Rhythms of Africa [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. Rainmaker
2. Homeless
3. Africans Unite
4. Jelebi
5. Jarabi
6. Cheikh Ibra Fall
7. Sanqamula Mazwe
8. Hello Hello
9. Goundo Tandja
10. Wandini
11. Donsoke
12. Kadara
13. Nabo Nabo
14. Fire Dombolo
15. Scatterlings Of Africa

Rhythms of Africa,Various Artists,Arena
Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Mix down the vocals, and maybe
  • Kind of disappointing
  • Mediocre Middle Eastern collection
  • Awesome CD
  • Excellent Foray to Rye Music
 Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ark 21
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005A8LX
Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

  1. Mon Amie La Rose - Natacha Atlas
  2. La Valse - Faudel
  3. Aalach Tloumouni - Khaled
  4. Inchallah - Latifa
  5. Desert Rose (Melodic Club Mix) - Sting/Cheb Mami
  6. Chie Begam - Andy
  7. I'm Yours - Soraya
  8. Dis Moi Pourquoi - Amina
  9. Hay Wadi Hay Galbi - Cheb Mami
  10. Pomegranate - Trans-Global Underground
  11. Esma Yalli - Hakim
  12. La Titnahad - Kazem Al Saher
  13. Qalantiqa - Rachid Taha

Amazon.com

When Sting collaborated with Cheb Mami on the Brand New Day track "Desert Rose," he created a surprising demand for Arabic crossover pop. This collection provides a suitable next stop for those whose taste was whetted by that collaboration. Egyptian singer Natacha Atlas opens the album with "Mon Amie la Rose," a maudlin little French tune she twists through her wringer until it is utterly transformed. "Desert Rose" turns up as a frisky remix by Victor Calderone, while Rachid Taha and the trance choir, B'Net Marrakech, appear in the compelling, orchestrated "Qalantica." Mami is heard on his own on one tune, but is eclipsed by the gut-shredding Khaled, the undisputed king of Algerian rai. The harder-edged electronic outings are standouts, while the tracks that are the Arabic equivalent of adolescent pop don't hold up nearly as well. This compilation, however, mostly eschews the dross in favor of tunes that go the distance. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Mix down the vocals, and maybe.......2007-06-04

I loved Arabesque and Arabian Travels, but this is not trance. This is more like Arabian pop music. The vocals are irritating to me. Sting even shows up on one track. If you are looking for world trance, or something to chill out or relax to, forget this one.

3 out of 5 stars Kind of disappointing.......2007-02-02

I love world music and Putumayo CDs.
I also loved that Desert Rose song and the amazing voice of Cheb Mami with Sting.
I bought this CD expecting a sexy "One Thousand and One Nights" music style, or a good fusion of traditional and modern sounds, but instead, what I got was a KITSCH POP version of arabic songs.
Some of the songs are just bad taste, you just want to forward them as quickly as possible.
I should have guessed just by the look of the cover. It reflects the music as well. The painting might be nice, but the mix with the modern computer added photo image and the strange balls of roses just don't work well together. The same goes for the songs.
I don't recommend it, unless you're looking for cheesy disposable pop.



2 out of 5 stars Mediocre Middle Eastern collection.......2006-12-21

This compilation of Arabic pop hits around the same time as Sting&Cheb Mami's "Desert Rose" hit and Putumayo's "Arabic Groove" album,not surprisingly.It's disappointing,since it focuses more on westernized Arabic hits than genuinely Arabic ones.For its surprising blandness,there are highlights-
1)A remix of Cheb Mami&Sting's hit song "Desert Rose." It's very danceable,and in sync with the spirit of the original.Cheb Mami and Sting had one of those rare great celebrity duets.They powerfully melded their styles,making something wonderful.
2)Khaled is always great.His songs are never a disappointment--no wonder he's called the King of Rai.
3)Amina's "Dis Moi Pourquoi" is an excellent dancefloor song.It was a hit in France,and musically,it works.It's French chanson meeting Tunisian pop.
4)Speaking of French chanson,Natacha Atlas radically re-imagines Edith Piaf's "Mon amie la rose",transforming it from a Gallic weepie into a sensual Arabic serenade.
5)Hakim,who is considered a prince of rai,has a great song.
6)Cheb Mami's "Hay wadi hay galbi" is amazing.While Khaled is almost Arabic R&B,and Hakim is a Middle Eastern boy band sort,this song shows off Cheb Mami's musical gymnastics.It's quite stunning.After hearing this,I got his "Saida" album.

