Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Playlist for 01.08.2009—Emmanuel Nado
ALBUM: Najima
SONG: Ouallache
COUNTRY: Mauritania
Aura Msimang
Itshe
Kulala
South Africa
Taj Mahal/Culture Musical Club of Zanzibar
Mkutuno
Catfish Blues
U.S.A./Zanzibar
Triton
Nation
Mari Nica Swing
Mauritius
Doctor King’Esi
King’esi
Nipelaki Kwa Baba
Kenya
Issa Bagayogo
Timbuktu
Nogo
Mali
Manecas Costa
Fundo di matu
Fundo di matu
Guinea-Bissau
Break....
Habib Koite/Bonnie Raitt
Silver Lining
Back Around
Mali/U.S.A.
Seydu
La Banda Negra
The Well
Sierra Leone
Kouyate & Kouyate
Faso
Horoya Band Medley
Rep. of Guinee
Fonseca
Roots
El Monte
Cap Vert
Tabu Ley
Tempelo
Congo Leo
Sono
Break....
Papa Noel
Les Imcomparables
Motema So So
D.R. Congo
Les Maquisards
Voices of Africa
Serres serres
D.R. Congo
Solo Jah Gunt
En Toute Conscience
Mon Pays
Cote d’Ivoire
LoCura
Animas
Ay
U.S.A.
Araletu
Araletu
Um Canto Forte
Brazil
Shoubou
Kompatherapie
Celebration
Haiti
Break…
Sam Mangwana
Cantos de esperanca
Comite Bantu
D.R.Congo/Angola
Pierrette Adams
Je vous salue Marie
L’ecole de la vie
D.R. Congo
Kali
Francofaune
Brother Bob
Martinique
Papa Wemba
Viva La Musica
Extra Large
D.R. Congo
Keletigui
African roots
Sax parade
Guinee
Claudy Siar
Coupe Decale explosion 2008
Zouke Decale
Martinique
Lucien Bokilo
Choc a distance
Le fin mot
Congo
Aurlus Mabele
Greetings from Africa
Femme Ivoirienne
D.R. Congo/Angola
Samba Mapagala
African classics
Shugura
Kenya
Playlist for 12.25.2008—Emmanuel Nado
Each week on Africa Mix we play a variety of African music emanating from all the corners of the African continent—each region with a variety of rhythms and distinct dance styles. As we witness today, a myriad of music and dance styles have sprung from around the African countries. On tonight’s program, I am featuring 6 different styles separately: Afrobeat, Mbaqanga, Kwaito, Rumba, Mbalax and Mandingue music.
—Emmanuel Nado
ARTIST: Fela Kuti
SONG Funky Horn
COUNTRY Nigeria
Afrobeat is a blend of American jazz, funk and Nigeria beat. This style was created by Africa’s most outspoken artist, the late Fela Kuti in the early 70s. Many other African artists have since embraced this style as their own.
AFROBEAT SET
Tony Allen
Jekalewa
Nigeria
Keziah Jones
Garan Garan
Nigeria
Duro Ikujenyo
Surulere
Nigeria
Baba Olajagun
Libation for Fela
Nigeria
Dele Sosimi
Turbulent Times
Nigeria
Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble
U.S.A.
Panama/Ghana/Benin/South Africa/Japan U.S.
Fela Kuti
Viva Nigeria
Nigeria
Kwaito is the latest sound of the new South Africa, it blends hip hop, house,jive raga and rap. It is in fact South African’s hip hop. Another style featured on this set is Mbaquanga, the music of liberation.These artists featured here are just a small representation of the numerous artists who are exponents of the style
MBAQUANGA AND KWAITO SET
Soul Brothers
Abantu
South Africa
Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens
Mbaquanga
South Africa
Solomon Linda’s Original Evening Birds
Mbube
South Africa
Johnny Clegg & Juluka
Gijimbike
South Africa
Shiyani Ngcobo
Yekanini
South Africa
Soul Brothers
Idlozi
South Africa
Mtabhane Ndima
Thandabantu
South Africa
Brenda Fassie
Nomakanjani
South Africa
Chicco
Umagabane
South Africa
Boom Shaka
Nkosi Sikelela
South Africa
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Umquombothi
South Africa
Jimmy B
Make em bounce
South Africa
Rumba is the style which originated in Central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The style was and still is the preferred dance style of the older generation because of its slow beat. The style is close to the Cuban son montuno.
RUMBA SET
Rumbanella
El Congo
D.R.Congo
Kekele
Mbote Ya Pamba
D.R.Congo
Papa Noel
Africa Mokili Mobimba
D.R. Congo
Sam Mangwana
Kale Catho
Angola/D.R.Congo
Abby Sourya
Tant Pis Pour Toi
D.R. Congo
In West Africa and particularly in Senegal mbalax is the popular music, highly percussive sound dominated by the sabar drum. Youssou N'dour is not the only champion of this style, over the years many Senegalese musicians have adopted the style.
MBALAX SET
Youssou N'dour
Set
Senegal
Cheikh Lo
Boul Di Tagal
Burkina /Senegal
Baaba Maal
Bemgalam
Senegal
Ismael Lo
Baol Baol
Senegal
Kasumai
Diambadon
Senegal
Marone
Wadiur Nene
Senegal
Mandingue music is the name given to the traditional music of countries like Guinee, Gambia, Mali and part of Senegal. It is more indigenous to Mali than any of the other countries aforementioned.. It is a dinstinct sound easily recognized because of the powerful vocals of the singers who are called griots or praise singers, and the use of traditional instruments such as the kora ( a type of African harp), the balafon (a wooden-keyed xylophone) the tamana (talking drum) and the n’goni (a small guitar-like instrument). All these are used along with electric guitars, keyboard and drum kits giving Malien music its modern feel.
