in the beautiful gifts we all have been given by God, the dangers of alcohol abuse, with forgiveness, fathers who abandon their families. She is joined by a group of musicians from Nairobi on guitars, bass, percussion and other local instruments.
Africa: 50 Years of Music - 18 CD set for an excellent price
The most comprehensive compilation of African music I have seen to date - 183 classic recordings by 183 important artists from 38 countries in North, South, East and West Africa.The artists include universal stars such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Youssou N'Dour, Franco, Cheb Khaled, Cesaria Evora, Mulatu Astatke, Salif Keita, Manu Dibango and Oum Kalsoum. But the real treasure is in the lesser known and to many, unknown singers and musicians that abound here. The tracks, licensed from some of the world's most respected record companies, are all original studio recordings or, in a few cases, famous concert performances. Most of them were made in the 50 years from 1960 to 2010 - the era of African independence - but three landmark Egyptian classics date from the 1940s. Many of these songs are known and loved worldwide: "Pata Pata," "Soul Makossa," "Yeke Yeke," "Sweet Mother," "Mario," "Shakara," "Jive Soweto." Others will be revelations to even the most dedicated record collectors. The deluxe longbox 18 CD set (10½" x 5½" x 1¼") includes a 60-page book of photographs, record-cover reproductions, specially commissioned artwork and essays by experts on each of Africa's popular styles.
Bako Dagnon - Sidiba
One of Mali's premier Mande musicians and a respected female griot, born in the west of Mali. Bako sings with the authority, passion and wisdom born of having learned her craft the old way: not from recordings, as many young singers do nowadays, but at the feet of masters, deep in the countryside. As such, she may be one of the last griots to live according to the old ways, though she carries her message for the current age with a knowledge base that ranges from her native Biriko style, to the more lyrical Maninka music from Guinea to the Bambara style from Segou. Her songs sound deceptively simple; yet they are informed by a prodigious knowledge of Mande history and culture, with even Ali Farka Touré often consulting her and Banzoumana Sissoko, "the old lion" inviting her regularly to his house in the 1980s to sing famous old songs like "Janjon." She has the gift of bringing the old stories to life, making them sound utterly contemporary. She is the bridge between the old and the new.
D.O. Misiani and Shirati Jazz - The King of History
Classic 1970s Benga Beats from Kenya - They did not invent benga, the energetic dance music of Kenya and Tanzania, but they defined its modern form, with its hypnotic electric guitars and fabulously active bass, and made it popular throughout East Africa. Their records, released internationally in the late 1980s and early 90s, introduced benga to the world. Because of benga, D.O. Misiani, who was born in Tanzania in 1940 and died in Kenya in 2006, is probably now the second-most famous Luo in the world.
Carlou D - Muzikr
Carlou D emerged from Senegal's hip-hop scene of the 90s, joined Senegal's first, and arguably most successful, hip-hop group, Positive Black Soul. In 2004 he left to start his solo career. Performing in traditional Muslim robes with his dreadlocks signaling asceticism, he wears the image of Cheikh Ibra Fall around his neck as a tribute to his spiritual guide. It is from the leader of this spiritual sect, the Baay Fall, that Carlou takes much of his musical inspiration, preserving and modernizing the chants, melodies and rhythms used in celebration of this man who has millions of followers around the world. With a pure voice and infectious sense of rhythm, and backed by a scintillating band, Carlou D makes electric, spiritual roots music, straight from Dakar. The album features Carlou's mentor Youssou N'Dour as special guest singer on one track. Listen!