Instead of getting this,I reccomend Putumayo's "Sahara Lounge" (its best Middle Eastern compilation)and "Arabic Groove." "Desert Roses" has a half-dozen hits,the rest are forgettable.If you like Middle Eastern music,explore Putumayo's compilations instead.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome CD.......2005-07-23

I just bought this CD along with a bunch of other and I absolutely love it. It's great for belly dancing too as well as just listening to while you're doing housework.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Foray to Rye Music.......2004-12-16

This album is a splendid way to get into Rye music. Sting's hit single performance with Cheb Mami sparks interest, and the rest of the more obscure (in America, that is) tracks are all beautiful. Fun gift for somebody who is learning French (Maghreb music is often sung in French,) or just seeking out some more exotic music. Also, fabulously sultry dancing music!
Rhythms of Life, Songs of Wisdom: Akan Music From Ghana, West Africa
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Disc
  • More great music from Ghana.
  • 1979 field recordings from the Akan coastal areas of Ghana
 Rhythms of Life, Songs of Wisdom: Akan Music From Ghana, West Africa
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
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ASIN: B000001DLO
Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

  1. Akosua Tuntum - Assin Area
  2. Ompeh - Efutu Area
  3. Akosua Tuntum - Denkyira area
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  5. Dansuomu - Denkyira area
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  7. Mmensoun
  8. Adzewa
  9. Brass Band
  10. Vocal Band
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  12. Osode
  13. Moses

Album Description

This recording leaves the listener breathless and astounded by the musical richness of this small area of Africa. In these performances from remote areas of central Ghana, the collective musical genius of everyday farmers, fisher-folk, traders, and civil servants bursts forth. Their singing and chanting moves through a colorful palette of instruments including water drums, rectangular frame drums, side-blown horns, and brass bands. Clear, penetrating sounds of metal instruments offset by complex drumming patterns are framed by haunting vocals. Listeners are immersed in a kaleidoscope of sound. Thirteen tracks and 28 page booklet including extensive notes and photos. This is the only commercially available recording of Akan music.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Great Disc.......2007-06-30

This is a great disc. I whole heartedly review with the former reviewer -- there is so much diversity to just the music of Ghana alone that there is no way to classify it all under one category. So you will need to stretch out and purchase a bunch of different discs with various different styles. This is a good one.

4 out of 5 stars More great music from Ghana. .......2004-11-20

This is a disc completely worthy of your money and time. In case you have family, historical, and/or geographical reasons for wanting to know, the music on this disc is from Ghana's Central Region (not actually in the center of Ghana though, "Central Region" is the name of... for lack of a better term... a state in Ghana). The music is by (and from their areas of the Central Region) Assin, Efutu, Denkyira, and Fante peoples. All are Akan groups except the Efutu, "whose languages belong to the Guan cluster of the Kwa branch". Obviously I got this from the liner-notes, as I am no expert on all the many... and there are MANY... different languages and cultures of Ghana.

As for the music itself, I've had this disc for a couple weeks now and I'm loving it more with each listen. It is a very fine collection of recordings! I didn't get to the liner-notes until yesterday. It was interesting to find out that the Efutu are not Akan, since I had already noticed a distinct difference between the feel of their music and the other (although also differing) musics here. For those with some hip-hop interest, the Efutu track here makes me feel like they are playing some sort of ancient ancestor of a Timbaland beat. I like it alot. =)

There is alot for which to be thankful on this disc, and if you've ever stumbled upon my reviews for a few other cds from Ghana (the Master Drummers of Dagbon 1 & 2, and the Master Fiddlers of Dagbon), you'll be interested in knowing that this disc is completely different from those. Unfortunately, oftentimes things are lumped under the monolithic label of being "African music", but that is so broad as to be almost meaningless, considering the degree of musical diversity even in just one small country like Ghana. If you have the Masters discs I just mentioned, and you're worried about buying this one and feeling like it'd just be more of the same, don't worry. This is a whole other world.

The singing here has a much more organized feel than that on the Masters discs. Also, this disc always has larger groups of singers. It is more of a central feature of the music as well. Some lovely "chorus" vocals, sometimes in the form of interplay with the drumming. What you'll think of the brass band tracks (just a couple), I do not know. I like them, but I'm a weirdo. The first one strikes me almost as William Parker-ish orchestrations of his interpretation of the timbre of a bleating goat. I mean that in a good way. Also the percussion on that track is fantastic! I'm not sure how they are getting this tone, but it's like controlled, perfectly timed fireworks exploding in the distance.