MANDINGUE SET
Salif Keita
Koukou
Mali
Kandia Kouyate
San Barana
Mali
Ali Farka Toure
Ali’s Here
Mali
Habib Koite
Africa
Mali
Coumba Sidibe
Aye Wili
Mali
Mamou Sidibe
Bassa Kele
Mali
Les Ambassadeurs International & Salif Keita
Kolangoman
Mali
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Playlist for 12.18.2008—Pamela
Title: "Iti Miri Nma"
Artist: Sékouba Bambino
CD: Kassa
Country: Guinée
"Alawekishilignim"
Mahmoud Ahmed
The Ethiopian Millennium Collection: Dance
Ethiopia
"Mario Non Stop"
Franco
ARC's Stars of Afro Pop
D. R. Congo
"Non'm Sa"
Emeline Michel
Rasin Kreyol
Haïti
= = = Set 2: about 9:27 pm
"I don waka" (instr.)
Dele Sosimi
Identity
Nigeria/U.K.
"Munt'Omanya"
Mafikizolo
Tsotsi Soundtrack
South Africa
"Echale Limón"
N. G. la Banda
Cabaret Estelar
Cuba
"Mke Wangu"
Orchestra Makassy
ARC's Legends of East Africa
Tanzania
= = = Set 3: about 9:50 pm
"Foronto (Llorca Mix)"
Abdulaye Diabaté
Frikyiwa Collection 2
Mali/France
"Singha"
Afrissipi
Alliance
West Africa/U.S.A.
= = = Set 4: about 10:01 pm
"Soudey Mala"
ARC's Garifuna Music: Field Recordings from Belize
Belize
"Mudacia Wana"
Massukos
Bumping
Moçambique
"Respect"
Lucky Dube
Respect
South Africa
"Bida Coitadu"
Tchuni Preta
Midju Terra
Cabo Verde
= = = Set 5: about 10:24 pm
"El Bab"
Khaled
Kenza
Algeria
"Mode byad kar"
Aïcha Mint Chigaly
Mauritanie
Mauritanie
"Owura mu Owura"
Roadmaster & Agyemang
The Old Highlife
Ghana
"Down da Road"
King Selewa & His Calypsonians
ARC's Calypso Invasion
Sierra Leone
= = = Set 6: about 10:44 pm
"So Much Things to Say"
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Exodus
Jamaica
"Brother Bob"
Kali
Francofaune
Martinique
"Georgina"
Waldemar Bastos
Renascence
Angola
"Sore"
Diogal
Putumayo presents Acoustic Africa
Sénégal
= = = Set 7: about 11:02 pm
"Sumun"
Salif Keita
Folon—The Past
Mali
"Boul Ko Tek Misser"
Youssou N'Dour
Rewmi
Sénégal
"Kunze Kwadoka"
Oliver Mtukudzi
Paivepo
Zimbabwe
"Kaya N'gan Daya"
Gilberto Gil
Kaya N'gan Daya
Brasil
= = = Set 8: about 11:25 pm
"Wa-Zendiro"
Theodros "Teddy Afro" Kassahun
Teddy
Ethiopia
"Johodo"
Gangbe Brass Band
Whendo
Benin
"Tal Sabri Tal"
Cheb Nacim
ARC's Algerian Raï
Algeria
"Fatumata Diallo"
Alpha Yaya Diallo
The Message
Guinée
= = = Set 9: about 11:51 pm
"Partida"
AfroReggae
Favela Uprising
Brasil
"Makriadu"
Tcheka
Nu Monda
Cabo Verde
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Playlist for 12.11.2008—Emmanuel Nado
ALBUM Mbem di fora
SONG Galaton
COUNTRY Cape Vert
Sam Mangwana & OK Jazz
For Ever
Cherie B.B.
D.R.Congo/Angola
Papa Noel
Bana Congo
Tomatito
D.R.Congo
Day Mimbo
African Grove
Bouba
Cameroon
Salamat
Ezzayakoum
O Samba
Egypt
Papa Wemba
Mzee Fulangenge
Modikenda
D.R.Congo
Dobet Gnahore
Ano Neko
Abiani
Cote d’Ivoire
Laury
Megazouk
Mizik
Guadeloupe
Passi Jo
The very best
Kass Kass Man
Congo
Joe Arroyo
Grande Exitos
El Centurion de la noche
Colombia
Shoubou &Africando
Baloba
La vie en rose
Oliver Ngoma
Bane
Julie
Gabon
Busi Mhlongo& Lokua Kanza
Urban Zulu
Yise Wabant’a bami
South Africa/D.R.Congo
Dewayon
Le Cobantou & Dewayon
Traitement de base
D.R.Congo
Tarika
Son Egal
Forever
Madagascar
Tout Terrain
4X4
Yata
Cote d’Ivoire
Cecilia
Log ou piman, loder vaniy
Manzella Paula
Reunion Island
Papa Wemba
Mzee fulangenge
Martina
D.R.Congo
Vusi Mahlasela
Indigo Africa
Tonto Bane
South Africa
Tam Tam 2000
Afrique en or
Ti Cherie
Passi Jo
The very best
Illa
D.R.Congo
Various
Soukous Vibration Vol 6
Track 12
Sara Tavares
Balance
Planet Sukri
Cape Vert
Super Mama Djombo
Super Mama Djombo
Pamparida
Guinee Bissau
Orquesta Riverside
The Cuban Selection
En cas del trompo no bailes
Cuba
Samba Social Club
Caxambu
Almir Guineta
Brazil
Super Rail Band
Mansa
Kamalimba
Mali
Kairo
Sounds of the Gambia
Aminatta
Gambia
C.K Mann
Funky Hi-Life
Funky Hi-Life
GhanaSunday, November 30, 2008
Playlist for 12.04.2008—Pamela
Title: "Jam"
Artist: Kara
CD: Welti bamboule
Country: Sénégal/Switzerland
"Mbanda Ya Mobange"
Super Mazembe
Orchestra Super Mazembe: Giants of East Africa
Kenya
"W'amu Do Ho No"
Alex Kondu
Ghana Soundz: Afro-Beat, Funk and Fusion in 70s Ghana
Ghana
"Righteous Kingdom"
African Brothers
Want Some Freedom
Jamaica
= = = Set 2: about 9:21 pm
"Sahwira"
Bongo Love
Afrocoustics
Zimbabwe
"Arc en ciel"
Guem
Cameleon
Algeria
"Jinger Mama"
Hasna El Becharia
Jazair Johara
Morocco
"É Si Propí"
Ferro Gaita
Bandera Liberdade
Cabo Verde
= = = Set 3: about 9:41 pm
"N'Tesse"
Habib Koité & Bamada
Afriki
Mali
"Tive Razão"
Seu Jorge
Cru
Brasil
"Warba"
Gabin Dabiré
Kontômé
Burkina Faso
"Ekhaya"
Vusa Mkhaya
The Spirit of Ubuntu
South Africa
= = = Set 4: about 10:00 pm
"Gbedu 1"
Dele Sosimi
Afro Beat … No Go Die!
