The Tanzania Sound

1. Dada Mwajuma

2. Nimeona Uwa

3. Sili Sishbi

4. Kenekubalile

5. Shemeji Shemeji

6. Wanawake Wa Tanzania

7. Beberu

8. Vilonitendea

9. Tukiwa Na Monika Shuleni

10. Janja Yako

11. Mapenzi Tu - Athmani, , Nicky

12. Nora

13. Tangu Umeondoka - Western Jazz Band

14. Lipa Kodi Ya Nyumba - Western Jazz Band

15. Dunia Ina Mambo - Atomic Jazz Band

16. Fitina Nyingi

17. Mpenzi Una Nini

18. Safari Ya Nuta Jazz

19. Naona Ajabu

Tracks:

Dede Priscilla - Lea Lignanzi
Ane Ya - Mensy
Bolingo Mobesu - Vonga Aye
Menebo Nden - Moussa Doumbia
Madeleina - Pablo Lubadika Porthos
Paulina Mineure - Jeff Louna
Yoyoyo - Asi Kapela

Customer Reviews:

Awesome African Pop.......2006-05-20

This opulent album opens with Dede Priscilla by Lea Lignanzi from Central Africa Republic, a most rhythmic and hypnotic lilting number with French exhortations to dance scattered in between the lovely sounds of the African language. The next number is by Mensy from Cameroun, somewhat more subdued than the previous, but equally hypnotic and engaging in its rhythmic textures.

Bolingo Mobesu by Vonga Aye from Zaire is a real sizzler with its soulful female vocal, male backing vocals and pulsating beats. Absolutely brilliant and ideal for the dancefloor. The next country is Mali, whence comes Menebo Nden by Moussa Doumbia. This one opens with wailing a capella vocals before the buoyant rhythms come in. It also contains the most beautiful instrumental flourishes and has an overall Middle Eastern flavour, especially in the vocal patterns.

The melodious Madeleina by Pablo Lubadika Porthos from Zaire is next, a flowing love ballad with a bittersweet feel. Then comes Jeff Louna from Congo with Paulina Mineure, a mid-tempo number that sounds the closest to a Western pop ballad. The album concludes with Yoyoyo by Asi Kapela from Zaire. Halfway through there is an interesting rhythmic break before all the instruments return in full force.

Every track on this gorgeous compilation is a pleasure to listen to. The songs are tuneful and most are highly uplifting and joyful. Please also investigate Volume I of Sounds d'Afrique, although I personally like this album more. Together these two albums demonstrate the richness and variety of African pop music in the early 1980s.

great dance record.......2004-12-06

I am so glad to find this again. My vinyl version got broken in a move. This is wonderful upbeat music that will make you feel good to be alive. I love it when I find a lost treasure like this.

Great early african pop.......2002-11-25

This album, and its companion album Sound D'Afrique vol.1, are great compilations of early African pop - mostly, but not exclusively, Soukous. Originally put out by Island records in the early 80's, this infectious dance music has vocals of great expressive feeling along with snappy horn sections and churning rhythms (as well as the intertwinning guitar parts we have come to expect from this music. Dare ya not to dance!

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The Tanzania Sound
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Original Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Dada Mwajuma
Nimeona Uwa
Sili Sishbi
Kenekubalile
Shemeji Shemeji
Wanawake Wa Tanzania
Beberu
Vilonitendea
Tukiwa Na Monika Shuleni
Janja Yako
Mapenzi Tu - Athmani, , Nicky
Nora
Tangu Umeondoka - Western Jazz Band
Lipa Kodi Ya Nyumba - Western Jazz Band
Dunia Ina Mambo - Atomic Jazz Band
Fitina Nyingi
Mpenzi Una Nini
Safari Ya Nuta Jazz
Naona Ajabu

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