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Africa: The Voices and Drums of Africa

Various Artists
Africa: The Voices and Drums of Africa

Africa: The Voices and Drums of Africa is a collection of songs from three African ensembles: Keita Fodeba sings songs from Guinea and Casamance; Kante Facelli from Dahomey, Niger, and Guinea; and Mouangué from Cameroon. Each ensemble recounts stories from these regions. In "Kankan," Kante Facelli sings: "I am homesick for this town above all. Though I have seen all the cities of Europe, none equals you." Songs generally feature solo singing, strummed guitar, and African drums such as the tom-tom. Liner notes include a brief description of each ensemble.

Track Listing

101
Tondo Mba, A Ndolo (Love Me, My Darling) Mouangue African Ensemble 02:55  
102
Bonaku B'a Wunde Ndonga (The People from Bonaku Come to Ndon ga) Mouangue African Ensemble 02:49  
103
Sondi Di Bwea (Tomorrow is Sunday) Mouangue African Ensemble 03:09  
104
Congo Mouangue African Ensemble 03:14  
105
Binyo Lo Matate Nyaka (You Who Watch Cattle) Mouangue African Ensemble 02:52  
106
Bele Mama (Call Mama) Mouangue African Ensemble 03:00  
107
Mia Bele Kante Facelli African Ensemble 02:51  
108
Soda Kante Facelli African Ensemble 02:59  
109
M'Batilaya Kante Facelli African Ensemble 02:32  
201
Kadia Blues Kante Facelli African Ensemble 02:51  
202
Kikalama Kante Facelli African Ensemble 02:45  
203
Kankan Kante Facelli African Ensemble 02:41  
204
Couri-Couri Keita Fodeba African Ensemble 03:45  
205
Aloa Keita Fodeba African Ensemble 02:05  
206
Carolina Keita Fodeba African Ensemble 02:53  
207
Telephonista Keita Fodeba African Ensemble 03:15  
208
Laila Keita Fodeba African Ensemble 03:15  
209
Saidouba Keita Fodeba African Ensemble 02:19