Nigeria
"L'Argent Appelle L'Argent"
Pamelo Mounk'a
L'essentiel
Congo
"Gorée"
Jacob Desvarieux et Georges Decimus
Gorée
Martinique/Guadeloupe
= = = Set 5: about 10:19 pm
"Toub"
Nuru Kane
Sigil
Sénégal
"Sofrimento"
Waldemar Bastos
Pretaluz (Blacklight)
Angola
"Souvent"
Salif Keita
Moffou
Mali
"A Raça Humana"
Gilberto Gil
Gil Luminoso
Brasil
= = = Set 6: about 10:43 pm
"Aâlach Tloumouni"
Khaled
Kenza
Algeria
"Ni Mafélé'"
Sekouba "Bambino" Diabaté
Sinikan
Guinée
"Disaster"
Thomas Mapfumo
Choice Chimurenga
Zimbabwe
= = = Set 7: about 11:01 pm
"Je Sais"
Diely Moussa Kouyaté
Le Temps
Guinée
"Zion Train"
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Uprising
Jamaica
"Ngui Tename"
Bonga
Mulemba Xangola
Angola
"Doom"
Thione Seck
Orientation
Sénégal
= = = Set 8: about 11:18 pm
"Ndituusa Wa?"
Omega Bugembe Okello
Kiwomera Emmeme
Uganda
"Tchewata"
Aster Aweke
African Angels
Ethiopia
"Dam Bô"
Sara Tavares
Balancê
Cabo Verde
= = = Set 9: about 11:37 pm
"Al Pan Pan Al Vino Vino"
Sonora Ponceña
Desde Puerto Rico a Nueva York
Puerto Rico
"Eltsuhg Ibal Lasiti"
The Daktaris
Soul Explosion
Nigeria
"KJ" (1960s)
Tabu Ley & African Jazz
African Pearls: Rumba on the River
Congo
= = = Set 10: about 11:54 pm
"Koma Xi Tia"
Choppa
Tales of Moçambique
Moçambique
"Naguya Nei"
Paul Nabor
From Bakabush: The First 10 Years of Stonetree
Belize
Friday, November 28, 2008
Playlist for 11.17.2008—Emmanuel Nado
ARTIST: Ablaye Cissoko & Volker Goetze
ALBUM Sira
SONG Sira
COUNTRY Senegal
Nawal
Kweli
Sana
Comores Island
Soweto String Quartet
Zebra Crossing
Graceland Collection
South Africa
Sekouba Diabate
Guitar Fo
Wati
Rep of Guinee
Lwanda Magere
Spotlight on Kenya
Zion Away
Kenya
Rajery
`Fanamby
Misahotaka Ny Akama
Madagascar
King Sunny Ade
E Dide
Oshodi Oke
Nigeria
Dataz
Tanzania
Mume W Mtu
Tanzania
Break…………………………………………………………………break…………….
Chidinma Okafor
West Africa Gospel
Medley
Nigeria
Sipho Mabuse
Chant of the Marching
Chant
South Africa
West African Highlife Band
Salute to Highlife Pioneers
Nigeria/Ghana
Angelique Kidjo/Ziggy Marley
Djin Djin
Sedjedo
Benin
Break………………………break…………………………….break…………………..
Prince Eyango
Mentalite Africaine
Chantou
Cameroon
Omara Portuondo
Gracias
Cachita
Cuba
Omara Portuondo/Richard Bona
Gracias
Drume negrita
Cuba/Cameroon
Omara Portuondo/Chico Buarque
Gracias
O que sera
Cuba/Brazil
Batata/Rumba Palenquera
Radio Bakongo
La Maya
Colombia
Macire Sylla
Massa
Pereperen
Rep. Guinee
Wagadugu
Timeless Classics
Easy Dancing
Sierra Leone
Lionel Almeida
The Best of
Anita
Cap Vert
Madilu System
Sans Commentaire
Nzele
D.R.Congo
Break…………………………………….break…………………………………..
Diboue Black
Africa Fiesta
Africa Jump
Cameroon
4Stars& Syran Mbenza
Adama Coly
Zouzou
D.R.Congo
Patience Dabany
Patenece Dabany
Namako
Gabon
Brenda Fassie
Kesiyele
Shihkebe /Shamago
South Africa
Salif Keita
Mbemba
Kamoukie
Mali
Edith Lefel
Edith chante Edith
Non je ne regrette rien
Martinique
Aurlus Mabele
African Soukous
Ma Fille Jessica
D.R.Congo
Los Nemus del Pacifico
The best of
Playa, Brisa Y Mar
Colombia
Un Solo Pueblo
Exitos
Caracas Raracas
Venezuela
Break………………….break………………..
Soukous Stars
Sweet Mother
D.R.Congo
JP Mapiana
Fara Fara Unity
Souverain
D.R.Congo
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Playlist for 11.20.2008—Pamela
Title: "Sahara Groove"
Artist: Hossam Ramzy
CD: ARC's Source of Fire
Country: Egypt
"Amidinine"
Toumast
Ishumar
Tuareg/Niger
"Dunu Kan"
Issa Bagayogo
Mali Koura
Mali
"Biduman" (instr.)
