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Safarini in transit: Music of African immigrants

Various Artists
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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Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze
04:38
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102
Frank Ulwenya and Afrisound with Yoka Nzenze
05:44
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103
Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai
05:51
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104
Kofi Anang
07:10
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105
Obo Addy
06:43
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106
Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze
06:25
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107
Frank Ulwenya
03:54
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108
Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai
05:46
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109
Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze
06:54
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110
Obo Addy
05:39
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111
Kofi Anang
06:00
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112
Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai
02:18