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, Ex-Centric Sound System West Nile Funk
( I.R.S. Records, 2004 ) |
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, Super Rail Band, Super Rail Band, Super Rail Band, Super Rail Band Mansa
( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1995; Indigo, Label Bleu, 1995 ) |
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, Magic System Premier Gaou 1+1
( Sonodisc; Next Music, 2002 ) |
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, Royal Band Thiés & Dieuf Dieul Meanwhile in Thiés...
( Coast to Coast, 2002 ) |
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, Terakaft Aratan N Azawad
( World Village, 2011 ) |
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, Master Drummers of Dagbon Master Drummers of Dagbon Volume 2
( Rounder, 1990 ) |
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Tiken Jah Fakoly African Revolution
( Wrasse Records, 2010 ) |
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A.B. Crentsil, Super Sweet Talks Hollywood Highlife Party
( Popular African Music (pam) ) |
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A.J. Piron Another Blue Train
( Voxlox, 2007 ) |
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Abdoulaye "Djoss" Diabaté Djiriyo
( Stern's Africa, 1995 ) |
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Abdoulaye "Djoss" Diabaté Sara
( Completely Nuts Records, 2009 ) |
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Abdoulaye "Djoss" Diabaté Kassikoun
( Sacem ) |
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Aboubacar "Badian" Diabate Bainy
( Self Produced, 2008 ) |
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Abraham Adzenyah, The New Talking Drums New Talking Drums, with Abraham Adzenyah
( Self Produced, 1996 ) |
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Abraham Adzenyah, The New Talking Drums Mo Ngye Mo Ani
( Self Produced, 1998 ) |
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Adama Yalomba Kassa
( BlackEye/Makasound, 2009 ) |
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Adewale Ayuba, Bantu Fuji Satisfaction
Soundclash in Lagos ( Piranha, 2005 ) |
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Adewale Ayuba Mr. Johnson
( Flame Tree ) |
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Adewale Ayuba Fuji Time
( Qbadisc, 1996 ) |
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Adriano Goncalves `Bana', Bana Gira Sol
( High Times Records, 1998 ) |
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Afel Bocoum Alkibar
( World Circuit, 2000; Nonesuch, 2000 ) |
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Afel Bocoum Niger
( Contre Jour, 2006 ) |
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Afel Bocoum, Damon Albarn, Toumani Diabaté Mali Music
( Honest Jon's Records, 2002 ) |
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Afel Bocoum, Habib Koité, Oliver Mtukudzi Acoustic Africa in Concert
( Contre Jour, 2011 ) |
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Africa 70
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African Virtuosos The Classic Guinean Guitar Group
( Stern's Africa, 2007 ) |
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Africando Ketukuba
( Stern's Africa, 2006 ) |
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AfroCubism AfroCubism
( World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2010 ) |
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Alex Konadu's International Band, Kwadwo Tawiah, Kwaku Abeka's Arcobrass Band, Prince Osei Kofi & His African Heroes Sankofa
( Network, 2001 ) |
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Alhaji Bai Konte Kora Melodies from the Republic of Gambia
( Rounder Records, 1989 ) |
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Alhaji K. Frimpong Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mawu!
( West African Sound Production Ltd., 1996 ) |
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Ali Baba Return to Your Roots
( Telltale Music, 2001 ) |
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Ali Boulo Santo, Hadja Kouyate Manding-Ko
( Frikiwa, 2001 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré Ali Farka Toure
--Ten Songs from the Legendary Singer From Mali ( World Circuit, 1989 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré, Toumani Diabaté In the Heart of the Moon
Ali Farka Touré and Toumani Diabaté--two giants of Malian music sit down for a nostalgic, spontaneous musical encounter. ( Nonesuch, 2005; World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2005 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré, Toumani Diabaté Ali and Toumani
( World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2010 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré Savane
On Savane, Toure delivers an eloquent last word, playing and singing with unwavering conviction, and covering more stylistic ground in these 13 tracks than on any previous album. ( World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2006 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré Ai Du + 2
( Hannibal, 1994 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré The River
Ali's first widely-distributed U.S. release. ( Mango, 1990; World Circuit, 1990 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré, Ry Cooder Talking Timbuktu
Won Grammy Award in 1995. ( World Circuit, 1994; Hannibal, 1994 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré African Blues
( Shanachie, 1990 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré Radio Mali
Classic recordings from 1970-78. ( World Circuit, 1998; Nonesuch, 1999 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré Niafunké
( Hannibal, 1999; World Circuit, 1999 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré Red and Green
( World Circuit, 2004 ) |
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Ali Farka Touré The Source
( Hannibal, 1992; World Circuit, 1992 ) |
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Alpha Blondy Dieu
( World Pacific, 1994 ) |
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Alpha Blondy Paris Bercy
( Shanachie, 2001 ) |
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Alpha Blondy Masada
( World Pacific, 1992 ) |
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Alpha Blondy Revolution
( Shanachie, 1987 ) |
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Alpha Blondy Jah Victory
( Mediacom, 2008 ) |
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Alpha Blondy Live au Zenith (Paris)
( World Pacific, 1993 ) |
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Alpha Yaya Diallo The Journey
( Jerico Beach Music, 2001 ) |
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Amadou Bagayoko, Amadou et Mariam, Mariam Doumbia, Amadou et MariamAmadou Bagayoko, Amadou et Mariam, Mariam Doumbia, Amadou et Mariam Tje Ni Mousso
Rockin' Malian Bambara pop. ( Circular Moves, 1999; Universal France S.A., 1999; Circular Moves, 2000 ) |
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Amadou Sodia Ca Va Se Savoir
( Stern's, 2008 ) |
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Amadou Tamba Diop Sora
( Baaba Maal Presente, 2001 ) |
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Amadou et Mariam Dimanche a Bamako
( Radio Bemba, 2004; Nonesuch, 2005 ) |
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Amadou et Mariam Sou Ni Tile
( Tinder, 2001 ) |
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Amadou et Mariam Wati
( Universal France S.A., 2002 ) |
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Ami Koita
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Ami Koita Tata Sira
( Bolibana ) |
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Ami Koita Songs of Praise
( Stern's Africa, 1993 ) |
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Ami Koita Tata Sira
( Melodie; Bolibana ) |
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Aminata Kamissoko Malamine
( Stern's, 1997 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Ayé
( Mango, 1994 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Oyaya!
