Safarini in transit: Music of African immigrants
Musicians from Ghana, Kenya, Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe lead powerful performances by five ensembles of African musicians who now live in the United States. Studio recordings from 1995-1998, these rhythmic tracks feature memories of childhood, the instrumentation and performance styles of contemporary Afropop, and experimentation with new international musical styles. 67 minutes. "Not only does this collection shine the spotlight on some excellent transplanted musicians playing African-styled music in America, it also underscores those all-important links between African musical culture and the American milieu of soul, R&B, gospel, and funk." — CMJ New Music Report
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Track Listing
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Tcheni Tcheni | Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze | 4:38 | |
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102
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Safarini | Frank Ulwenya and Afrisound with Yoka Nzenze | 5:44 | |
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103
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Nyoka Musango | Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai | 5:51 | |
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104
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Ko | Kofi Anang | 7:10 | |
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105
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Amedzro | Obo Addy | 6:43 | |
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106
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Wumba Wumba | Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze | 6:25 | |
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107
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Chakacha | Frank Ulwenya | 3:54 | |
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108
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Chemtengure | Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai | 5:46 | |
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109
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Kusanga Ema | Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze | 6:54 | |
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110
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Oshi | Obo Addy | 5:39 | |
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111
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Hail | Kofi Anang | 6:00 | |
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112
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Mwari Komborera I Africa | Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai | 2:18 |
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