Sekou Bembeya Diabaté
Guitar Fö
Guinée
= = = Set 2: about 9:26 pm
"Heaven"
Ebo Taylor
Ghana Soundz
Ghana
"Rockers"
Bunny Wailer
Bunny Wailer Retrospective
Jamaica
"Babylon"
Sonny Okosuns
African Soldiers
Nigeria
"Njambur"
Kara
Welti bamboule
Sénégal
= = = Set 3: about 9:51 pm
"Mujje"
Omega Bugembe Okello
Kiwomera Emmeeme
Uganda
"Mario"
Africando feat. Franco et Madilu System
Ketukuba
var. Africa/Latin America
= = = Set 4: about 10:00 pm
"Ye-Shewa Alemena"
Teshome Wolde
The Ethiopian Millennium Collection—Dance
Ethiopia
"Ko Bé Na Touma Do"
Amadou et Mariam
Je Pense à Toi
Mali
"Get Up"
Sila & the Afrofunk Experience
Funkiest Man in Africa
Kenya/USA
"Te Kerenta"
Xalam
Apartheid
Sénégal
= = = Set 5: about 10:19 pm
"Xiluva"
Deodato Siquir
Balanço
Moçambique/Denmark
"Africa Nosse"
Cesaria Evora
Rogamar
Cabo Verde
"Paraiso di Gumbe"
Manecas Costa
Paraiso di Gumbe
Guinea-Bissau
"Nyanga Yenzou"
Oliver Mtukudzi
Wonai
Zimbabwe
= = = Set 6: about 10:39 pm
"Tolombolangue"
Vilon'Androy
Rough Guide to the Music of Madagascar
Madagascar
"Awungibhaleli Ngani'"
Mahotella Queens
Sebai Bai
South Africa
"Asesina"
Juan Bautista
Bachata Roja
Republica Dominicana
"Pape Ndiaye"
Orchestra Baobab
Made in Dakar
Sénégal
"Le Rendez-vous"
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loka
São Salvador
D.R. Congo
= = = Set 7: about 11:00 pm
"Seya"
Super Mama Djombo
Super Mama Djombo
Guinea-Bissau
"Mi Si Ba To"
T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo
The Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972–80
Benin
"Komssou"
Setona
Tariq Sudan
Sudan
"Olho d'Água"
SambaDá
Salve a Bahia
Brasil/USA
= = = Set 8: about 11:22 pm
"Hvasi Vanhu Vese"
Bongo Love
Rwendo
Zimbabwe
"Amuñegu"
Andy Palacio & the Garifuna Collective
Wátina
Belize
"Thiaroye"
El Hadj N'Diaye
Thiaroye
Sénégal
"Willison Oluhambo"
Les Bunyore Band feat. Shem Tube
Abana Ba Nasery
Kenya
= = = Set 9: about 11:43 pm
"Malaïka"
Angelique Kidjo
Logozo
Benin
"So Doce, So Mel"
Boy Gé Mendes
Noite de Morabeza
Cabo Verde
"Boulevard de l'Independence"
Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra
Boulevard de l'Independence
Mali
= = = Set 10: about 11:57 pm
"Douma"
Daby Balde
Introducing Daby Balde
Sénégal
Tribute to Mama Africa & Playlist for 11.13.2008—Nado
Miriam Makeba, who brought African music to the world years before world music became fashionable, died this past weekend in Italy, where she was performing in solidarity for 6 Ghanaen immigrants who were shot killed in a small town near the southern city of Naples.
Miriam Makeba collapsed on stage after singing one of her most famous hits, "Pata Pata". Affectionately called "Mama Africa", she embodied the courage and strength of the African woman who is the pillar of her family. Her music was intertwined with her life—she told her story and the story of where she came from, South Africa. She was an inspiration to all Africans, singers and not singers, we all had this spiritual connection with her. She was the first woman role model for Africans, she’ll remain the most vital inspiring performer full of zest and pure love of life. Her story is that of hope and triumph over adversity. She was truly Mama Africa.
—Emmanuel Nado
ARTIST: Miriam Makeba
ALBUM: Live from Paris & Conakry
SONG: Pata Pata
COUNTRY: South Africa
Miriam Makeba
- Africa
- Malaika
- Amampondo
- Kilimandjaro
- The Lions Cries
- L’enfant et la Gazelle
- U. Shaka
- Homeland
- I Shall Sing
- Milele
- Iphin Dlela
- N’Diarabi
- A Luta Continua
- Africa is where my heart lies
Break……
King Bruce
Golden Highlife Classics
Medaho Mao
Ghana
Dorothy Masuka
Nhingirikiri
Zimbabwe
Ali Farka Toure
Radio Mali
Bandalabourou
Mali
Kayode Olajide
Afrobeat Experience
Olufeba
Nigeria
X Plastaz
African Rap
Msimu Kwa Msimu
Tanzania
Issa Bagayogo
Sya
Madomba
Mali
Break……
Lokua Kanza
Three
Don’t Tell Me
D.R.Congo
Mayra Andrade
Navega
Comme s’il en pleuvait
Cap Vert
Ti Manno
The Best Of
Unissons nous
Haiti
Timbalada
Tim Bala Da
Tana Mulher
Brazil
Patata Y su Palenquera
Rumba Palenquera
Arriba Voy Abjo Vengo
Columbia
Peru Negro
Zamba Malato
Una Negra Y un Negro
Peru
Finanacon
Funana
Cap Vert
Break…
Dally Kimoko
Les Tops Swings
Ma Hele
D.R.Congo
Lucien Bokilo
Choc a Distance
Le mot fin
Rep. Congo
Sam Mangwana
No me digas no
No me digas no
Angola/D.R.Congo
Monday, November 10, 2008
Passings: Miriam Makeba has died
November 10, 2008
South African singing legend Miriam Makeba has died aged 76, after being taken ill in Italy. She had just taken part in a concert near the southern town of Caserta and died of a heart attack.
Makeba, known as "Mama Africa", spent more than 30 years in exile after lending her support to the anti-apartheid struggle. She appeared on Paul Simon's Graceland tour in 1987 and in 1992 had a leading role in the film Sarafina!