Samy Izy - Tsara Madagasikara
The "red island" of Madagascar is a unique natural reserve with animals and plants some of which cannot be found anywhere else but here. The shimmering music landscape is also unique, marked as it is by the diversity of peoples living on the island. After many years of silence, a new sensationally varied project has reached us from there. The music legend Sammy founded a new band for these Network recordings: the singer Bosco and his female vocal partner Amiziou; the accordionist Medicis, influenced not only by the lightning speed of tsapiki, but also by traditional tromba salvation ceremonies; the percussionist Petit with his fine feeling for changes in style and rhythm. Sammy also invited top-ranking guests to he studio: flautist Rageroge, with his primal Madagascan roots; the Tana Gospel Choir, and, reviving an almost forgotten tradition, the nine-piece wind orchestra Ambodirana Centre. Many of the tracks on this CD take up the rhythms and melodies of African dance music, one of the many innovations of this inner-Malagasy crossover. Listen
Toba Seydou Traore - Toba Seydou Traore
Lo-fi but immensely interesting recordings from Mali's Malinke hunters. Toba Seydou Traore is from Bougouni in southwest Mali, and his voice soars over rattles, shakers and the strings of a 'hunter's harp.' Listen
Abdoulaye Traore - Abdoulaye Traore
Lo-fi but immensely interesting recordings from Mali. Abdoulaye Traore is accompanied by ngonis. karinye, calabash, and both solo and choral vocals in a rich, traditional exposition of hunter's music from southwest Mali. Listen
T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - The Kings of Benin: Urban Groove 1972-80
Originally released 2005, reissued 2009. From the Republic of Benin, West Africa, T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo is one of Africa's least-known big-bands outside of their home country. Here is a collection that reflects their many poly-rhythmic moods. A mixture of hard Afro-Funk, driving Afrobeat, deep Afro-Latin and Cuban grooves all with a unique flavor that ruled the dance-floors of 70's urban Benin. Contained here are never before heard tracks re-mastered and available for the first time outside of Africa since being originally issued on small vinyl presses that have long become extinct.
Orchestre National de Barbes - Rendez-vous Barbes
Orchestre National de Barbès was formed in 1995 by Youcef Boukella, composer and bass player. The group preaches a multicultural philosophy, and its music is a blend of rock, gnawa, raï, salsa, chââbi, reggae, alaoui and jazz. Barbés is not in Morocco, but rather in Paris, a neighborhood near Sacre Coeur that has become a refuge for exiles from north Africa. In English, the band's name means The National Barbés Orchestra - implying that Barbés is a nation unto itself. This music represents an imaginary but quite visceral nation.
various - Lesotho Calling: Lesiba and Sekhankula Music
Producer and field recordist Michael Baird has found the lesiba, an odd but entrancing stringed instrument that is blown like a flute -- still played by cattle herders in southern Africa's mountain kingdom in 2006. These are raw, simple songs, pure folk music in the harshest sense, with no fusion or production.
Mahmoud Ahmed and Either Orchestra - Ethniogroove (DVD)
A film by Anais Prosic follows the Ethiopian star and the American jazz band as they discover each others music and prepare for a concert. Includes documentary and a full 2006 concert. DVD, multi-zone, NTSC (North American) format.
Next Stop... Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers And Makers: Jazz In South Africa 1963 - 1984
2-CD set is part of a 3-set series exploring South African music. The focus is on the mid-'60s to mid-'80s. Features saxophonist Dudu Pukwana, drummer Early Mabuza, The Heshoo Beshoo Group, The Drive, Philip Tabane's Malombo, more. See the complete track list online
http://www.cdroots.com/sst-strut63.html
See also:
Volume 1: http://www.cdroots.com/sst-strut54.html
Volume 2: http://www.cdroots.com/sst-strut57.html
Manu Dibango - Choc 'n Soul
Manu Dibango is known for his alchemy of jazz, African and Jamaican music, Gospel and R'nB. His unique style was the forerunner of what is now often called 'world music.' Dibango is perhaps best remembered for his 1972 afrobeat single "Soul Makossa," often considered the first disco record. This best-of collection from Frémeaux features twelve tracks released between 1978 and 1989, including the 1978 Kingston remix of "Reggae Makossa." Guest artists include Michael and Randy Brecker, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.