( Columbia, 2004 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Oyo
( Razor & Tie, 2010 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Logozo
( Mango, 1991 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Oremi
( Island, 1998 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Fifa
( Mango, 1996 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Black Ivory Soul
( Columbia, 2002 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Djin Djin
It's always a moment to celebrate when an African album wins a Grammy Award, as Angelique Kidjo's Djin Djin has just done for Best Contemporary World Music. Kidjo has been a standard bearer for African pop music since she tore up the scene with... ( Razor & Tie, 2007 ) |
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Angelique Kidjo Keep on Moving: The Best of Angelique Kidjo
( Columbia, 2001 ) |
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Askia Modibo Wass Reggae
( Stern's Africa, 1996 ) |
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Assane Ndiaye, Astrud Gilberto, Baaba Maal, Cheikh Lô, Mansour Seck, Youssou N'Dour Rough Guide Of The Music of Senegal & Gambia
( World Music Network, 01/2 ) |
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Atongo Zimba Savannah Breeze
( Hippo Records, 2005 ) |
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Ba Cissoko Sabolan
( Marabi Productions, 2003 ) |
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Baaba Maal, Mansour Seck Djam Leelii
A classic! ( Mango; Rogue Records, 1989; Palm Pictures, 1999 ) |
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Baaba Maal Wango
The album that first raised eyebrows. ( Syllart ) |
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Baaba Maal Television
( Palm Pictures, 2009 ) |
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Baaba Maal Jombaajo
Reissue of Senegalese cassette. ( Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Baaba Maal Nomad Soul
( Island, 1997; Palm Pictures, 1998 ) |
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Baaba Maal Lam Toro
( Mango, 1992 ) |
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Baaba Maal Live at the Royal Festival Hall
( Palm Pictures, 1999 ) |
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Baaba Maal Taara
( Syllart ) |
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Baaba Maal Firin' In Fouta
An Afropop landmark! ( Mango, 1994 ) |
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Baaba Maal Baayo
( Mango, 1991 ) |
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Baaba Maal Missing You (Mi Yeewnii)
( Palm Pictures, 2001 ) |
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Baala Guimba Diakite Mande More: Vol 2
( Mission Francaise de Cooperation et D’Action Cultu, 1994 ) |
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Babatunde Olatunji Drums of Passion: The Invocation
( Rykodisc, 1988 ) |
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Babatunde Olatunji Drums Of Passion
( Columbia, 1959 ) |
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Babatunde Olatunji Drums of Passion: The Beat
( Rykodisc, 1989 ) |
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Bajah and the Dry Eye Crew Kings of Salone (Mixtape)
( Modiba Productions, 2009 ) |
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Bako Dagnon Sidiba
( Discograph, 2009 ) |
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Bala Et Ses Balladins Reminiscin' In Tempo
( Syliphone; Popular African Music (pam), 1993 ) |
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Bala Et Ses Balladins The Syliphone Years
( Stern's, 2008 ) |
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Balla Diakité Balla Diakité
( Mali K7, 2000 ) |
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Balla Kouyate, Balla Tounkara Malifoly
( Self Produced, 2002 ) |
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Balla Kouyate, World Vision Sababu
( Self Produced, 2007 ) |
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Balla Tounkara D'Jelia
( Self Produced, 2002 ) |
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Balla Tounkara Kora Jazz
( Self Produced, 2005 ) |
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Ballaké Sissoko Deli
Killer, mostly instrumental group. ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2000 ) |
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Ballaké Sissoko, Vincent Segal Chamber Music
( Six Degrees, 2011 ) |
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Ballaké Sissoko Déli
( Indigo, 2000; Harmonia Mundi, 2001 ) |
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Ballaké Sissoko, Toumani Diabaté, Toumani DiabatéBallaké Sissoko, Toumani Diabaté, Toumani Diabaté New Ancient Strings
Sons of the kora masters do their fathers proud. ( Hannibal, 1999; Hannibal, 1999 ) |
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Ballaké Sissoko Tomora
Ballaké Sissoko is neighbor, collaborator, and renowned "second kora" to Toumani Diabaté, considered by most the standard bearer for the art of this 21-string harp, certainly in Mali where they both live. ( Indigo, 2005 ) |
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Bana Chante la Magie du Cap-Vert
( Lusafrica, 1993 ) |
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Bana Ritmos de Cabo Verde
( Movieplay ) |
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Barrister Mr. Fuji
( Barry Black Music, 1998 ) |
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Barrister The Truth
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Barrister Precaution/Canadian Fuji American Version
( Barry Black Music, 1996 ) |
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Barrister New Fuji Garbage
( GlobeStyle, 1995 ) |
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Barry Olsen, Bernard Woma, Valerie Naranjo Zie Mwea (Natural Conditions)
Ancient keyboard music of West Africa ( Mandara Music, 2001 ) |
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Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni Ba Segu Blue
Bassekou Kouyate is one of the most in-demand session musicians in Mali. He is well renowned for his mastery of tradition and especially his innovations. Now it all comes together in an ngoni super group. A brilliant side man takes center stage at las ( out here records, 2005 ) |
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Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni Ba I Speak Fula
( out here records, 2010 ) |
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Baye Kouyate Danama
( Self Produced, 2008 ) |
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Bembeya Jazz Bembeya Jazz National
( Sonodisc ) |
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Bembeya Jazz Bembeya Jazz (Tempo)
( Tempo International, 1962 ) |
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Bembeya Jazz Bembeya
( Marabi Productions, 2002; Modiba/World Village, 2003 ) |
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Bembeya Jazz Sous la Direction de Diaoune Hamidou
( Syliphone, 1963 ) |
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Bembeya Jazz Live-10 Ans de Succès
( Bolibana ) |
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Bembeya Jazz Wa Kele
( Esperance ) |
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Bikutsi Pop The Songs of So' Forest
( Naxos World, 2002 ) |
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Binta Laly Sow Bouloun N'Djouri
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Blakk Rasta Barack Obama
( Independent ) |
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Blitz the Ambassador Native Sun
( Embassy MVMT, 2011 ) |
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Blitz the Ambassador Stereotype
( Embassy MVMT, 2009 ) |
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Bob Carlin, Cheik Hamala Diabate From Mali to America
(Nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007) ( 5-String Productions, 2007 ) |
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Boncana Maiga Jingles Danses
( Melodie ) |
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Boni Gnahoré Pédou
& the Attungblan Chorus ( Melodie; Playasound, 1999 ) |
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Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) The Best of Boubacar Traore
( Wrasse Records, 2003 ) |
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Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Sa Golo
( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1996 ) |
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Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Kongo Magni
( Modiba/World Village, 2005 ) |
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Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Kar Kar
( Stern's Africa, 1992 ) |
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Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Je Chanterai pour Toi
( Marabi Productions, 2002 ) |
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Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Macire
( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1999 ) |
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Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Mariama (Kar-Kar)
( Stern's Africa, 1991 ) |
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Burkina Electric FUTURE RELEASE
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Burkina Electric Rêem Tekré
( AtaTak, 2007 ) |
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Camara Aboubacar Téléphone
( Celluloid ) |
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Camayenne Sofa Attaque, Camayenne Sofa: Volume 2
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 ) |
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Camayenne Sofa La Percée, Camayenne Sofa: Volume 1
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Carlou D Muzikr
( World Village, 2010 ) |
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Cesaria Evora Distino Di Belita
( Lusafrica ) |
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Cesaria Evora São Vicente
( Windham Hill, 2001 ) |
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Cesaria Evora Cesaria Evora Live a l'Olympia
( Melodie, 1996 ) |
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Cesaria Evora Miss Perfumado