Makeba, was born in Johannesburg on 4 March 1932 and was a leading symbol in the struggle against apartheid.
Her singing career started in the 1950s as she mixed jazz with traditional South African songs. She came to international attention in 1959 during a tour of the United States with South African group the Manhattan Brothers.
She was forced into exile soon after when her passport was revoked after starring in an anti-apartheid documentary and did not return to her native country until after Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990.
Makeba was the first black African woman to win a Grammy Award, which she shared with Harry Belafonte in 1965.
Charlie Gillett, who presents the BBC World of Music programme, says there is nobody to compare to her, as she was popular in West Africa - after living in exile in Guinea - and East Africa for recording a version of the Swahili song Malaika, as well as her home in South Africa.
She was African music's first world star blending different styles long before the phrase "world music" was coined.
After her divorce from fellow South African musician Hugh Masekela she married American civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael.
It was while living in exile in the US that she released her most famous songs, Pata Pata and the Click Song.
"You sing about those things that surround you," she said. "Our surrounding has always been that of suffering from apartheid and the racism that exists in our country. So our music has to be affected by all that."
It was because of this dedication to her home continent that Miriam Makeba became known as Mama Africa.
MIRIAM MAKEBA
1932: Born Johannesburg, South Africa
1959: Stars in the jazz opera King Kong and anti-apartheid film Come Back, Africa, met Harry Belafonte
1960: Barred from South Africa
1963: Testifies against apartheid at the United Nations
1966: Becomes the first African woman to win a Grammy award
1968: Marries Black Panther Stokely Carmichael and moves to Guinea
1985: Moves to Brussels after her child Bongi dies in childbirth
1990: Returns to South Africa after personal request from Nelson Mandela
2005: Begins a "farewell tour" of the world that lasts three years
2008: Dies in Caserta, Italy following a concert, aged 76
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Playlist for 11.06.2008—Pamela
Title: "Tous Nos maux"
Artist: Pierre Akendengue
CD: Gorée
Country: Gabon
"Afrika"
Michel Ongaro
ARC's Spotlight on Kenyan Music
Kenya
"Makassi (Suite)"
Sam Fan Thomas
Makassi (African Typic Collection)
Cameroon
"Nina"
Tito Paris
Dança ma mi Criola
Cabo Verde
= = = Set 2: about 9:26 pm
"Altchal Kum" (instr.)
Mogès Habté
The Rough Guide to the Music of Ethiopia
Ethiopia
"Africadën"
Cheikh Lô
Bambay Gueej
Sénégal
"Survival"
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Survival
Jamica
= = = Set 3: about 9:42 pm
"Jaman Moro"
Afel Bocoum
The Rough Guide to African Blues
Mali
"Melodi Ya Mamelodi"
Vusi Mahlasela
The Voice
South Africa
"Atulale"
Massukos
Bumping
Moçambique
"Buroda Mase"
Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats
Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970–6
Nigeria
= = = Set 4: about 10:02 pm
"Trigue Lycee"
Khaled
Kenza
Algeria
"Fire Dombolo"
Abdul Tee-Jay
Rokoto make me Dance Dance
Sierra Leone
"Como Quiera"
José Alberto "El Canario"
Back to the Mambo: Tribute to Machito
Puerto Rico
"Kania"
Les Amazones de Guinée
Wamato
Guinée
= = = Set 5: about 10:24 pm
"Matia Menyaga"
Jane Muthoni
[ ? ]
Kenya
"Amara Chukwu"
Chidinma Okafor
ARC's Modern Gospel from West Africa
Nigeria
"Faso"
Bougounière Diarrah Sanogo
Electric & Acoustic Mali
Mali
"Red Hot" (instr.)
Sly & Robbie
Taxi Fare
Jamaica
= = = Set 6: about 10:42 pm
"Canto Bantou"
Francis Bebey
Francis Bebey: Original Masters Vol.1
Cameroon
"Hodë Terebeshe'"
Aster Aweke
Aster's Ballads
Ethiopia
= = = Set 7: about 11:01 pm
"Moor NDaje"
Youssou N'Dour
Ba Tay
Sénégal
"Adouna"
Ba Cissoko
Electric Griot Land
Guinée
"Ageisheka"
Ogyatanaa Show Band
Ghana Soundz: Afro-Beat, Funk & Fusion in 70s Ghana
Ghana
= = = Set 8: about 11:16 pm
"Bani Al Insane"
Rachid Taha
Diwân
Algeria
"Toumast"
Tinariwen
Aman Iman (Water is Life)
Tuareg/Mali
"Sofera"
Rajery
Sofera
Madagascar
"Alasso"
Henri Dikongué
Wa
Cameroon
= = = Set 9: about 11:36 pm
"Male Debale"
Virgínia Rodrigues
Nós
Brasil
"Omanye"
Nii Tettey Tetteh & the Kusun Ensemble
Omanye
Ghana
"Ise Aje"
Bola Abimbola
Ara Kenge
Nigeria
= = = Set 10: about 11:54 pm
"Djiguene"
Dobet Gnahoré
Na Afriki
Côte d'Ivoire
"Mindjeris do Pano Preto"
Bonga
Angola
Angola
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Playlist for 10.23.2008—Pamela
