As Ken Wiwa the son of Ken Saro Wiwa leader of the Ogoni
people of Nigeria assassinated by the Nigeria government in 1995 said’ “When
voices as my father are silenced, other rise and often they belong to musicians.
African musicians carry a secret burden. They are the griots, the historians of
its rich, varied complex past.” African
artists have so often written beautiful
melodies and poignant lyrics which paint the continent in all its grandeur and
beauty… On today’s show I featured songs by various artists singing the praises
of Africa.
9:03pm
Vukani
Mawethu/Nkosi Sikeleli Africa/
Miriam Makeba/Africa
we love you/South Africa
Fela Kuti/Viva
Africa/Nigeria
Jovino Dos Santos/Mamae Africa/Brazil
Seta Toure/Africa/Senegal
Cutt Glass/Halala
Africa/South Africa
Jerry
Jhetto/Silver and Gold/Nigeria
Chachi/Africa/Ethiopia
No other continent has been sung about as much as Africa. Whether
they are on the continent or outside in the Diaspora the message from these
artists is the same. The love and longing they have for the continent.
9:35pm
United African
Artists/Africa for Africa
Thsala
Muana/Africa Mokili Mobimba/D.R.C.
Danny Silva/Africa
Mamae/Cape Vert
Zena Bacar/Samuelkela Africa/Mozambique
Longue Longue/Africa/Cameroun
10pm 10:57pm Conversation
and music mix with my guest DJ Elembe Blaise from Cameroon