( Nonesuch; Lusafrica, 1992 ) |
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Cesaria Evora Radio Mindela
( Lusafrica, 2008 ) |
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Cesaria Evora Mar Azul
( Lusafrica, 1991; Nonesuch, 1999 ) |
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Cesaria Evora Cesaria
( Nonesuch, 1995; Lusafrica, 1995 ) |
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Cesaria Evora Cabo Verde
( Nonesuch, 1997; Lumiar, 1997 ) |
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Cesaria Evora La Diva aux Pieds Nus
( Buda Musique; Lusafrica ) |
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Cesaria Evora Café Atlantico
( Nonesuch, 1999; Lusafrica, 1999 ) |
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Cheb I Sabbah, Cabruêra La Ghriba La Kahena Remixed
( Six Degrees, 2006 ) |
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Cheik Hamala Diabate Ake Doni Doni (Take it Slow)
( Grigri Discs, 2009 ) |
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Cheikh Lô Inedits
Reissue of earlier cassettes. ( Sono Africa, 1999 ) |
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Cheikh Lô Ne La Thiass
( Nonesuch, 1996; World Circuit, 1996 ) |
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Cheikh Lô Bambay Gueej
Cheikl Lô stays on top of Afropop's new wave. ( World Circuit, 1999; Nonesuch, 2000 ) |
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Cheikh Lô Lamp Fall
( World Circuit, 2005; Nonesuch, 2006 ) |
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Cheikh Lô Jamm
( World Circuit, 2010 ) |
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Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe Sound Time
( IndigiDisc, 2001 ) |
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Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe Kedu America
( Xenophile, 1996 ) |
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Claude Gomis Seeds of Baobab
( Ahi Nama Music, 2007; Rum & Humble, 2007 ) |
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Coumba Sidibé Mansa- Coumba Sidibe
( Mali Music, 2001 ) |
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D.J. Mengie Djon miné
( Mali K7, 2001 ) |
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Daara J Xalima
( Declic, 1999 ) |
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Daara J Boomerang
( Wrasse Records, 2003 ) |
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Daby Balde Introducing Daby Balde
( World Music Network, 2005 ) |
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Daby Toure Diam
( Real World, 2004 ) |
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Daby Toure Stereo Spirit
( Real World, 2007 ) |
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Daddy Saj Densay Densay
( Daddy Saj Entertainment, 2008 ) |
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Dawda Jobarteh Northern Light Gambian Night
( Stern's Africa, 2011 ) |
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Diaba Koita Khassonke
( Bolibana ) |
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Dieneba Diakite Mali Stars
( Mali Stars ) |
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Diogal Urban Spirit
( Playasound, 2010 ) |
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Djelimady Tounkara Solon Kôno
( Marabi Productions, 2005 ) |
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Djelimady Tounkara Sigui
[Also see Super Rail Band discography for more of Djelimady.] ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2001 ) |
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Djelimady Tounkara Big String Theory
( GlobeStyle, 1993; Xenophile, 1994 ) |
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Djeneba Diakité, Djeneba DiakitéDjeneba Diakité, Djeneba Diakité Pwiraterie
( Cobalt, 1993; Cobalt, 1993 ) |
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Djeneba Seck The Truth (Tigne)
( Stern's Africa, 2005 ) |
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Djeneba Seck Djourou
( Africando, 2000 ) |
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Djessou Mory Kante Guitare Seche
( Popular African Music (pam), 1997 ) |
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Djigui M'Bolon
( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1999 ) |
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Dobet Gnahoré Ano Neko
( Contre Jour, 2003 ) |
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Donso Donso
( Comet Records, 2010 ) |
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Dr. Sir Warrior, Oriental Brothers Heavy on the Highlife
( Original Music, 1990 ) |
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Dr. Victor Olaiya, E. T. Mensah Highlife Souvenir Vol. 1: Highlife Giants Of Afric
( Polygram ) |
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Dry Yai Ease Di Tension
( Modiba Productions, 2008 ) |
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E. T. Mensah All For You
( RetroAfric, 1990 ) |
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ELO and FOKN Bois The FOKN DunaQuest in Budapest
( Akwaaba, 2011 ) |
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Ebenezer Obey Juju Jubilee
( Shanachie, 1988 ) |
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Ebenezer Obey Solution
( Stern's Africa ) |
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Ebenezer Obey Ju Ju Jubilation
( Hemisphere, 1998; Metro Blue, 1998 ) |
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Ebenezer Obey Get Yer Jujus Out
( Rykodisc, 1989 ) |
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Ebo Taylor Life Stories
( Strut Records, 2011 ) |
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El Hadj N`Diaye Xel
( Modiba/World Village, 2001 ) |
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El Hadji Faye, Etoile de Dakar Lay Suma Lay (Volume 3)
Recorded in 1981 at Studio Sangomar. ( Stern's Africa, 1996 ) |
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Elikeh Adje! Adje!
( Azalea City, 2010 ) |
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Ensemble el Moukhadrami Musiques et Chants Traditionnels de Mauritanie
( Institut du Monde Arabe; Blue Silver ) |
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Eric Agyeman Highlife Safari
( Original Music, 1979; Stern's Africa, 1992 ) |
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Ernesto Djédjé Le Roi de Ziglibithy
( Popular African Music (pam), 2001 ) |
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Etoile de Dakar Once Upon A Time in Senegal - The Birth of Mbalax
1979-1981, Featuring Youssou N'Dour ( Stern's Africa, 2010 ) |
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Etran Finatawa Introducing Etran Finatawa
The success of Tuareg blues/rock group Tinariwen informed the wider world to the influence of musical styles mixing with African desert folk music. Whereas it took Tinariwen over a decade to break into the Western market, Etran Finatawa, "the stars of tr ( World Music Network, 2006 ) |
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Etran Finatawa Desert Crossroads
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Etran Finatawa Tarkat Tajje/Let's Go!
( Riverboat Records, 2010 ) |
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Fallou Dieng African Classics: Fallou Dieng
( Sheer Sound, 2008 ) |
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Famoro Dioubate, Kakande Dununya
( Jumbie Records, 2008 ) |
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Fania Sopi
( Tinder, 2000 ) |
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Fantani Toure N'Tin Naari
( Stern's Africa, 1997 ) |
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Fantcha Criolinha
( Tinder, 1998; Lusafrica, 1998 ) |
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Fantcha Viva Mindelo
( Lusafrica, 2000 ) |
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Farafina Bolomakoté
( Verabra Records, 1989 ) |
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Farafina Faso Denou
( Real World, 1993 ) |
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Farafina Kanou
( Intuition, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Monkey Banana/Excuse O
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Shakara/London Scene
( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Shuffering and Shmiling/No Agreement
( Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Music is the Weapon
The Best of Fela Kuti ( Wrasse Records, 2004 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Confusion/Gentleman
( MCA, 2000 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Opposite People/Sorrow Tears and Blood
( MCA, 2000; Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 ODOO
( Shanachie, 1990 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Beasts of No Nation/O.D.O.O.
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Ikoyi Blindness/Kalakuta Show
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Shuffering and Shmiling/Perambulator
( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000; Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Open & Close/Afrodisiac
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Roforofo Fight/The Fela Singles
( MCA, 2001; Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Egypt 80 Original Sufferhead/ITT
( MCA, 2000; Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Original Sufferhead
( Shanachie, 1991 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Army Arrangement
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Albagon Close
( Wrasse Records, 2007 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Upside Down/Music of Many Colours
( MCA, 2001; Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Underground System
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Everythin Scatter/Noise for Vendor Mouth
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti The Best of the Black President
( Knitting Factory Records , 2009 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 V.I.P/Authority Stealing
( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000; Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Yellow Fever/Na Poi
( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Zombie
( MCA, 2001; Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Fela with Ginger Baker Live!