Title: "Yelisan umoya ma-Afrika"
Artist: Busi Mhlongo
CD: UrbanZulu (The Remixes)
Country: South Africa
"Tsunelani"
Mabulu
Soul Marrabenta
Moçambique
"Baol Baol"
Ismaël Lô
Iso
Sénégal
"Tamagnaleh Alu"
Hiruth Girma
Hiruth
Ethiopia
= = = Set 2: about 9:32 pm
"Gorée"
Pierre Akendengue
Gorée
Gabon
"Zé Ignácio"
Paulo Flores
Putumayo presents An Afro Portuguese Odyssey
Angola
"Sini"
Amadou Sodia
Ça va savoir
Guinée
"Onyame" (1979)
Ashanti Afrika Jah
Nigeria 70—Lagos Jump
Nigeria
= = = Set 3: about 9:53 pm
"Blackman's Pride"
Alton Ellis
25th Silver Jubilee
Jamaica
"Notre Devoir"
Intik
Putumayo presents World Reggae
Algeria
"Ana"
Vieux Farka Touré
Vieux Farka Touré
Mali
= = = 10:01 pm BBC News / Set 4: about 10:07 pm
"Be Mine/Natey Kuni"
Amanuel Zemic
Eri-Girl/Gual Eritrea
Eritrea
"Elima"
Sam Mangwana
Galo Negro
D.R. Congo
"Kunfe ta"
Habib Koité & Bamada
Muso Ko
Mali
"Siwo"
Kassav'
Best of: 20eme Anniversaire
Martinique/Guadeloupe
= = = Set 5: about 10:28 pm
"Bi Gbãale"
Gabin Dabiré
Kôntomè
Burkina Faso
"Mama"
Salif Keita
Papa
Mali
"Taré (awalin almad saras)"
Steve Shehan & Baly Othmani
Assarouf
USA/Tuareg—Algeria
"Ondiek (Hyena)"
Ayub Ogada
En Mana Kouyo
Kenya
= = = Set 6: about 10:49 pm
"Botswana"
The Tswana People
ARC's Ancient Civilisations of Southern Africa 3
Botswana
"No Habla Na'"
ColombiAfrica: The Mystic Orchestra
Voodoo Love inna Champeta-Land
Colombia/var. Africa
"Guadegna"
Theodros Kassahun (Teddy Afro)
Teddy
Ethiopia
= = = Set 7: about 11:02 pm
"Zandisile"
Simphiwe Dana
Supperclub presents Nomads 5
South Africa
"Tchal Kêt"
Dudu Araújo
Nôs Cantador
Cabo Verde
"Maracutaia"
Grupo Batuque
O Tempo do Samba
Brasil
"Bi Kelu le (Men of Today)"
Sambou Susso
Kairo: Sounds of The Gambia
Gambia
= = = Set 8: about 11:24 pm
"Nguva Yekufara"
Chiwoniso
Putumayo presents African Party
Zimbabwe
"Doole"
Youssou N'Dour
Nothing's in Vain (Coono du Réér)
Sénégal
"Nin Hun (Bad Man)"
Maryam Mursal
The Journey
Somalia
"Mshoza"
The Soul Brothers
The Rough Guide to The Soul Brothers
South Africa
= = = Set 9: about 11:44 pm
"Semba"
Orchestre de Dabola
Authenticité: The Syliphone Years
Guinée
"Dée Moo Wóor"
Orchestra Baobab
Specialist in All Styles
Sénégal
"Sugar Cane Maskanda"
Barry Van Zyl
ARC's African Heart Beat
South Africa
"Mal wa Ihtagab"
Abdel Gadir Salim
The Rough Guide to the Music of Sudan
Sudan
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Playlist for 10.16.2008—Emmanuel Nado
ARTIST: Youssoupha Sidibe
ALBUM: Xelkom
SONG: Xelkom
COUNTRY: Senegal Baay Faal
Wasis Diop
Destination Africa
African Dream
Senegal
Daby Toure
Diam
Mi Malama
Senegal
Cut Glas
Destination Africa
Halala Africa
Vusi Mahlasela
Guiding Star
Tonti
South Africa
Oumou Sangare
Self Titled
Moussolou
Mali
Nyanka Bell
Nyanka Bell
Oukaladado
Cote d’Ivoire
MosesTaiwa
Molelekwa
Tsala
South Africa
Zena Bacar
Eyuphuro
Mozambique
Mastaki Bafa
Wawa
Angeliena
Congo
Break……BBC News
Zuhura Swaleh & Mombasa Party
Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya
Tweta
Tanzania
Salif Keita
M’Bemba
Kamoukie
Mali
Manecas Costa
Pariso Di Gumbe
Guinee Bissau
Maria de Barros
Nha Mundo
Manha de Carnaval
Cap Vert
Tabu Ley
C’est comme ca la vie
Bawelisa
D.R.Congo
Les Wanyika
Dance Mania
Sina Makossa
Kenya
Natacha Atlas
The Best Of
Mon Amie La Rose
Egypt/Morroco/Palestine
Break………
Viento de Agua
Materia Prima
Cucu
Puerto Rico
Puerto Platas
Mujer de Cabaret
Baracoa
Dominican Republic
Tambor Urbana
Music of Venezuela
Mosaico Tradicional
Venezuela
Plena Libre
Plena al Salsero
Plena Caribena
Puerto Rico
Shoubou
Shouboumania
Nou Ce Roi
Haiti
Edith Lefel
Si Seulement
Si Seulement
Guyana/Martinique /France
Break…………
Mory Kante
10 Cola Nuts
10 Cola Nuts
Guinee/Mali
Funkadesi
YoBaba
Saheli
India/USA/Caribbean
Pasi Jo
The best of
Kayiyi
D.R.Congo
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Playlist for 10.09.2008—Pamela
Title: "Kunoti"
Artist: Tchuni Preta
CD: Midju Terra
Country: Cabo Verde
"Grito"
Deodato Siquir
Balanço
Moçambique/Denmark
"Salya"
Touré Kunda
Dance of the Leaves (1983–1987)
Sénégal
"Mogo Kuma"
Cheick Tidiane Seck
MandinGroove
Mali
= = = Set 2: about 9:32 pm
"Yau"
Aurelio Martinez
Garifuna Soul
Belize
"Moul Djalabe"
Cheb Nacim
ARC's Algerian Raï
Algeria
"Affaires de Coeur"
Pamelo Mounk'a
L'Essentiel
D.R. Congo
"Marcus Junior"
The Soul Brothers
More Intensified! Original Ska 1963–67
Jamaica
= = = Set 3: about 9:52 pm
"Youmilé (Hey You)"
Magou et Dakar Transit
Africa Yewul
Sénégal
"Ye Ye Ye"
Geoffrey Oryema
Exile
Uganda
= = = 10:01 pm BBC News / Set 4: about 10:08 pm
"Esclaves"
Edmond Fils Nkoa Band
Sally Nyolo & the Original Bands of Yaoundé: Studio Cameroon
Cameroon
"Linha do Equador"
Djavan
Novelas
Brasil
"Kakande" (instr.)
