Saturday, March 22, 2014

Into Africa at nine

They're not doing so hot right now,
I'm sure they will someday
(That is, unless, someone sends in
The goddamned CIA.)

1.Rossy - Mbola Tsara (2:23)
2.Airto Moreira - Old Man's Song (2:04)

Yeah, we started a little early, so what? I'm back from last week and we're continuing our world tour. Tonight, Africa!

9:00
4.African Rhythm Travellers - Khululuma (2:55)
5.Fatala - Yoky (2:08)
6.Michael Case Kissel - Croc Gossip (2:10)
7.Milton Cardona (Dahomean Chant) - Ebioso (2:30)
8.Moroccan Musicians - Wedding Song (2:42)
9.Ethiopian Musicians - Tejbeit (2:44)
10.Gnawa Musicians Of Marrakesh - Tramin (3:00)
11.Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens - Thina Siyakhanyisa (We Are Putting On The Light) (3:06)
12.Abana Ba Nasery - Omwana Wa Mberi Nesiekhoira (Kenyan Celebration for First Born Child) (3:10)
13.Madeka - Mokote (3:48)
14.A Peace of Ebony - Vadzimu (3:32)
15.Michele Picard - Gasse-Co Occupation Ki Mo Gangnin (Baptism Drumming Ceremony from Guyana) (3:49)
16.Udokotela Shange Namajaha - Awungilobolele (South African Zulu Marriage) (3:51)
17.Julien Jacob - Kalicom (3:52)
18.Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata (3:53)
19.Ndumiso - Mofolo Hall (Akulalwa) (3:56)
20.Positive Black Soul - Wouyouma (3:57)
21.Bhundu Boys - Magumede (4:01)

And you can't have African music without Fela. Here's two songs by him that are surprisingly short.

10:00
23.Fela - Buy Africa (5:49)
24.Fela - Colonial Mentality (13:41)
25.Ali Hassan Kuban - Henna (Nubian Engagement) (4:00)
26.Tarika Sammy - Famadihana (Reburial Ceremony from Madagascar) (4:05)
27.Dady Mimbo / - Bouba (Cool) (4:06)
28.Balafon Marimba Ensemble - I Already Have a Husband (4:20)
29.Kotoja - Semi Jeje (4:22)
30.Hardstone - Uhiki (Pinye's Remix) (4:26)
31.Badenya Les Frères Coulibaly - Boroto (4:36)
32.Nurudafina Pili Abena - Ogun (4:37)
33.Musicians Of The Gambia - Hamaba (4:42)
34.The Pleb - One For Senegal (4:45)

But I can't stay up too late, as I have things to do in the morning.

11:00
36.Sali Sidibe - Wale Gnouma Don (4:47)
37.M'Mah Sylla - Tiguini-Tiguini (West African Circumcision) (5:04)
38.Farafina - Farafina / Farafina (5:11)
39.Batacumbele - Giovanni's Solo / Obatala (5:11)
40.Issa Bagayogo - Saye Mogo Bana (5:15)
41.Majek Fashek - So Long (5:22)
42.Soliman Gamil - The New Nubia (5:31)
43.Orchestra Baobab - Ndeleng Ndeleng (5:40)
44.Milton Cardona - Yemaya (5:55)
45.Mother Tongue - Maray Wollelaye (6:09)
46.Gnawa Musicians Of Marrakesh - Chabako (6:29)
12:00
47.Babatunde Olatunji - Loyin Loyin (7:27)
48.Kanda Bongo Man - Liza (7:32)
49.Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocanbique - Nwahulwana (6:47)