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Koola Lobitos/The '69 L.A. Sessions
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 The Best Best of Fela Kuti
( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Expensive shit/ He Miss Road
( MCA, 2000 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Stalemate/Fear Not for Man
( MCA, 2000; Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti J.J.D./Unnecessary Begging
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Femi Kuti, Positive Force Fight to Win
( MCA, 2001 ) |
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Femi Kuti, Positive Force Shoki Remixed
( Nuphonic, 2001 ) |
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Femi Kuti, Positive Force Femi Kuti
( Tabu/Motown ) |
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Femi Kuti, Positive Force Live at the Shrine
( Palm Pictures, 2005 ) |
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Femi Kuti, Positive Force Shoki Shoki
( MCA, 2000 ) |
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Femi Kuti Day by Day
( Downtown Records, 2008 ) |
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Ferenc Nemeth, Lionel Loueke, Massimo Biolcati Gilfema + 2
( Obliqsound, 2008 ) |
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Finaçon Funana
( Melodie ) |
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Finaçon Simplicidade
( Melodie ) |
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Fodé Kouyaté Djelia
( Melodie ) |
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Foday Musa Suso, Jack Dejohnette Music From the Hearts of the Masters
( Kindred Rhythm, 2005 ) |
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Foday Musa Suso The Dreamtime
( CMP Records, 1990 ) |
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Fode Baro Donsoke
( Stern's Africa, 1996 ) |
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Francis Bebey Akwaaba: Music for Sanza
( Original Music, 1982 ) |
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Francis Bebey Mbira Dance
( Gravity, 2000 ) |
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Francis Bebey Sourire de Lune
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Francis Bebey Nandolo/ With Love: Francis Bebey, Works: 1963-199
( Original Music, 1995 ) |
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Francis Bebey Dibiye
( Pee Wee, 1998 ) |
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Fula Flute Fula Flute
( Blue Monster Records, 2002 ) |
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Gangbé Brass Band Assiko
( Contre Jour, 2008 ) |
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Gangbé Brass Band Togbé
( Contre Jour, 2001 ) |
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Geraldo Pino Heavy Heavy Heavy
( RetroAfric, 2005 ) |
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Gnaore Jimi Les Best de Gnaore Djimi
( EMI Records Ltd. ) |
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Gokh-Bi System Voice of the Jeli
( AMU Music, 2008 ) |
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Group Doueh Zayna Jumma
( Sublime Frequencies , 2011 ) |
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Guillermo "El Brusco" Chavés, Marc Loopuyt El Suspiro del Moro
( AUVIDIS, 1993 ) |
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Habib Koité Fôly! Live Around the World
( Modiba/World Village, 2003; Contre Jour, 2003 ) |
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Habib Koité, Bamada Afriki
The eleven pieces here are the work of a meticulous, maturing songwriter. They make a sharp contrast with the high energy stage performances captured on Foly. ( Cumbancha, 2007 ) |
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Habib Koité, Bamada Muso Ko
( Contre Jour, 1995; Alula Records, 1999; Modiba/World Village, 2001 ) |
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Habib Koité Ma Ya
( Putumayo, 1999 ) |
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Habib Koité Baro
( Putumayo, 2001 ) |
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Hank Jones, Mandinkas Sarala
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Harouna Goge Niger-Dendi Music
( Ocora Radio France, 1999 ) |
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Haruna Ishola, Apala Group Apala Messenger
( IndigiDisc, 2001 ) |
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Haruna Ishola Ninu Ese Meji
( Self Produced ) |
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Heritage O.P. When I Start to Play
( Heritage O.P. Inc., 2003 ) |
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I.K. Dairo, Blue Spots Ashiko
( Xenophile, 1994 ) |
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I.K. Dairo, Blue Spots Juju Master
( Original Music, 1990 ) |
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I.K. Dairo, Blue Spots Definitive Dairo
( Xenophile, 1996 ) |
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I.K. Dairo, Blue Spots I Remember
( Music of the World, 1991 ) |
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Ibrahim Hamma Dicko Mali Stars 2
( Melodie ) |
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Ibrahim Hamma Dicko Gao
( Cobalt, 1995 ) |
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Ibro Diabaté Allah Nana
( Sonodisc ) |
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Ifang Bondi Gis Gis
( World Roots Connection, 1998 ) |
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Ifang Bondi Live (Ifang Bondi)
( Zimbraz, 2001 ) |
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Ildo Lobo Incondiciuonal
( Lusafrica, 2004 ) |
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Ismaila Oussou Njie Best of Faateleku
( Anonym Records, 2000 ) |
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Isnebo Divine
( Label Bleu, 2002 ) |
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Issa Bagayogo African Travels
( Six Degrees, 2001 ) |
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Issa Bagayogo Sya
( Cobalt, 1999 ) |
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Issa Bagayogo Issa Bagayogo
( Mali K7, 2001 ) |
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Issa Bagayogo Tassoumakan
( Triloka, 2004 ) |
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Issa Bagayogo Timbuktu
( Six Degrees, 2002 ) |
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Jayme Stone, Mansa Sissoko Africa to Appalachia
( Self Produced, 2008 ) |
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Joep Pelt, Lobi Traoré I Yougoba
( Diesel Motor Records, 2008 ) |
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John Arcadius Agada
( Self Produced ) |
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Juldeh Camara, Justin Adams Soul Science
British guitarist Justin Adams and Fula griot Juldeh Camara with his horse hair fiddle deliver a fiery take on African blues. ( Modiba/World Village, 2008 ) |
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Julia Sarr, Patrice Larose Set Luna
A singer from and a guitarist from join forces for a free-spirited collaboration that has less to do with traditions and nationalities than with musical personalities. ( No Format, 2005 ) |
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Julien Jacob Cotonou
( Wrasse Records, 2005 ) |
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Juluka African Litany
( H.R. Music B.V., 1982; Rhythm Safari, 1991 ) |
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Justin Adams, Kasse Mady, Kasse MadyJustin Adams, Kasse Mady, Kasse Mady Fode
( Stern's Africa, 1989; Stern's Africa, 1994 ) |
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Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara Tell No Lies
( Real World, 2009 ) |
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Kaira Ben Singa
( Stern's Africa, 1996 ) |
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Kakaroko Kakaroko
( Sound of World ) |
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Kandia Kouyaté Kita Kan
( Stern's Africa, 1999 ) |
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Kandia Kouyaté Biriko
( Stern's Africa, 2002 ) |
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Kasse Mady Koulandjan Kela
( Melodie, 1990 ) |
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Kasse Mady National Badema
( Sonodisc, 1999 ) |
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Kasse Mady Kela Tradition
( Stern's Africa, 1990 ) |
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Kasse Mady Kassi Kasse
( Corason, 2002; Narada World, 2003 ) |
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Keba Bobo Cissoko Dougougna Boukalon
( Blue Monster Records, 2003 ) |
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Keketigui Diabate Sandiya
( Contre Jour, 2004 ) |
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Keletigui Traore Orchestre de la Paillote: Volume 1
( Syliphone, 1960; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Kerfala Kanté L'Oiseau de Sankara
( Sonodisc ) |
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Khaira Arby Ya Rassoul
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Khaira Arby Timbuktu Tarab
( Clermont Music, 2010 ) |
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King Bruce Golden Highlife Classics
( RetroAfric, 1996 ) |
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King Onyina King Onyina's Guitar Highlife
( Popular African Music (pam), 1999 ) |
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King Sunny Adé The Good Shepherd & The Child
(Classics Volume 3) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Gems from the Classic Years (1967-1974)
( Shanachie, 2007 ) |
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King Sunny Adé, King Sunny AdéKing Sunny Adé, King Sunny Adé The Best of the Classic Years
( Shanachie, 2003; Shanachie, 2003 ) |
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King Sunny Adé The Return of the Juju King
( Mesa ) |
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King Sunny Adé Juju Music
( Island, 1982 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Merciful God & Baba Moke Pe O
(Classics Volume 6) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Mo Ti Mo & Destiny
(Classics Volume 4) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Let Them Say & Edide
(Classics Volume 1) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Odu
( Mesa, 1998 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Synchro Series
( IndigiDisc, 2003 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Surprise & Conscience
( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Seven Degrees North
( Mesa, 2000 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Ekilo Fomo Ode & The Way Forward
(Classics Volume 2) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 ) |
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King Sunny Adé E Dide/Get Up
( Mesa, 1998 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Synchro System
( Island, 1983 ) |
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King Sunny Adé Baba Mo Tunde
: Songs of Spirituality, Hope and Redemption ( Mesa, Blue Moon, 2010 ) |
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King Waslu Ayinde Marshal Talazo Fuji Music Party!
( WOMAD Select, 1997 ) |
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Ko Nimo Osabarima
( Adasa Records ) |
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Kollington Ijo Yo Yo
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Kollington Oro Idibo Nigeria 1983
( Olumo Records Limited, 1983 ) |
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Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng Afrijazz
( Innova, 2003 ) |
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Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng Awakening
( Yikes, Inc, 1998 ) |
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Kwam 1 Global Tour Volume 1
( New Genesis Promotions, Inc., 1999 ) |
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Lama Sidibe Falaama
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Lamine Toure and Group Saloum Cosaan
( Nomadic Wax, 2010 ) |
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Lapiro de Mbanga Ndinga Man Contre-Attaque: Na Wou Go Pay?
( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1992 ) |
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Le Zagazougou Zagazougou Coup
( Piranha, 1993 ) |
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Lekan Animashaun, Tunde Williams, Africa 70 Mr. Big Mouth/Low Profile
( Honest Jon's Records, 2004 ) |
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Les Amazones de Guinée Wamato
The all-women, all-militia Amazones of Guinea are back after 25 years, with a surprisingly strong second act. ( Stern's, 2008 ) |
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Les Ambassadeurs Salif Keita, Kante Manfila et Les Ambassadeurs Int
( Syliphone; Celluloid, 1981 ) |
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Les Ambassadeurs Les Ambassadeurs Internationales
( Rounder Records, 1992 ) |
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Les Escrocs Kokadjè
( Mali K7 ) |
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Les Nubians One Step Foward
( Virgin France, 2003 ) |
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Les Soeurs Diabaté Donkili Diarabi (guineal lovesongs)
( Popular African Music (pam), 2002 ) |
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Les Têtes Brulées Hot Heads
|
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Lionel Loueke Mwaliko
( Blue Note, 2010 ) |
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Lobi Traoré Bamako
( Buda Musique, 1994; Cobalt, 1994 ) |
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Lobi Traoré Bwati Kono "In the Club"
Raw Electric Blues from Bamako ( Kanaga System Krush , 2010 ) |
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Lobi Traoré Bwati Kono "In the Club"
( Kanaga System Krush , 2010 ) |
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Lobi Traoré, Lobi TraoréLobi Traoré, Lobi Traoré Duga
( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1998; Cobalt, Mali K7, 1999 ) |
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Lobi Traoré Rainy Season Blues
( Glitterhouse Records, 2010 ) |
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Lobi Traoré Mali Blue
( Modiba/World Village, 2004 ) |
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Lokua Kanza Lokua Kanza: Toyebi Té
( Universal, 2001; Delabel, 2001 ) |
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Lura In Love
( Lusafrica, 2002 ) |
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Lura M'bem di Fora
The most exciting Cape Verdean singer to hit the scene since Cesaria Evora, Lura does not disappoint on her second international release. If anything, the blend of animated funana, batuku, mazurka and morna is more nuanced and polished than on her superb ( Times Square Records, 2006 ) |
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Lura Di Korpu Ku Alma
( Escondida, 2005 ) |
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Lura Nha Vida
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Lágbájá ME
( Motherland Music, 2000 ) |
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Lágbájá C'est un African Thing
( Motherland Music, 1996 ) |
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Lágbájá WE
( Motherland Music, 2000 ) |
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Lágbájá WebeforeMe
( IndigiDisc, 2001 ) |
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Lágbájá Abami (A Tribute to Fela)
( Motherland Music, 2000 ) |
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Maciré Sylla Maya Irafama
( Trace, 2000 ) |
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Mady Keita Traditional Djembe Music
From the Bamana and Manding Peoples ( Kanaga System Krush , 2005 ) |
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Mah Damba Djelimousso
(Mali: La Voix du Mandingue) ( Musique du Monde; Universal ) |
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Mai Lingani And the Tangare (Demo 2010)
( Self Produced, 2010 ) |
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Majek Fashek The Best of Majek Fashek
( Flame Tree ) |
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Majek Fashek Spirit of Love
( Interscope ) |
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Malouma Dunya
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Mama Sissoko Soleil de Minuit
( Tinder, 2001 ) |
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Mamadou Diabaté Behmanka
Behmanka is among the most beautiful and technically awesome kora recordings ever made. From its stately opener "Touma," which revisits the title track from Mamadou's ensemble debut album, to the lashing, 12/8 lope of the exhilarating closer, "Djimba ( Modiba/World Village, 2005 ) |
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Mamadou Diabaté Douga Mansa
( Modiba/World Village, 2008 ) |
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Mamadou Diabaté Tunga
( Alula Records, 2000 ) |
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Mamadou Diabaté Courage
( World Village, 2011 ) |
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Mamadou Doumbia, Mandinkas Yafa
( JVC, 1997 ) |
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Mamoutou Mangala Camara Mali: Chants et Musiques de Griots
( Air Mail Music, 2000 ) |
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Manecas Costa, Manecas Costa Paraiso Di Gumbe
( Wrasse Records; Wrasse Records, 2003 ) |
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Manou Gallo Dida
( Exil, 2003 ) |
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Mansour Seck N'Der Fouta Tooro, Volume 2
( Stern's Africa, 1995 ) |
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Mansour Seck Yelayo
( Stern's Africa, 1997 ) |
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Mansour Seck N'Der Fouta Tooro, Volume 1
( Stern's Africa, 1994 ) |
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Manu Dibango Choc 'N Soul
( Frérmeaux & Associes, 2010 ) |
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Manu Dibango African Woodoo
( Frérmeaux & Associes, 2010 ) |
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Marc Vella Continents
( Label Bleu, 1992 ) |
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Margareth Menezes, Maravillas de Mali Maravillas de Mali
( Melodie ) |
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Meiway Extraterrestre
( Lusafrica, 1999 ) |
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Miriam Makeba The Guinea Years
( Syliphone, 1975; Stern's Africa, 2001 ) |
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Mohammed Alidu, The Bizung Family Land of Fire
( Black Eye Watching, 2010 ) |
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Momo Wandel Soumah Afro Swing
( Fonti Musicali, 1999 ) |
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Monomono Give the Beggar a Chance
( Sound Way, 2011 ) |
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Morikeba Kouyate Music of Senegal
( Crossroads Records, 1997 ) |
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Mory Kante, Rail Band Le Rail Band, feat. Mory Kante
Now from the archives of Senegalese producer Ibrahima Sylla, and his Syllart label, comes a welcome set of "Classic Titles" releases, including this gem. This wild and quirky set of seven, mostly very long, tracks brings Djelimady's recollections to life ( Sheer Sound, 2007 ) |
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Mory Kanté Akwaba Beach
( Barclay ) |
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Mory Kanté N'Diarabi
( Celluloid ) |
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Mory Kanté 10 Cola Nuts
( Barclay ) |
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Mory Kanté Sabou
( Riverboat Records; World Music Network, 2004 ) |
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Mory Kanté Touma
( Mango, 1990; Barclay, 1990 ) |
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Musa Dieng Kala Shakawtu-Faith
( Shanachie, 1996 ) |
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Nabintou Diakité Ma Ouleni
( Samassa Records NYC, 2005 ) |
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Nahawa Doumbia La Grande Cantatrice Malienne, Vol 3
( Awesome Tapes from Africa, 2011 ) |
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Nahawa Doumbia Nyama Toutou
( Stern's Africa, 1990 ) |
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Nahawa Doumbia Yankaw
( Cobalt, 1997 ) |
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Nahawa Doumbia, Nahawa DoumbiaNahawa Doumbia, Nahawa Doumbia Yaala
( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1999; Cobalt, 2000 ) |
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Nahawa Doumbia Mangoni
( Stern's Africa, 1993 ) |
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Nder, Setsima Group Nder et le Setsima Group
( Disques Nuits D'Afrique, 2000 ) |
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Nder, Le Setsima Takussaan a Dakar
( Africa Fete Diffusion, 2002 ) |
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Neba Solo Neba Solo (CAN 2002)
( Mali K7, 2003 ) |
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Neba Solo Neba Solo
( Mali K7, 2002 ) |
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Neba Solo Kene Balafons
(First released as Kenedougou Foly) ( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1998; Cobalt, Mali K7, 2000 ) |
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Nuru Kane Sigil
While there are many interesting cross-cultural fusions occurring around the planet, one of the most unique, and sonically pleasing, arrives from Senegal. Attending to a lifelong love of Malian blues music, a trip to Morocco forever changed Nuru Kane's a ( World Music Network, 2006; Riverboat Records, 2006 ) |
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Obo Addy Wonche Bi
( Alula Records ) |
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Oheneba Kissi ABC of Love
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Oliver N'Goma Seva
( Lusafrica, 2001 ) |
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Omar Ka, Fula Band Mbaaranaabe/Nomad
Great new Fulani pop from Senegal. ( Self Produced, 2000 ) |
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Omar Ka Soruuna
( Ka, 2004 ) |
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Orchestra Baobab UNTITLED
( World Circuit, 2002 ) |
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Orchestra Baobab Pirates Choice
( World Circuit, 2001 ) |
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Orchestra Baobab Bamba
( Stern's Africa, 1993 ) |
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Orchestra Baobab Roots and Fruit
( Popular African Music (pam), 1999 ) |
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Orchestra Baobab Baobob-N'Wolof
( Dakar Sound, 1998 ) |
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Orchestra Baobab Made in Dakar
Orchestra Baobab's second studio release since their 2001 reunion revisits their past with vividness and maturity. ( World Circuit, 2008 ) |
