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Various Artists
Day in the Life of Africa
Genre: International Music

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Victory - Khemese, Reuben
2. Miyela Africa - Mahlasela, Vusi
3. Free (Sina Mali, Sina Deni) - Swahill Adaptation
4. Habibo - Reverchon
5. Petit Pays - DaCruz, Nando
6. Morakane - Nkuna, Umanji
7. Enchanted Gardens - Selota, Selaelo
8. Zaama Zaama [Algeria] - Takfarinas
9. Elima [Congo] - Mangwana, Sam
10. Nafeke? - Shibabaw, Ejigayehu
11. Skinner Boom - Mogale, Moss
12. Sambara - Bamada
13. Mu Nhango - Traditional
14. Alois Na Jane - Shasha, Jethro

CD Details

All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Day in the Life of Africa
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Bmg
Release Date: 6/2/2003
Album Type: Import
Genre: International Music
Style: Africa
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1

Synopsis

Amazon.com

This collection of recordings from various African artists is the musical complement to a photography book of the same title. With countless fantastic African artists to choose from, the CD is no slouch, even if all 14 tracks were previously released. Highlights include selections from vets Cesaria Evora and Bonga, as well numbers from bona fide rising stars Gigi and Takfarinas. Khadja Nin's moody "Sambolera Mayi Son" will enchant those unfamiliar with her laid-back grooves. Other lesser-known acts that impress are Vusi Mahlasela, who specialize in acoustic Afro-pop, and the Soweto String Quartet, which has classical leanings. Undoubtedly, it's nearly impossible to put together a thorough one-disc collection of African music, but A Day in the Life of Africa makes for entertaining listening, whether you're checking out the book or you're just in the mood for great music. --Tad Hendrickson

CD Reviews

Great Compilation, Important Cause

o dubhthaigh | north rustico, pei, canada | 01/27/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great survey of contemporary African artists in support of HIV/AIDS research and care for the African continent. It is the CD companion to the book of photojournalism all shot on a single day. This is a project beguan years ago by the Irish Cancer Society, and has moved on to other parts of the world. It is well worth supporting.
The music is uniformly terrific, and holds together well as an entire disc. You'll find the well-known: Cesaria Evora, Habib Koite; as well as newer artists Gigi and the incredible Khadja Nin. The Soweto String Orchestra gets things off to a swinging start and the music percolates and sways with the familiar pointilist style of guitar playing one thinks of with South African music. Most of the continent is well represented.
This is a terrific primer if you are not familiar with African jazz and contemporary music, and a welcome collection to enjoy if you do know these artists. And since some of the proceeds will address a devastating epidemic, you can feel good about lending a hand as well as dancing your heart away."