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KG Omulo: Ayah Ye!: Moving Train

A synergy of funk, rock, reggae and traditional African sounds from this inventive, young singer/songwriter.
Various Artists: Chief Boima Presents: Lone Stars - Hipco and Gbema
Mamadou Diabaté: Courage

Mamadou Diabate, the kora master, takes a fresh look at Mali instrumental music with his new CD Courage.
Various Artists: The Kankobela of the Batonga, Vol. 2

Mysterious melodies from a disappearing thumb piano tradition of Southern Africa.
Kiran Ahluwalia: Aam Zameen: Common Ground

Indo-Canadian Songwriter Combines Folk Poetry with African Rock, Jazz and more
M.anifest: Immigrant Chronicles: Coming to America
Sona Jobarteh: FASIYA

West African female kora virtuoso releases an album full of grace, warmth, and passion.
Sia Tolno: My Life

Kissi singer releases a strong second album full of pop-infused star power over songs of strife and triumph.
Zieti: Zemelewa

Eclectic blend of Afro-infused pop out of Cote d'Ivoire.
Guelewar: Halleli N Dakarou

Re-released and remastered live CD from this 80's experimental Senegambian outfit.
Tinariwen: Tassili

Touareg desert legends return with an offering that is meandering, sorrowful and proud.
Los Rakas: Chancletas y Camisetas Bordada

Oakland/Panamanian rappers -call it "Panabay"-- return with good results.
Cheikh Lo: Jamm

The unique Senegalese singer and multi-instrumentalist crafts an eclectically excellent record.
David Rudder: Random Notes

Calypsonian David Rudder returns with an album that covers various styles with excellent results.

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Baaba MaalMansour Seck Djam Leelii Mango,
Rogue Records, 1989
Palm Pictures, 1999