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Orchestra Baobab, Orchestra BaobabOrchestra Baobab, Orchestra Baobab Specialists in All Styles
( World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2002; World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2002 ) |
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Orchestra Baobab On Verra Ca
( World Circuit, 1992 ) |
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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Contonou Echos Hypnotiques
: From the vaults of Albarika Store 1969-1979 ( Analog Africa, 2010 ) |
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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Contonou Cotonou Club
( Strut Records, 2011 ) |
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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Contonou The Vodoun Effect 1972-1975
( Analog Africa, 2009 ) |
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Os Tubaroes Portons D'Nós Ilha
( Lusafrica ) |
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Oumou Dioubaté Lancey
( Stern's Africa, 1993 ) |
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Oumou Dioubaté Wambara
( Stern's Africa, 1999 ) |
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Oumou Sangaré Oumou
( Nonesuch Rec., 2004 ) |
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Oumou Sangaré Worotan
( Nonesuch; World Circuit, 1996 ) |
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Oumou Sangaré Ko Sira
( Nonesuch; World Circuit, 1993 ) |
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Oumou Sangaré Laban
( NONE ) |
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Oumou Sangaré Seya
( Nonesuch, 2009 ) |
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Oumou Sangaré Moussoulou
( Nonesuch; World Circuit, 1991 ) |
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Papa Noel Bana Congo
( Tumi, 2001 ) |
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Papa Susso Tradition Kora Music from Gambia
( Respite Records, 2002 ) |
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Papa Susso Kayes Jali Naana
: Featuring Adjaratou Tapa Demba (Sissoko) ( Life in Rhythm Media, 2008 ) |
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Pape & Cheikh Mariama (Pape & Cheikh)
( Real World, 2002 ) |
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Prince Diabate Djerelon
A veteran musician of Guinea--master of kora and kamele ngoni, and a fine vocalist to boot--Prince Diabaté returns to Guinea for a rich, intimate studio session. ( Self Produced, 2006 ) |
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Prince Nico Aki Special
( Rounder Records ) |
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Rachelle Garniez, Rhythms of Mali Drums of Mali
( S.O.A.S., 1995 ) |
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Rail Band Dioba: Rail Band 3
( Stern's Africa, 2009 ) |
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Rail Band Mansa
( Stern's, 2008 ) |
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Rail Band Rail Band 1, Soundiata
(Featuring Salif Keita & Mory Kante) ( Stern's Africa, 2007 ) |
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Ramata Diakité Maba
( Angular Banjo Records, 2003 ) |
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Ramata Diakité Na
( Cobalt, 1999 ) |
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Ramblers, Tempos, Uhuru African Music: the Glory Years
( Original Music, 1990 ) |
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Richard Bona Scenes From My Life
( Columbia, 1999 ) |
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Richard Bona Bona Makes You Sweat
( Decca, 2008 ) |
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Richard Bona Reverence
( Columbia, 2001 ) |
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Roadmaster and Agyemang The Old Highlife
( Art Hurts Records, 2001 ) |
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Rocky Dawuni Hymns for the Rebel Soul
( Aquarian Records, 2010 ) |
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Rokia Traoré Bowmboï
( Indigo, 2003; Nonesuch, 2004 ) |
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Rokia Traoré Tchamantché
( Nonesuch, 2009 ) |
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Roswell Rudd, Toumani Diabaté MALIcool
( Soundscape, 2003 ) |
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S. E. Rogie Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana
( Real World, 1994 ) |
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S. E. Rogie The Palm Wine Sounds of S.E. Rogie
( Workers Playtime, 1989 ) |
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S. E. Rogie Sekou Kouyate
( Melodie ) |
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S. E. Rogie High-Life and Other Popular Music
High Life and Other Popular Music in West Africa, 1969, Played by Saka Acquaye and His African Ensemble ( Nonesuch, 1969 ) |
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S. E. Rogie Palm Wine Guitar Music
( Cooking Vinyl, 1988 ) |
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S. E. Rogie Palm Wine Guitar Music: The 60s Sound
( Cooking Vinyl, 1988 ) |
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Saaba Koudougou
( Daqui, 2000 ) |
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Sali Sidibé From Timbuktu to Gao
( Shanachie, 1993 ) |
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Sali Sidibé Wassoulou Foli
( Stern's Africa, 1993 ) |
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Salieu Susso Griot
( Lyrichord ) |
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Salif Keita Moffou
( Universal, 2002 ) |
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Salif Keita M'Bemba
Based on his catalogue, listeners scarcely know what to expect from Mali's moody superstar. Will he be rocking out with Vernon Reid, covering French pop songs, trying out a new band, going acoustic? ( Decca, 2006 ) |
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Salif Keita La Différence
( Universal France S.A., 2010 ) |
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Salif Keita, Les Ambassadeurs Seydou Bathily
( Sonodisc, 1997 ) |
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Salif Keita Soro
( Island, Mango, 1987 ) |
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Salif Keita Amen
( Island, Mango, 1991 ) |
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Salif Keita Remixes from Moffou
( Decca, 2004 ) |
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Salif Keita Ko-Yan
( Island, 1989 ) |
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Salif Keita The Mansa of Mali... A Retrospective
( Mango, 1994 ) |
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Salif Keita Folon...The Past
( Mango, 1995 ) |
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Sally Nyolo Béti
( Lusafrica, 2000 ) |
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Sanougue Kouyate Balendala Djibe
( Island, Mango, 1991 ) |
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Sara Tavares Balancê
Tavares relates her sound to the many Africans that have been globally dispersed and dispensed over the last few hundred years, be it by slavery, soul seeking or sonic exploration. ( Times Square Records, 2006 ) |
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Segun Adewale OjoJe
( Rounder Records ) |
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Segun Adewale Yo Pop
( Stern's Africa ) |
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Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Défi & Continuité
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate Samba Gaye
( CNR Music, 1997 ) |
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Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Hommage à Demba Camara
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 ) |
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Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Jardin de Guinee
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Authenticite 73: Parade Africaine
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate Diamond Fingers
( Dakar Sound, 1995 ) |
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Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate Guitar Fo
( Discorama, 2004 ) |
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Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Regard sur le Passé
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 ) |
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Seprewa Kasa Seprewa Kasa
( World Music Network; Riverboat Records, 2008 ) |
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Seun Kuti, Egypt 80 From Africa with Fury: Rise
( Knitting Factory Records , 2011 ) |
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Seun Kuti, Egypt 80 Seun Kuti + Fela's Egypt 80
Fela's youngest son debuts with his father's band. What's not to like? ( Mr. Bongo Recordings, 2008 ) |
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Seydou Traore Best of Traore Seydou
( Assirou Saibou ) |
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Seydu Freetown
( Intuition, 1999 ) |
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Shasha Marley Lost and Found
( Self Produced, 2007 ) |
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Sidi Touré hoga
( Stern's, 1996 ) |
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Sidi Touré Sahel Folk
( Thrill Jockey, 2011 ) |
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Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Living Like A Refugee
The Refugee All Stars owes its international career to a documentary film. In 2002, Americans Zach Niles and Banker White were moving through the refugee camps of Guinea looking for musicians to help them dramatize the plight of Liberians and Sierra Leon ( Anti- Records, 2006 ) |
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Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Rise and Shine
( Cumbancha, 2010 ) |
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Simentera Cabo Verde en Serenata
( Piranha, 2000 ) |
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Sir Shina Peters Shinamania
( Sony; Flame Tree ) |
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Sir Shina Peters Afro-Juju 1
( Sony ) |
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Sir Shina Peters Experience
( Sony; Flame Tree ) |
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Smilin' Osei Wayo Tactics
( Dakar Sound, 2005 ) |
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Smilin' Osei Smilin'- Alarm Blo: Innovation of Highlife
( Dakar Sound, 2001; RoadRunner Arcade Music Holland, 2001 ) |
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Smilin' Osei Alarm Blo
( Dakar Sound, 2001 ) |
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Songhai Songhai