Rather than rambling further, I will wrap this up by saying you probably didn't stumble on this cd by accident, so this sort of thing already interests you. Go ahead and pick this one up because I'm sure you're going to love it.

4 out of 5 stars 1979 field recordings from the Akan coastal areas of Ghana.......2004-03-09

Field recordings of Akan folk music from the Central and Western Regions of Ghana made by ethnomusicologist Roger Vetter in 1979. In this respect the disk is more narrowly homogeneous than some similar ones: only the Central and Western Regions are represented, although the bulk of the Akan population of Ghana lives in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions. And, obviously, if it is a disk of Akan music, it does not include music produced by other ethnic groups in Ghana.

What the disk lacks in geographical and ethnic diversity, it makes up in stylistic reach. The music in these recordings is played by non-professional and semi-professional players, and although most of the music is quite traditional (i.e. shows little European influence) some tracks include instruments that originated outside Africa such as the tuba or the electric guitar, and some of the repertoire including waltzes and gospel music show a Western influence transmogrified in the local milieu. In this regard the recordings are authentic: the variety of music produced for local performance and consumption in the Akan coastal regions of Ghana was (and remains) varied, reflecting a variety of cultural uses and influences. While most of the music on this disk was meant for dancing, one of the most interesting tracks is a talking drum piece in which the message is not only played but recited, allowing one to hear the translation from speech to drumming. The accompanying booklet documenting the cultural background, the players, their instruments, and the various musical styles is highly informative.
Keur Moussa: Sacred Chant & African Rhythms from Senegal
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This is wonderful!
  • Wonderfully peaceful, meditative franco-senegalese fusion
  • Beautiful, Serene and Unique
 Keur Moussa: Sacred Chant & African Rhythms from Senegal
Monks of Keur Moussa Abbey
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Release Date: 1997-05-06

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  4. We Praise You, Invisible Father
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5 out of 5 stars This is wonderful!.......2007-06-24

One thing I have always loved about African church music is its joyfulness. (Another favorite of mine was the original Missa Luba which is no longer available unfortunately). The chant in this recording is fantastic. I love it!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderfully peaceful, meditative franco-senegalese fusion.......2002-10-22

I was lucky enough to visit the monks of Keur Moussa Abbey in Senegal in the early 1980s. Coming from 18 months living in the devoutly muslim far northern part of the country, it was quite surreal to wander around the grounds of the abbey and listen to the christian liturgical kora music coming from this group of african and european monks. A wonderful compliment to your Baaba Maal and Yousou NDour CDs!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Serene and Unique.......2001-12-29

Imagine Gregorian chant sung in French and Senegalese to the rhythms of modern Africa and you have a vague idea of how wonderful this CD is. Sometimes driving, sometimes sweetly lyrical, it's not particularly religious music (unless you want it to be). It is music that will calm you, thrill you, and transport you to another place, whatever place you're in. Thanks to Trance Planet for turning me on to the monks of Keur Moussa.
Africa Before Invasion
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Thick, Deep Afro Beat with All The Roots Intact
 Africa Before Invasion
Najite Olokun Prophecy
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Release Date: 2003-03-11

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  3. Honesty
  4. Aorieo
  5. A.B.I.

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5 out of 5 stars Thick, Deep Afro Beat with All The Roots Intact.......2005-05-29

If you're serious about Fela, and you don't know about Najite, you'd better get hip to him quick! Coming up as Fela's longtime percussionist, Najite was adopted as a godson by Fela when his parents died. With this as his background, you know this is the real deal. Najite lives in Los Angeles now, and he's been making a big splash in town with the help of people like Dj Jeremy Sole (Musiacs/AfroFunke) and Dj Carlos Nino (KPFK/Temple Bar), as well as bands like Mezklah and others who've been reaching out to him. With this, his first solo album, he's proving he's got the goods. "Africa Before The Invasion" is more Jazzy than most of Fela's music, and the lyrics are more introspective, but with funky tracks like Aorieo, it's not likely to disappoint any true fan of Afro-Beat!!
Global Songbook Presents: African Rhythms
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Global Songbook Presents: African Rhythms
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: St. Clair Records
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    Release Date: 2002-04-23

    Tracks:

    1. Djembe Bwana
    2. Soweto
    3. Mpoki Jesu [Vocal Version]
    4. Diawara Ma Yire
    5. Ana Ni Penda [Vocal Version]
    6. Demba Diansan
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    8. Kuku Faka [Vocal Version]
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    Drum! How to Play the Rhythms of Africa and Latin America
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Accessible Learnable Sounds - Layers of Them!
    • good overview of African and Cuban rhythyms
    • Great CD to learn rhythms from around the world.
    		 Drum! How to Play the Rhythms of Africa and Latin America
    Geoff Johns
    Manufacturer: Sounds True Direct
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000037AK
    Release Date: 1997-03-11

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    1. Intro
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    4. Comparsa (Cuba)
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    7. Kpanlogo (Ghana)
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    10. Comparsa (Cuba)
    11. Slow Atsiagbekor (Ghana)
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Accessible Learnable Sounds - Layers of Them!.......2004-12-20

    Mr. Johns' has a very accessible way of presenting the sounds and layers of rhythms to the untrained ear. One can get sense of accomplishment with one seession. I have given this CD away twice and am glad to be ordering it a 3rd time. Very engaging and fun for one or more people. jc- Durham, NC

    4 out of 5 stars good overview of African and Cuban rhythyms.......2000-03-25

    This CD will have you drumming along the first time you play it. The rhythyms presented are both simple and at the same time very complex because of the layering of different instruments. While there is not any teaching of technique (how to strike the instruments) it does make you feel like a drummer. Buy it if you want some feel-good drumming.

    5 out of 5 stars Great CD to learn rhythms from around the world........1998-07-04

    This CD is a great learning vehicle for beginner to intermediate afro-cuban hand drummers. The songs are repeated on the CD, once with Geoff Johns explaining and again without explanation for ease of playing along. Very well done. I recommend have some hand drumming experience before trying this CD.
    Ghana: Rhythms of the People
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      		Ghana: Rhythms of the People
      Various Artists
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      ASIN: B00004YL8Y
      Release Date: 2000-10-10

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      Living in Divine Time Featuring Chaka Khan
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        		Living in Divine Time Featuring Chaka Khan
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        Release Date: 2006-10-17

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        Track Listing: 1) Listen to the Wind 2) Hunter Dance 3) Living in Divine Time 4) Keep on Holdin on 5) A We Ye Po 6) Bloa-Deh 7) Dancing on Sacred Ground 8) The Contented Life 9) Chaka Intro 10) It All Begins With Love 11) Coming Home 12) Happiness 13) Le Voyage 14) Far Far Away 15) Be One 16) Ya Kuma 17) Euphrates 18) Momboy Mystique
        Oxfam Africa: Dance Rhythms From Algeria to Zimbabwe
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          		Oxfam Africa: Dance Rhythms From Algeria to Zimbabwe
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          If you want to take a painless crash course in African music while also doing something for charity, Oxfam Africa--with its enhanced addendum on Oxfam--is the ideal CD for you. Its music is expertly chosen, combining the obvious with the relatively recherché. Youssou N'Dour is here (mercifully in his 1980s guise), as is the seductive music of Sona Diabate and the veteran Mozambican group Eyuphuro. For a touch of top-class jazz we get Abdullah Ibrahim in an expansively dreamy mood, and from Cape Verde--that extraordinary musical outcrop in the Atlantic--comes the irresistible Tito Paris, with his Portuguese textures and rhythms. Reggae king Lucky Dube is here with his crusading "Prisoner," as is the fascinating Malagasy group Tarika, exploring their newfound Indonesian roots. The most unexpected tracks come from the Maghreb: Aisha Kandisha's Jarring Effects, from Morocco (trance, ambience, and house), and from Algeria, rai king Messaoud Bellemou. If you're new to the music of Africa, this CD, with its intelligent notes, will send you off in a dozen new directions. --Michael Church
          Rhythms of Life
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • Mbira: the voice of Zimbabwe
          		 Rhythms of Life
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          Manufacturer: Lyrichord Discs Inc.
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          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars Mbira: the voice of Zimbabwe.......2000-09-30

          Ephat Mujuru is one of if not the best mbira player in Zimbabwe and uses this perticular instrument in a way never heard before. With strong lyrics ( in shona, one of the traditional language of Zimbabwe ) and a powerful voice he sings about the old traditions used in Zimbabwe until this day. Every song tell a story of the growth and cultures of Zimbabwe and are very powerful especially to the shona people. This album is a must get.

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