Unwired: Africa

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Unwired: Africa
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Compilation album by
Various artists
Released26 September 2000
Genre World, acoustic, African
Length72:22
Label World Music Network
Full series chronology
Oxfam Salsa
(2000)		Unwired: Africa
(2000)		 The Rough Guide to the Music of Marrabenta Mozambique
(2001)
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Unwired: Africa is a world music benefit compilation album originally released in 2000, with proceeds going to Amnesty International. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, [1] the release features African acoustic music, from traditional to pop. [2] The compilation was produced and compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network. Catherine Steinmann wrote the liner notes. [3] [4]

Contents

Countries represented in this compilation include Mozambique, Zimbabwe, the DRC, Cape Verde, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Egypt, Madagascar, and South Africa.

Critical reception

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Writing for AllMusic, Bret Love called the album "consistently excellent" and "a beautiful compilation for those interested in the lighter side of African music". [2]

Track listing

No.TitleArtist (Country)Length
1."Masikini" Eyuphuro Flag of Mozambique.svg 5:11
2."Kayini Wura" Oumou Sangare Flag of Mali.svg 5:59
3."Sikulu" Mose Se Sengo Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg 7:08
4."Valsa Azul" Simentera Flag of Cape Verde.svg 3:37
5."Komssou" Setona Flag of Sudan.svg 4:13
6."Yamfa" Toumani Diabaté & Ballaké Sissoko Flag of Mali.svg 5:10
7."Jaman Moro" Afel Bocoum Flag of Mali.svg 4:15
8."Midje" Momo Wandel Soumah Flag of Guinea.svg 5:07
9."Hassaniya Song for Dancing" Khalifa Ould Eide & Dimi Mint Abba Flag of Mauritania.svg 5:22
10."Elleya Misafir" Salamat Flag of Egypt.svg 6:46
11."Retany" Tarika Flag of Madagascar.svg 3:44
12."Mwana Wamambo" Oliver Mtukudzi Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 5:35
13."Mukanga Poto" Spirit Talk Mbira Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 5:57
14."Eleventh Hour" Abdullah Ibrahim Flag of South Africa.svg 4:18

References

  1. ↑ Douglas H., Henkle (2012-10-23). "Rough Guide Discography / World Music Network Discography". FolkLib Index : A Library of Folk Music Links. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  2. 1 2 3 Love, Bret. "Unwired: Africa (Rough Guide)". Allmusic . Retrieved 24 Jan 2014.
  3. ↑ World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Archived from the original on 2013-12-05. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  4. ↑ WorldCat. Unwired : Africa : koras, mbiras, guitars : an acoustic voyage. OCLC. OCLC   473020929 . Retrieved 2014-01-25.
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