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Safarini in transit: Music of African immigrants

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Safarini in transit: Music of African immigrants
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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 (Don't worry, don't worry) Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze 4:38
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Safarini (In transit) Frank Ulwenya and Afrisound with Yoka Nzenze 5:44
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Nyoka Musango (Snake in the grass) Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai 5:51
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Ko (Forest) Kofi Anang 7:10
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Amedzro Obo Addy 6:43
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Wumba Wumba Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze 6:25
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Chakacha Frank Ulwenya 3:54
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Chemtengure Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai 5:46
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Kusanga Ema Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze 6:54
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Oshi Obo Addy 5:39
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Hail Kofi Anang 6:00
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Mwari Komborera I Africa (God Bless Africa) Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai 2:18

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW40457

Year(s) Released

2000

Recording Date(s)

1995-1998

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

Ghana; Kenya; United States; Zimbabwe

Culture Group(s)

Ga; Lobi; Luhya; Shona

Instrument(s)

Bass, electric; Bell; Didjeridu; Drum kit; Drum, talking; Ensemble leader; Flute, side-blown; Giri; Guitar; Keyboard, electric; Marimba; Mbira; Mbira, kalimba; Percussion, electronic; Percussion, various; Saxophone; Trombone; Trumpet; Vocals; Vocals, group

Language(s)

Ga; Luhya; Shona

Credit(s)

Jack Straw Productions - Partner Organization
 Rakumi Arts International - Partner Organization
 National Endowment for the Arts - Partner Organization
 King County Arts Commission - Partner Organization
 Seattle Arts Commission - Partner Organization
 Washington State Arts Commission - Partner Organization
 Robert Lyons - Photographer
 Dean Wong - Photographer
 Anthony Seeger - Liner Notes
 Diana N'Diaye - Liner Notes
 Jon Kertzer - Liner Notes
 Visual Dialogue - Designer
 Joan Rabinowitz - Producer
 Andrew C. Frankel - Producer
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