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)	Mouangué and His African Ensemble	02:55
102	Bonaku B'a Wunde Ndonga (The People from Bonaku Come to Ndonga)	Mouangué and His African Ensemble	02:49
103	Sondi Di Bwea (Tomorrow Is Sunday)	Mouangué and His African Ensemble	03:09
104	Congo	Mouangué and His African Ensemble	03:14
105	Binyo Lo Matate Nyaka (You Who Watch Cattle)	Mouangué and His African Ensemble	02:52
106	Bele Mama (Call Mama)	Mouangué and His African Ensemble	03:00
107	Mia Bele	Kanté Facelli and His African Ensemble	02:51
108	Soda	Kanté Facelli and His African Ensemble	02:59
109	M'Batilaya	Kanté Facelli and His African Ensemble	02:32
201	Kadia Blues	Kanté Facelli and His African Ensemble	02:51
202	Kikalama	Kanté Facelli and His African Ensemble	02:45
203	Kankan	Kanté Facelli and His African Ensemble	02:41
204	Couri-Couri	Keita Fodéba and His African Ensemble	03:45
205	Aloa	Keita Fodéba and His African Ensemble	02:05
206	Carolina	Keita Fodéba and His African Ensemble	02:53
207	Téléphonista	Keita Fodéba and His African Ensemble	03:15
208	Laïla	Keita Fodéba and His African Ensemble	03:15
209	Saidouba	Keita Fodéba and His African Ensemble	02:19