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The Voices and Drums of Africa

Various Artists
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