Zulya - Tales of Subliming
Somewhat of a departure from Zulya's previous albums, Zulya revisits the fairytales of her childhood, creating her most adventurous work to date. She explains, "Subliming has two meanings; turning from a solid into a gas instantaneously - like dry ice, or becoming finer, purer. There's often a transformation in fairy stories. They are about our journeys to achieve individuality in a symbolic form. Some say each of us identifies with our own fairy story or with a character from one. Tales of Subliming is a collection of vignettes from these characters' lives, little scenes from their journeys." Her vocals float above a musical backdrop that features brass arrangements (courtesy of newest band member Eamon McNelis); a Tom Waits inspired tuned and mallet percussion; plus newer sounds courtesy of percussion loops, manipulated piano tones and hurdy-gurdy. The end result sees Zulya breaking new sonic ground on her 2010 recording.
Other recent releases:
Huun Huur Tu - Ancestors Call
Spider John Koerner - March 1963
T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - The Kings of Benin: Urban Groove 1972-80
John Kirkpatrick - Make No Bones (2 CD set)
Sourdeline - La Reine Blanche
Sourdeline - Jeanne d'Aymé
Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu Steps Ahead
Lo Borges - Lo Borges
Lisa o Piu - When This Was The Future
Hildur Gudnadottir - Mount A
Jienat - Mira
Zulya - Tales of Subliming
Sanda Weigl - Gypsy Killer
Chumbawamba - The Boy Bands Have Won…
Oysterband - The Oxford Girl and other stories
Hesperion XXI, Savall - Dinastia Borja
Fayvish - Yiddpop
Ray Cooper - Tales of Love, War and Death by Hanging
Caci Vorba - True Speech - Szczera Mowa
Kroke - Out Of Sight
Anna Saeki - Negau: Songs from Asia
various - Wedding Songs of Armenia Vol 1
Seven Winds (Lovlid, Aw and Nystrom) - Seven Winds
Gjermund Larsen Trio - Akomst
Berit Opheim Versto and Karl Seglem - Draumkvedet
Anonymous 4 - The Cherry Tree (SACD)
Eplemoya Songlag - Eplemoya Songlag
Mozafar Shafii - Shafii and Rast Ensemble
Septeto Nacional - Sin Rumba no hay Son!
Africa: 50 Years of Music: Now available!
VA - Next Stop... Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers And Makers
Eliza Carthy and Norma Waterson - Gift
Charlie Poole - The Essential Charlie Poole
Mozafar Shafii - Shafii and Rast Ensemble
Orchestre National de Barbes - Rendez-vous Barbes
Oliver Schroer and the Stewed Tomatoes - Freedom Row
Ali Reza Ghorbani - Songs of Rebirth - Tribute to Rumi
Septeto Nacional - Sin Rumba no hay Son!
Anonymous 4 - The Cherry Tree (SACD)
Manu Dibango - Choc 'n Soul
VA - Classic Field Recordings: Landmark Country Sessions From A Lost Era
Johan Hedin and Gunnar Idenstam - Låtar II - Swedish Folk Tunes
Carlou D - Muzikr
Milan Zdravkovic - In the Wake of the Phoenicians
Vladimir Bozar 'n' Ze Sheraf Orkestar - Universal Sprache
VA - Debaa - Singing of Sufi Women
Voce Ventu, Mieko Miyazaki - Tessi Tessi
Valkyrien Allstars - Valkyrien Allstars
Unni Lovlid - Rite
Sofia Jannock - áššogáttis (by the embers)
Patara Georgika - Singing we come down the mountains
Hesperion XXI, Jordi Savall - Istanbul - Dimitrie Cantemir
Etoile de Dakar featuring Youssou N'Dour - Once Upon A Time In Senegal
Issa Juma and Super Wanyika Stars - World Defeats The Grandfathers
Orquesta Aragon - 70th Anniversary Album
African Pearls - Cote D'Ivoire: West African Crossroads
African Pearls - Guinee 70: The Discotheque Years
Mariem Hassan - Shouka
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