Alpha Yaya Diallo
The Message
Guinée
"Ka Mipoerapoera"
Hazolahy
Rough Guide to the Music of Madagascar
Madagascar
= = = Set 5: about 10:28 pm
"Fenene"
Youssou N'Dour
Set
Sénégal
"Ato Afri Loué"
Alpha Blondy
Merci
Côte d'Ivoire
"Vuli Ndela"
Brenda Fassie
All the Hits
South Africa
"Melegna"
Theodros Tadesse
The Ethiopian Millennium Collection: Dance
Ethiopia
= = = Set 6: about 10:49 pm
"Kpindigbee"
S. E. Rogie
Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana
Sierra Leone
"Olomi Jowo"
Babà Ken & the West African Highlife Band
Salute to Highlife Pioneers
Nigeria
= = = Set 7: about 11:01 pm
"Jolaa"
El Hadj N'Diaye
Géej
Sénégal
"Djula Djékeré"
Seckou Keita Quartet
ARC's Afro Mandinka Soul
Sénégal
"N'Koro"
Fodé Baro
Donsoke
Guinée
"Ayessiyi"
Takfarinas
Yal
Amazigh/Algeria
= = = Set 8: about 11:20 pm
"Anichayi"
Laba Sosseh
Roberto Torres presenta à Laba Sosseh
Sénégal
"Silencio"
Ibrahim Ferrer feat. Omara Portuondo
Buena Vista Social Club presents Ibrahim Ferrer
Cuba
"Azara Alhai"
Rasha
Rough Guide to African Blues
Sudan
"Assalariado"
Super Mama Djombo
Super Mama Djombo
Guinea-Bissau
= = = Set 9: about 11:50 pm
"Tono"
Salif Keita
Amen
Mali
"Tsutsu Tsosemo"
Black Beats
Electric Highlife: Sessions form the Bokoor Studios
Ghana
Playlist for 10.02.2008—Emmanuel Nado
The genre incorporated traditional African rhythms, afro Spanish music from the Caribbean and a pinch of French speaking Europeans. Congolese rumba was the foundation of what we know today as soukous, Congolese guitar dance style, which continued to influence the rest of the African continent.
Some of the early pioneers were Orchestres Africa Jazz, OK Jazz, Ryco Jazz, Elegance Jazz, Les Bantous de la Capitale, Les Conbantous, Empire Bakuba, Tabu Ley Rochereau, Kabasele, Franco, Dr. Nico, and Manu Dibango, to name just a few.
Side note: Notice how many of these orchestras's names end with the word "Jazz"? This is because— even though the style had Afro-Cuban influences—its birth was to African music what jazz was to the music of America. These bands’ brass sections were very much influenced by American jazz.
ARTIST: Adama Drame
ALBUM: Percsussions Mandingues
SONG: Doun Doumba
COUNTRY: Burkina Fasso
Terakaft
Akhissudar
Soubhanallah
Mali
Mamadou Diabate
Douga Mansa
Douga Mansa
Mali
Idrissa Soumahoro
Idrissa Soumahoro
Djama
Mali
Soweto Gospel Choir
Live At The Nelson Mandela Theater
World in Union
South Africa
George Mutinda
Spotlight on Kenyan Music
Mama
Kenya
Chiwoniso
Rebel Woman
Gomo
Zimbabwe
Fela Kuti
Koola Lobitos 68 Sessions
Funky Horn
Nigeria
Mahmoud Ahmed
Soul of Addis
Titesh
Ethiopia
Ramblers International
Vol.3
Megye Wo
Ghana
Break……… BBC News………
Ismael Lo
Senegal
Tess Yakar
Senegal
Funkadesi
Yo Baba
Crash Da Party
Africa/India/Jamaica/U.S.A.
Interview with Rahaul Sharma
of Chicago’s premier world music band Funkadesi.
Check their website at www.funkadesi.com
Tonight’s feature on Congolese Rumba of the 60s
Kabasele & African Jazz
Independence Cha Cha
D.R.Congo
Montouri Kosmos
Makambo Mibale
Congo Brazza
Orchestre Elegance Jazz
Nglula Marthe
D.R. Congo
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Paquita
D.R.Congo
Dr.Nico
Kiri Kiri Mabina Ya sika
D.R.Congo
Dr.Nico & Africa Fiesta Sukisa
Nico
Fanta Diara
D.R.Congo
Break……
Empire Bakuba
Masamba
D.R.Congo
Orchestre Bella Bella
La Vérité Blesse
Congo Brazza
Franco & OK Jazz
Infidlite Mado
D.R.Congo
Bantous Jazz
Kumbele Kumbele
Congo Brazza
Dewayon & Cobantu
Dewayon
Koseka Moninga
Congo Brazza
Friday, September 26, 2008
Playlist for 09.25.2008—Pamela
—Pamela
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SONG: "Sahwira"
ARTIST: Bongo Love
CD: Afrocoustics
COUNTRY: Zimbabwe
Phone interview with John Mambira of Bongo Love
"Malaika"
Bongo Love
Afrocoustics
Zimbabwe
"Mamela"
Bongo Love
Afrocoustics
Zimbabwe
"Veloma"
Rajery
Volontany
Madagascar
"Vanorapa"
Chiwoniso
Rebel Woman
Zimbabwe
>>> Don't forget: See Chiwoniso LIVE at Ashkenaz in Berkeley, September 26! <<<
= = = break
"Yo le le (Fulani Groove)"
Youssou N'Dour
Eyes Open
Sénégal
= = = BBC News
"M'Ba Fodi"
Issa Bagayogo
Mali Koura
Mali
"Filaw"
Issa Bagayogo
Mali Koura
Mali
"Eshururu"
Aster Aweke
Aster's Ballads
Ethiopia
= = = Break
"Fimani"
Issa Bagayogo
Mali Koura
Mali
"Lotto"