( Hannibal, 1988 ) |
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Sonny Okosun Liberation
( Shanachie ) |
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Sonny Okosun Fire In Soweto
( Oti ) |
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Sorry Bamba, Kenaga Orchestra of Mopti, Regional Orchestra of Mopti Sorry Bamba: Volume One 1970-1979
( Thrill Jockey, 2011 ) |
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Sorry Bamba Sorry Bamba: Volume One 1970-1979
( Thrill Jockey, 2011 ) |
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Sory Kandia Kouyaté L'Épopée du Mandingue
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 ) |
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Sory Kandia Kouyaté Grand Prix du Disque 1970
( Syliphone, 1970; Syllart, 1998 ) |
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Sory Kandia Kouyaté Tour d'Afrique de la Chanson
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 ) |
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Super Biton Super Biton, Belle Époque
( Sono, 1999 ) |
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Super Onze Super Onze
( Two Speakers Rec, 2010 ) |
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Super Rail Band New Dimensions in Rail Culture
( GlobeStyle, 1982 ) |
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Super Rail Band Kongo Sigui
( Indigo, 2003 ) |
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Super Rail Band Rail Band: Mory Kante & Salif Keita
( Sono Africa, 1999 ) |
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Super Rail Band Super Rail Band
( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1992 ) |
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Super Sweet Talks The Lord's Prayer
( Stern's Africa, 1995 ) |
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Sékouba Bambino Diabaté, Sékouba Bambino Diabaté Sinikan
( Blue Jackel Entertainment Inc., 2002; Blue Jackel Entertainment Inc., 2002 ) |
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Sékouba Bambino Diabaté Kassa
( Stern's Africa, 1997 ) |
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Sékouba Bambino Diabaté Electric and Acoustic Mali
( Hemisphere, 1994 ) |
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Sékouba Bambino Diabaté Le Destin
( Popular African Music (pam) ) |
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Taj Mahal, Toumani Diabaté Kulanjan
Ground-breaking Mali/America roots session. ( Hannibal, 1999 ) |
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Tama Espace
( Real World, 2002 ) |
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Tama Nostalgie
( Real World, 1999 ) |
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Tamikrest Adagh
( Glitterhouse Records, 2010 ) |
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Tartit Amazagh
( Fonti Musicali, 1997 ) |
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Tartit Amazagh
( Fonti Musicali, 1997 ) |
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Tartit Abacabok
Tartit is probably the world's best known Tuareg roots group. More folkloric than their rocking brethren in the group Tinariwen, these five women and four men from the Timbuktu area work mostly with traditional instruments. ( Crammed Discs, 2006 ) |
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Tartit Ichichila
( Network, 2000 ) |
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Tata Bamba Kouyaté Jatigui
( GlobeStyle, 1985 ) |
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Tcheka Nu Monda
The latest talent to emerge from the Cape Verdean archipelago adds new power and sophistication to an alluring national genre, and also to the ever growing ranks of acoustic Afropop. ( Lusafrica, 2006; Times Square Records, 2007 ) |
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Terakaft Bismilla, The Bamako Sessions
( Tapsit, 2007 ) |
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The Bari Ensemble The Bari Ensemble
Traditional Bamana Music From the Segou Region of Mali ( Kanaga System Krush , 2005 ) |
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The LA Drivers Union Por Por Group Klebo: Horn Honk Music from Ghana
( Voxlox 109, 2009 ) |
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The Lijadu Sisters
( Knitting Factory Records , 2011 ) |
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The Master Musicians of Jajouka The Master Musicians of Jajouka
( Axiom, 1992 ) |
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Thione Seck Chauffer Bi
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Thione Seck, Raam Daan Live: XV Anniversary
( Djoniba Productions, 2001 ) |
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Thione Seck Daaly
( Stern's Africa, 1997 ) |
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Thione Seck Orientissimo
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Thione Seck Orientation
( Stern's Africa, 2005 ) |
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Tic-Tac Most Wanted
( Self Produced, 2006 ) |
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Tidawt Amawal
( Tabata Tour/Virgin France, (fut ) |
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Tinariwen Tassili
( Anti- Records, 2011 ) |
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Tinariwen Aman Iman
( Independiente, 2007 ) |
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Tinariwen, Tinariwen The Radio Tisdas Sessions
( Wayward Records, 2000; Wayward Records, 2000; Modiba/World Village, 2002; Modiba/World Village, 2002 ) |
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Tinariwen Imidiwan: Companions
( World Village, 2009 ) |
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Tinariwen Amassakoul
( Modiba/World Village, 2004 ) |
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Tinariwen Aman Iman: Water is Life
The kings and queens of desert folk rock have produced their most satisfying and fully realized recording to date. This is Tinariwen's third CD since their 2001 international debut, but the group's history goes back into the mysterious world of Touareg ( Modiba/World Village, 2007 ) |
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Toby Foyeh Lagos - Ilu Eko
( Kameleon, 2006 ) |
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Tony Allen Lagos No Shaking
The reinvention of this former Afrika 70 musical director has taken numerous directions. Tony Allen remains one of the most trusted and respected names in drumming, with roots in American jazz in 1964, African highlife a few years later and, eventually, t ( Honest Jon's Records, 2006 ) |
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Tony Allen Secret Agent
( World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2010 ) |
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Tony Allen Home Cooking
( Narada World, 2993 ) |
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Toumani Diabaté The Mande Variations
A hypnotic, solo masterpiece from the world's most adventurous kora player. ( World Circuit, 2008 ) |
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Toumani Diabaté Kaira
( Hannibal, 1988 ) |
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Toumani Diabaté, Symmetric Orchestra Boulevard de L'Independence
Africa's top kora player rolls out his long-nurtured mega-band in an expansive, dizzying set. Fifty-three musicians contributed to this set of 9 tracks, a musical banquet! ( World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2006 ) |
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Toumast Ishumar
Tight, flowing arrangements, and pop aesthetics don't spoil the roots in this new entry to the ranks of Toureg folk rock from the Sahara Desert. ( EMI Records Ltd., 2007; Real World, 2008 ) |
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Toumast Amachal
( Green United Music, 2009 ) |
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Tshala Muana Malu
( JPS, 2003 ) |
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Tshala Muana
( JPS, 2003 ) |
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Various artists The Time of Bells
: Musical Bells of Accra, Ghana ( Voxlox, 2005 ) |
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Various artists Africa Funk
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Various artists The Spirit Of Cape Verde
( Lusafrica; Tinder ) |
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Various artists Yoruba Street Percussion
( Original Music, 1992 ) |
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Various artists Rhythms of Life, Songs of Wisdom
: Akan Music from Ghana, West Africa ( Smithsonian Folkways, 1996 ) |
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Various artists The Wassoulou Sound: Women of Mali
( Stern's Africa, 1991 ) |
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Various artists Assalam Aleikoum Africa, Vol. 1
( Antilles, 1/1/ ) |
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Various artists The Spirit and Soul of Cabo Verde
( Lusafrica, 2007 ) |
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Various artists Discoteque 74
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Various artists 40eme Anniversaire Syliphone Guinee Vol. 2
( Syllart; Editions Syliphone ) |
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Various artists Mali
( I.R.S. Records, 1993 ) |
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Various artists The Rough Guide to Mali
( World Music Network, 2008 ) |
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Various artists The Rough Guide to the Sahara
( World Music Network, 2005 ) |
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Various artists Africa: Dance Rhythms from Algeria to Zimbabwe
( World Music Network, 2001 ) |
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Various artists Discoteque 70
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Various artists The Wassoulou Sound: Women of Mali, Volume 2
( Stern's Africa, 1994 ) |
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Various artists The World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia
in 1970s Nigeria |
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Various artists Legends of Benin
( Analog Africa, 2009 ) |
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Various artists Musiques de Mali: Banzoumana
( Syllart, 1994 ) |
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Various artists Badenya
--Manden Jaliya in New York City ( Smithsonian Folkways, 2002 ) |
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Various artists Music of the Fulani
( AUVIDIS/UNESCO, 1975 ) |
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Various artists Discoteque 76
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Les Nyamakal Du Fouta Djallon
( Musique du Monde ) |
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Various artists Palop Africa!
