12/8/2011 African Rhythms
We started the show with a new track from Kae Sun, born in Ghana and living in Toronto (his new EP is available as a free download here), heard a set of Bachata from the Domincan Republic and some great Nigerian reissues, plus music from Kenya, Uganda, Cape Verde and points beyond with Brad, Jojo and Charlie.
Playlist Tracks:
Kae Sun - Weh-Weh
Album: Outside the Barcode; Label: Kae Sun Music
Album: Outside the Barcode; Label: Kae Sun Music
Youssou Ndour - Bagn Len
Album: Dakar — Kingston; Label: Emarcy
Album: Dakar — Kingston; Label: Emarcy
Nneka - Lucifer (No Doubt)
Album: Soulisheavy; Label: Sony
Album: Soulisheavy; Label: Sony
El Chivo Sin Ley - Bendita Nena
Album: The Bachata Legends; Label: iASO
Album: The Bachata Legends; Label: iASO
Luis Segura - Mi Muchachita
Album: Bachata Roja — Amor y Amarque; Label: iASO
Album: Bachata Roja — Amor y Amarque; Label: iASO
Leonardo Paniagua - La Cruz de Olvido
Album: The Bachata Legends; Label: iASO
Album: The Bachata Legends; Label: iASO
Monomono - Wake Up the Dead Onez
Album: Give the Beggar a Chance; Label: Soundway
Album: Give the Beggar a Chance; Label: Soundway
Mighty Diamonds - Pass the Kouchie
Album: 10; Label: Music Works
Album: 10; Label: Music Works
Kelenkye Band - Jungle Music
Album: Moving World; Label: Superfly
Album: Moving World; Label: Superfly
Lijadu Sisters - Life's Gone Down Low
Album: Danger; Label: Knitting Factory
Album: Danger; Label: Knitting Factory
Sahara All Stars - Take Your Soul
Album: Nigeria Disco Funk Special — The Sound of the Underground Lagos Dance Floor 1974 - 79; Label: Soundway
Album: Nigeria Disco Funk Special — The Sound of the Underground Lagos Dance Floor 1974 - 79; Label: Soundway
Chris Joss - No Play No Work
Album: No Play No Work; Label: ESL
Album: No Play No Work; Label: ESL
Wenge Musica - Chantal Swizerland
Album: Wenge Musica; Label: BCDA
Album: Wenge Musica; Label: BCDA
Les Wanyika - Paulina
Album: Amigo; Label: Clifford Lugard Productions
Album: Amigo; Label: Clifford Lugard Productions
Jabali Afrika - Ingombe
Album: Remember the Past; Label: Jabali Afrika
Album: Remember the Past; Label: Jabali Afrika
Teofilo Chantre - Mae Pa Fiche
Album: Azulando; Label: Lusafrica
Album: Azulando; Label: Lusafrica
Gidigidimajimaji - Atoti part 2
Album: GGMM; Label: Gallo
Album: GGMM; Label: Gallo
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - African Soldiers
Album: From Africa with Fury - Rise; Label: Knitting Factory
Album: From Africa with Fury - Rise; Label: Knitting Factory
Milly Namukasa - Olulimi
Album: Ekikooti; Label: Sterns
Album: Ekikooti; Label: Sterns
UB40 - Bring Me Your Love
Album: Promises & Lies; Label: Virgin
Album: Promises & Lies; Label: Virgin
Innocent with Les Exodus - Coming Home
Album: Greetings from Africa; Label: Mouthpiece
Album: Greetings from Africa; Label: Mouthpiece
Program:
Air Date:
December 8, 2011
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