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Nowadays it is almost universally accepted that the DNA of the blues can be traced back to Africa. Featuring significant collaborations which explore this link – including Corey Harris and Ali Farka Toure – alongside pivotal artists such as Afel Bocoum, Oumou Sangare and Boubacar Traore, The Rough Guide to African Blues examines this complex and fascinating musical connection.
“This handsome collection is a mixture of ancient and new.” The Observer
Track listing:
1. MARIEM HASSAN: La Tumchi Anni
2. NURU KANE: Goree
3. COREY HARRIS WITH ALI FARKA TOURE: Special Rider Blues
4. BOUBACAR TRAORE: Mariama Kaba
5. OUMOU SANGARE: Mogo Ti Diya Bee Ya
6. ETRAN FINATAWA: Iriarer
7. AFEL BOCOUM: Jaman Moro
8. ROKIA TRAORE: Kele Mandi
9. AYALEW MESFIN & BLACK LION BAND: Feqer Aydelem Wey
10. DJELIMADY TOUNKARA: Sigui
11. BOB BROZMAN & DJELI MOUSSA DIAWARA: Maloyan Devil
12. RASHA: Azara Alhai
13. DABY BALDE: Waino Blues
14. BAABA MAAL & MANSOUR SECK: Bibbe Leydy
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