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Every so often, an album comes along that reminds us why we are so moved by song: the melody, the rhythm, and the message. Putumayo has presented a variety of world music CDs, but African music has been the consistent heart and soul of its offerings. Putumayo World Music is pleased to present Acoustic Africa, a captivating collection showcasing some of Africa’s greatest singer-songwriters in beautifully stripped down displays of acoustic mastery. These artists are helping to spearhead an acoustic revolution in stark contrast to the studio-based, synthesized dance music that became the standard for African pop-stars of the 1980’s and 90’s. On Acoustic Africa, you’ll discover gentle folk songs from Senegal, a protest song from South Africa, blues-tinged ballads from Mali and much more.
Track listing:
1. DIOGAL: Sore • (Senegal)
2. ENEIDA MARTA: Mindjer Doce Mel • (Guinea-Bissau)
3. RAJERY: Misahotaka Ny Akama • (Madagascar)
4. ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO: Sedjedo • (Benin)
5. VUSI MAHLASELA: Basimanyana • (South Africa)
6. FAYA TESS & LOKUA KANZA: Bana • (Congo)
7. LAYE SOW: Mauritania • (Senegal)
8. GABRIELA MENDES: Tradição • (Cape Verde)
9. HABIB KOITÉ: Baro • (Mali)
10. DOBET GNAHORÉ: Palea • (Ivory Coast)
11. MANECAS COSTA: Antonia • (Guinea-Bissau)
12. DJÉLIMADY TOUNKARA: Fanta Bourama • (Mali)
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