Bongo Love
Afrocoustics
Zimbabwe
"Miami"
Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective
Wàtina
Belize
"Kin Havane"
Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
Bana Congo
Congo/Cuba
= = = Break
"Gendamou Na Wili We Gnannin"
T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
The Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972–80
Benin
"Ao Meu Povo"
Deodato Siquir
Balanço
Moçambique/Denmark
"Ariya"
Tony Allen
The Shrine Afrodigital
Nigeria
= = = Break
"Poye"
Issa Bagayogo
Mali Koura
Mali
"Alchilim"
Hiruth Girma
Hiruth
Ethiopia
"Tive Razão"
Seu Jorge
Cru
Brasil
"Nha Tchon"
Boy Gé Mendes
Lagoa
Cabo Verde
= = = Break
"The Heathen"
Bob Markey & the Wailers
Exodus
Jamaica
"Chantez Chantez"
Amadou et Mariam
Je pense à toi
Mali
"Bamba Mô Woor"
Cheikh Lô
Lamp Fall
Sénégal
"Umunt'omnyama"
Chiskop featuring Mandoza
Tales of Tsotsi Beat
South Africa
= = = Break
"Zviripo (Zvinokunetsa)"
Bongo Love
Afrocoustics
Zimbabwe
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Playlist for 09.18.2008—Emmanuel Nado
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ARTIST: Les Freres Coulibaly
ALBUM: Seniwe
SONG: Wariba
COUNTRY: Burkina Fasso
Afrissippi
Alliance
Singha
Mali/USA
Vieux Farka Toure
Vieux Farka Toure
Diallo
Mali
King Sunny Ade
The Classic Years
Ori MMI Maje N’te (Medley)
Nigeria
Refugee Artists (featuring Youssou N’Dour)
Bridges
Freedom Soldier
Mastaki Bafa
Wawa
Juuyanin
Rep. of Congo
Toumani Diabate
The Mande Variations
Djourou Kara Nany
Mali
Bembeya
Bembeya Jazz
Gbapie
Rep. of Guinee
Jaojoby
Salegy
Tsy Zanaka
Madagascar
Chicco
S.A. Rhythms Riot
Xixolelaba
South Africa
Oliver Mutkudzi
Neria
Neria
Zimbabwe
Abdul Teejay
Rokoto Make me Dance
Guitar Boy
Sierra Leone
Ami Koita
Djiguy
Yafa
Mali
Eneida Marta
No Storia
Lundju
Cape Vert
Sara Tavares
Balance
Balance
Cap Vert
Chiwoniso
Rebel Woman
Vanorapa
Zimbabwe
Chiwoniso
Rebel Woman
One World
Zimbabwe
Ken Okulolo & Afro Groove
Deep Down Beat
Deep Down Beat
Nigeria
Rebecca Malope & Pure Magic
Rhythms Riot
Thululale
South Africa
Mory Kante
Sabou
Nafya
Guinee
Sona Tata Conde
Sona Tata Conde
Saramaya
Guinee
Madilu System
Franco De Mi Amor
Azda-Mamou-Liberte
D.R.Congo
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Playlist for 09.11.2008—Pamela
Title: "Gbeto Vivi"
Artist: T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
CD: The Kings of Benin, Urban Grooves 1972-80
Country: Benin
"Gomo"
Chiwoniso
Rebel Woman
Zimbabwe
"Jeunesse Senegal"
Cheikh Lô
Bambay Gueej
Sénégal
"Isambe"
Kanda Bongo Man
Zing-Zong
D.R.Congo
= = = Set 2: about 9:33 pm
"Isigilamkhuba"
Soul Brothers
Rough Guide to the Soul Brothers
South Africa
"Dibi"
Issa Bagayogo
Mali Koura
Mali
"Santiago"
Puerto Plata feat. Frank Menendez
Mujer de Cabaret
Dominican Republic
"Zawi"
Les Amazones de Guinée
Wamato
Guinée
= = = Set 3: about 9:48 pm
"Faibe Guiné"
Super Mama Djombo
Super Mama DjomboGuinea-Bissau
"Courage"
Vieux Farka Touré
Vieux Farka Touré
Mali
= = = 10:01 pm BBC News / Set 4 begins about 10:08
"Tey Minew"
Woretaw Wubet
AIT's Ethiopian Millennium Collection: Traditional
Ethiopia
"Uluru Rock"
Skatalites
On the Right Track
Jamaica
"Ndongoy Daara"
Orchestra Baobab
Specialist in All Styles
Sénégal
= = = Set 5: about 10:29 pm
"Vami Duwe"
Babá Ken & Kotója
Putumayo presents African Party
Nigeria/USA
"Yündüha Weyu"
Sofia Blanco
From Bakabush: The First 10 Years of Stonetree
Garifuna/Guatemala
"Agua do Bengo"
Waldemar Bastos
Renascence
Angola
"Cabalo"
Ferro Gaita
Bandera Liberdade
Cabo Verde
= = = Set 6: about 10:49 pm
"Bekoor"
Youssou N'Dour
Birth of a Star
Sénégal
"Akosua"
Roadmaster & Agyemang
The Old Highlife
Ghana
"Ali"
Setona
Tariq Sudan
Sudan
"Chercher"
Samba Ngo
Ndoto
Congo
= = = Set 7: about 11:15 pm
"Yhiayhia Dzellat"
Pamelo Mounk'a
L'Essentiel
Congo
"Kakini"
Jocelyne Bérouard
Milans
Martinique/Guadeloupe
"Wahrane"
Khaled
Khaled
Algeria
= = = Set 8: about 11:32 pm
"Era"
Vokoka
Rough Guide to the Music of Madagascar
Madagascar
"Sanou Djala"
Babani Kone
Sanou Djala
Mali
"Stir it Up"
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Catch a Fire
Jamaica
"Ikalane Walegh"
Toumast
Ishumar
Niger
= = = Set 9: about 11:45 pm
"Nono Si"
Prince Eyango
Mentalité Africaine
Cameroon
"Malaïka"
Angelique Kidjo
Logozo
Benin