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

Audio Player 101	Tcheni Tcheni	Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze	04:38
Audio Player 102	Safarini	Frank Ulwenya and Afrisound with Yoka Nzenze	05:44
Audio Player 103	Nyoka Musango	Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai	05:51
Audio Player 104	Ko	Kofi Anang	07:10
Audio Player 105	Amedzro	Obo Addy	06:43
Audio Player 106	Wumba Wumba	Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze	06:25
Audio Player 107	Chakacha	Frank Ulwenya	03:54
Audio Player 108	Chemtengure	Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai	05:46
Audio Player 109	Kusanga Ema	Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze	06:54
Audio Player 110	Oshi	Obo Addy	05:39
Audio Player 111	Hail	Kofi Anang	06:00
Audio Player 112	Mwari Komborera I Africa (God Bless Africa)	Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai	02:18