9/8/2011 African Rhythms
70's funk from East and West Africa, Nyabinghi disco, Guatemalan son, Brazilian roots reggae and Ghanaian hip hop are all spun into the mix on today's edition of African Rhythms.
Playlist Tracks:
Forro in the Dark - Forrowest
Album: Bonfires of São João; Label: Nublu
Album: Bonfires of São João; Label: Nublu
Malouma - Yarab
Album: Desert Blues 3; Label: Network
Album: Desert Blues 3; Label: Network
Omar - Ghana Emotion
Album: Sing (If You Want It); Label: Tru Thoughts
Album: Sing (If You Want It); Label: Tru Thoughts
Staff Benda Bilili - Sala Mosala
Album: Tres Tres Fort; Label: Crammed
Album: Tres Tres Fort; Label: Crammed
Jose Conde - Munghana Wamina
Album: Jose Conde; Label: Pipiki
Album: Jose Conde; Label: Pipiki
Digitaldubs - War and Crime featuring Dada Yute
Album: Digitaldubs #1; Label: Roir
Album: Digitaldubs #1; Label: Roir
Vieux Farka Touré - Courage featuring Issa Bamba
Album: Vieux Farka Touré; Label: World Village
Album: Vieux Farka Touré; Label: World Village
Ikebe Shakedown - The Hold Up
Album: Ikebe Shakedown; Label: Ubiquity
Album: Ikebe Shakedown; Label: Ubiquity
Alemayehu Eshete - Tchero Adari Negn
Album: Ethiopiques 8: Swinging Addis; Label: Buda Musique
Album: Ethiopiques 8: Swinging Addis; Label: Buda Musique
T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Mi Si Ba To
Album: Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972 - 80; Label: Soundway
Album: Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972 - 80; Label: Soundway
Afro Soul-Tet - Afro Revolt
Album: Afrodesia; Label: Luv n Haight
Album: Afrodesia; Label: Luv n Haight
Tinariwen - Tiliaden Osamnat
Album: Tassili; Label: Anti-
Album: Tassili; Label: Anti-
Cedric IM Brooks the Light of Saba - Africa (extended mix)
Album: 12; Label: Honest Jons
Album: 12; Label: Honest Jons
Mamani Keita - Demissen Koulou
Album: Gagner l'Argent Français; Label: No Format
Album: Gagner l'Argent Français; Label: No Format
Jesus Acosta the Professionals - Guajida
Album: Belize City Blow Up; Label: Numero
Album: Belize City Blow Up; Label: Numero
Gnonnas Pedro et ses Dadjes - Dadje Von O Von Non
Album: Legends of Benin; Label: Analog Africa
Album: Legends of Benin; Label: Analog Africa
Manu Dibango - Iron Wood
Album: African Voodoo; Label: PSI
Album: African Voodoo; Label: PSI
Vieux Farka Touré - The Secret featuring Ali Farka Touré
Album: The Secret; Label: Six Degrees
Album: The Secret; Label: Six Degrees
Da Cruz - Ethiopia
Album: Sistema Subversiva; Label: Six Degrees
Album: Sistema Subversiva; Label: Six Degrees
Quantic y su Conjunto - Get Ur Freak On
Album: Los Miticos del Ritmo — Hip Hop en Cumbia; Label: Tru Thoughts
Album: Los Miticos del Ritmo — Hip Hop en Cumbia; Label: Tru Thoughts
Luisa Maíta - Alento (Tejo remix)
Album: Luisa Maíta Remixed; Label: Cumbancha
Album: Luisa Maíta Remixed; Label: Cumbancha
Reggie Rockstone - Eye Mo De Anaa
Album: Rough Guide to African Rap; Label: Rough Guide
Album: Rough Guide to African Rap; Label: Rough Guide
Ocote Soul Sounds - Primavera
Album: Taurus; Label: ESL
Album: Taurus; Label: ESL
Program:
Air Date:
September 8, 2011
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