7/21/2011 African Rhythms
On today’s episode of African Rhythms we heard some examples of Naija — contemporary Nigerian pop music — and a track by Nkulee Dube (Lucky Dube’s daughter) who merges South African tradition with reggae and pop.
Playlist Tracks:
Oneness of Juju - African Rhythms
Album: African Rhythms; Label: Strut
Album: African Rhythms; Label: Strut
Skeletons - Over the Bridge
Album: Smile; Label: Impossible Ark
Album: Smile; Label: Impossible Ark
Da Cruz - Ethiopia
Album: Sistema Subversiva; Label: Six Degrees
Album: Sistema Subversiva; Label: Six Degrees
Malika Zarra - Mossameeha
Album: Berber Taxi; Label: Motéma
Album: Berber Taxi; Label: Motéma
Fatoumata Diawara - Kanou
Album: Kanou EP; Label: World Circuit
Album: Kanou EP; Label: World Circuit
Vieux Farka Touré - Watch Out
Album: The Secret; Label: Six Degrees
Album: The Secret; Label: Six Degrees
Zani Diabate The Super Djata Band - Super Djata
Album: Super Djata; Label: Mango
Album: Super Djata; Label: Mango
Tarika - Samy Mandeha Samy Mitady
Album: D; Label: Xenophile
Album: D; Label: Xenophile
Lekan Babalola - Oososi
Album: Songs of Icon; Label: Mr. Bongo
Album: Songs of Icon; Label: Mr. Bongo
Seu Jorge Almaz - Everybody Loves the Sunshine
Album: Seu Jorge Almaz; Label: Now Again
Album: Seu Jorge Almaz; Label: Now Again
Nkulee Dube - Umendo
Album: My Way; Label: Native Rhythms
Album: My Way; Label: Native Rhythms
Horace Andy - Skylarking
Album: Good Vibes; Label: Blood Fire
Album: Good Vibes; Label: Blood Fire
Steel Pulse - Back To My Roots
Album: Ultimate Collection; Label: Hip-O
Album: Ultimate Collection; Label: Hip-O
Bracket - Yori Yori
Album: Least Expected; Label: CNMedia
Album: Least Expected; Label: CNMedia
Samba Mapangala - Maisha Ni Matamu
Album: Life is Sweet; Label: Virunga
Album: Life is Sweet; Label: Virunga
P-Square - No One
Album: Danger; Label: CNMedia
Album: Danger; Label: CNMedia
Michael Kiwanuka - I Need Your Company
Album: Tell Me a Tale; Label: Communion Records
Album: Tell Me a Tale; Label: Communion Records
Queen Jane - Nduraga Ngwetereire
Album: Rough Guide to Kenya; Label: Rough Guide
Album: Rough Guide to Kenya; Label: Rough Guide
Les Wanyika - Paulina
Album: Amigo: The Best of Les Wanyika; Label: R.S.J.B.
Album: Amigo: The Best of Les Wanyika; Label: R.S.J.B.
Dadisi Komolafe - Hassan's Walk
Album: Hassan's Walk; Label: Nimbus
Album: Hassan's Walk; Label: Nimbus
Program:
Air Date:
July 21, 2011
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