The Very Best of Africa, Vol. 2 [Import]

Disc: 1

1. Birima - Youssou N'Dour

2. Traitors of Africa - Femi Kuti

3. Sarama - Amadou & Mariam,

4. Afirika - Angélique Kidjo

5. Yala - Oumou Sangare

6. Behold My Heart - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

7. Boomerang

8. Home Cooking - Tony Allen

9. Jelebi

10. Mortalite (Mortality) - Kandia Kouyate

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Disc: 2

1. Ndongoy Daara - Orchestra Baobab

2. Manian - Rokia Traoré

3. Kowoni Maayo (Mi Yeewnii) - Baaba Maal

4. Send Me - Hugh Masekela

5. Africadën

6. Chemutengure - Thomas Mapfumo

7. Ethiopia - Abyssinia Infinite,

8. Mali Dje - Ali Farka Toure

9. Eko Ile - Fela Kuti

10. Bi Lamban - Toumani Diabate

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Tracks:

Birima - Youssou N'Dour
Traitors of Africa - Femi Kuti
Sarama - Amadou & Mariam,
Afirika - Angque Kidjo
Yala - Oumou Sangare
Behold My Heart - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Boomerang
Home Cooking - Tony Allen
Jelebi
Mortalite (Mortality) - Kandia Kouyate
Kumnyama Endlini [It's Dark in the House] - Mahotella Queens
Broska - Manecas Costa
Tunga - Super Rail Band

Tracks:

Ndongoy Daara - Orchestra Baobab
Manian - Rokia Traor
Kowoni Maayo (Mi Yeewnii) - Baaba Maal
Send Me - Hugh Masekela
Africad
Chemutengure - Thomas Mapfumo
Ethiopia - Abyssinia Infinite,
Mali Dje - Ali Farka Tour
Eko Ile - Fela Kuti
Bi Lamban - Toumani Diabat
Oyebi Bien - Kekele
Ghir Enta (I Only Love You) - Souad Massi
Moussolou - Salif Keita

Album Description

2004 compilation is a wonderful introduction to African music with contemporary classics alongside key tracks by some of the biggest African artists of all time. Artists include Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal, Cesaria Evora, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Salif Keita, & Hugh Masekela. 26 tracks packaged in a double digipak, with liner notes by Nigel Williamson of The Times. Nascente.

Album Details

Following the Spectacular Success of "The Very Best of Africa Volume One", which Britain's Premier World Music DJ Charlie Gillett Called 'the Best Introduction to African Music Currently on the Market'. Volume Two Presents the Very Best of African Music Today, Alongside Key Tracks by Some of the Biggest African Artists of all Time. Stunning Tracks from Such Legends as Youssou N'dour, Baaba Maal, Cesaria Evora, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Salif Keita and High Masekela Are Featured Alongside Critically Acclaimed Songs from Future Legends Like Souad Massi, Daara J, Rokia Traore, Oliver Mutukudzi and Oumou Sangare. These Names Are Just Some of the Highlights on a Double Album that Thrillingly Captures the Vibrancy of the World's Most Musical Continent.

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The Very Best of Africa, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Nascente
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00020HC5E
Release Date: 2004-04-20

Tracks:

Birima - Youssou N'Dour
Traitors of Africa - Femi Kuti
Sarama - Amadou & Mariam,
Afirika - Angque Kidjo
Yala - Oumou Sangare
Behold My Heart - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Boomerang
Home Cooking - Tony Allen
Jelebi
Mortalite (Mortality) - Kandia Kouyate
Kumnyama Endlini [It's Dark in the House] - Mahotella Queens
Broska - Manecas Costa
Tunga - Super Rail Band

Tracks:

Ndongoy Daara - Orchestra Baobab
Manian - Rokia Traor
Kowoni Maayo (Mi Yeewnii) - Baaba Maal
Send Me - Hugh Masekela
Africad
Chemutengure - Thomas Mapfumo
Ethiopia - Abyssinia Infinite,
Mali Dje - Ali Farka Tour
Eko Ile - Fela Kuti
Bi Lamban - Toumani Diabat
Oyebi Bien - Kekele
Ghir Enta (I Only Love You) - Souad Massi
Moussolou - Salif Keita

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Vol. 2-Very Best of Africa

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000AXWUVO
Release Date: 2004-04-06

Album Description

Following on from the spectacular success of The Very Best Of Africa Volume one, which Britain's premier world music DJ Charlie Gillett called "the best introduction to African music currently on the market", Volume 2 moves on from the classic tracks of that collection to present the very best of African music today, alongside key tracks by some of the biggest African artists of all time some of which we were unable to feature on volume 1. Stunning recent tracks from such legends as Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal, Cesaria Evora, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Salif Keita and Hugh Masekela are featured on this album alongside critically acclaimed songs from future legends such as Souad Massi, Daara J, Rokia Traore, Oliver Mutukudzi and Oumou Sangare. Nascente Records. 2005.

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