( Earthworks; Stern's Africa, 2001 ) |
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Various artists Juju Roots
( Rounder Records ) |
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Various artists Red Hot + Riot
( MCA, 2002 ) |
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Various artists In Griot Time: String Music from Mali
( Stern's Africa, 2000 ) |
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Various artists Mandekalou
: The Art and Soul of the Mande Griots ( Syllart, 2004 ) |
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Various artists Discoteque 75
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Desert Blues 2
( Network, 2003 ) |
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Various artists Musiques Du Mali 2
( Melodie, 1995 ) |
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Various artists Miliki Music: Safety Sounds of 60s Lagos
( Mulatta, 2008 ) |
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Various artists Vintage Palmwine
( Otrabanda, 2003 ) |
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Various artists Rough Guide to Highlife
( World Music Network, 2003 ) |
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Various artists Giving Voice to Hope
: Music of Liberian Refugees ( University of Alberta, 2009 ) |
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Various artists The Arthur S. Alberts Collection: More Tribal, Fol
( Rykodisc, 1998 ) |
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Various artists Electric Highlife
( Naxos World, 2002 ) |
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Various artists African Scream Contest
: Raw and Psychedelic Afro Sounds from Benin & Togo 70s ( Analog Africa, 2008 ) |
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Various artists Festival in the Desert
( Modiba/World Village, 2003 ) |
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Various artists Lobi Country Funeral Xylophone
( Ocora Radio France, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Cabo Verde Instrumental
( Lusafrica, 2007 ) |
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Various artists Afro Latino
( Imperio ) |
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Various artists Discoteque 71
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Bokoor Beats
This piquant selection of highlife, afrobeat, and afro-rock from the 70s and early 80s in Ghana puts a personal spin on the history and lore of the legendary Bokoor Recording Studio. ( Otrabanda, 2007 ) |
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Various artists Many Lessons: Hiphop * Islam * West Africa
(Bantu, Docta, Sistar Fa & More) ( Piranha, 2008 ) |
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Various artists Stop Excision!!
( Canadian Center for International Studies and Coop, 2001 ) |
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Various artists African Underground Vol. 1: Hip Hop Senegal
( Nomadic Wax, 2004 ) |
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Various artists Gabon: Musiques des Pygmees Bibayak
( Ocora Radio France, 1989 ) |
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Various artists Rough Guide to the Music of Cape Verde
( World Music Network, 2001 ) |
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Various artists Fela! Original Broadway Cast Recording
( Knitting Factory Records , 2010 ) |
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Various artists Salsa Africa
( Candela, 2000 ) |
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Various artists 1975-1995 Independencia!
( Radio France International; Lusafrica; Tinder, 1996 ) |
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Various artists Jali Kunda: Griots of West Africa & Beyond
( Ellipsis Arts, 1996 ) |
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Various artists Mondo Africa
( Mondo Melodia, 2001 ) |
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Various artists Ancient Strings
( Buda Musique, 1970 ) |
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Various artists Makossa Connection: The Best of, Vol. 1
( Sonodisc, 1993 ) |
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Various artists The Music in My Head - Volume 2
( Stern's, 2002 ) |
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Various artists African Salsa
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Various artists Discoteque 73
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Guinee: Les Peuls du Wassolon
( Ocora Radio France, 1987 ) |
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Various artists 40eme Anniversaire Syliphone Guinee Vol. 1
( Syllart; Editions Syliphone ) |
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Various artists Discoteque 72
( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Divas of Mali
( Shanachie, 1996; Network Medien, 1997 ) |
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Various artists Women of Mali
( Stern's Africa ) |
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Various artists The Highlife Allstars: Sankofa
( Network, 2001 ) |
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Vieux Diop Afrika Wassa
( Triloka, 2000 ) |
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Vieux Farka Touré Live (Vieux Farka Toure)
( Six Degrees, 2010 ) |
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Vieux Farka Touré The Secret
( Six Degrees, 2011 ) |
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Vieux Farka Touré Vieux Farka Touré
Vieux Farka Touré's debut CD echos the famously bluesy strains of northern Malian traditions, as well as the melodious elegance of Mande and other Malian ethnic styles. ( Modiba/World Village, 2007 ) |
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Vieux Farka Touré Fondo
( Six Degrees, 2009 ) |
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Vieux Farka Touré, Vieux Farka Touré, Vieux Farka TouréVieux Farka Touré, Vieux Farka Touré, Vieux Farka TouréVieux Farka Touré, Vieux Farka Touré, Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako
( Modiba Productions, 2007; Modiba Productions, 2007; Modiba Productions, 2007 ) |
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Warrior, Warrior & His Oriental Brothers International Sir Warrior and His Oriental Brothers Internationa
( Oti, 1/1/ ) |
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Yé Lassina Coulibaly, Yan Kadi Faso Burkina Faso-Mali: Music of Today
( Musique du Monde, 2000 ) |
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Yé Lassina Coulibaly, Yan Kadi Faso Bamanakan
( Buda Musique, 2004 ) |
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Yayi Kanoute Fin Do
( Melodie ) |
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Yoro and Yoon Wi Begg Dem
( Ethno World Music, 2005 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Djamil: Inedits 84, 85
( Celluloid, 1985 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour Senegal
( Network Medien, 1995 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour I Bring What I Love
( Nonesuch, 2010 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Lii!
( Jololi, 1996 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour Ba Tay
( Jololi, 2002 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Le Grand Bal: Vol. 1 & 2
( Jololi, 2000 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour Nothing's In Vain (Coono du Réér)
( Nonesuch, 2002 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Eyes Open
( Columbia, 1992 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Immigrés
( Virgin, 1984; Earthworks, 1988 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour Dakar-Kingston
( Universal, 2011 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Birth of a Star: 11 Giant Dakar Hits
( Manteca, 2001 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Nelson Mandela
( Albert Koski Productions, 1985; Polygram, 1986 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Etoile de Dakar Absa Gueye (Volume 1)
Recorded in 1979 at Jandeer Nightclub. ( Stern's Africa, 1993 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Le Grand Bal a Bercy
( Jololi, 2000 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile The Guide (Wommat)
( Chaos, 1994 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile The Lion
( Virgin, 1989 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Etoile de Dakar Khaley Etoile (Volume 4)
Recorded in 1981, '82 at Studio Sangomar in Dakar. ( Stern's Africa, 1998 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Etoile de Dakar Thiapatholy (Volume 2)
Recorded in 1980 at Studio Sangomar. ( Stern's Africa, 1994 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Rewmi
( Jololi, 2000 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Set
( Virgin, 1990 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour Rokku Mi Rokka (Give and Take)
Senegal's preeminent superstar Youssou N'Dour excels as a singer, a bandleader, a performer and a businessman, but his latest international release suggests that his greatest skill may be as a songwriter. ( Nonesuch, 2007 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Etoile de Dakar Rough Guide to Youssou N'Dour & Étoile de Dakar
( World Music Network, 2002 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Joko
N'Dour's first international release in six years is a hit. ( Sony Music Entertainment, 2000; Nonesuch, 2000 ) |
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Youssou N'Dour Egypt
( Nonesuch, 2004 ) |
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Zani Diabaté, Zani Diabaté, The Super Djata Band Zani Diabate & The Super Djata Band
( Mango; Mango, 1988 ) |
