CD Africa | Putumayo (0428301185361)

A joyous celebration of music from an extraordinary continent.

1 Oliver Mtukudzi • Ndima Ndapedza • (Zimbabwe)
2 Soul Brothers • Thandaza • (South Africa)
3 Afia Mala • Segne • (Togo)
4 Johnny Clegg & Juluka • Love is Just a Dream • (South Africa)
5 4 Etoiles • Doly • (Congo)
6 Samba Ngo • Sa Ntima • (Congo)
7 Habib Koité • Wassiye • (Mali)
8 Oom • Anoma • (South Africa)
9 Diaou Kouyate • Gafale • (Guinea)
10 Henri Dikongue • Francoise • (Cameroon)
11 Sam Mangwana • Ya Mbemba • (Congo)
12 Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca • Manuela • (Congo)

One cannot overstate the influence Africa has had on music of the world. Jazz, blues, rock and roll, gospel, salsa, samba, funk, hip-hop, reggae, zydeco, zouk - the list of genres which have roots in African music is endless. Africa is home to a myriad of styles, and it remains one of the most creative places for music on the planet.

Tradition still plays an important role in today's African music, yet influences from around the world are making themselves increasingly heard. Ironically, many of the foreign music styles that have been most influential on today's African music have African origins. They are merely long lost relatives returning home.

Once you have listened to Africa we hope you are inspired to explore further the richness and variety of African music.