20th Anniversary Campaign Banner
African Music World Music Latin Music
Love African music?
Get our free
e-Newsletter!
Back to Previous Page

Discography for West Africa

, Royal Band Thiés & Dieuf Dieul Meanwhile in Thiés... ( Coast to Coast, 2002 )
, Magic System Premier Gaou 1+1 ( Sonodisc; Next Music, 2002 )
, Super Rail Band Mansa ( Label Bleu, 1995 )
A.B. Crentsil, Super Sweet Talks Hollywood Highlife Party ( Popular African Music (pam) )
Abdoulaye Sara ( Completely Nuts Records, 2009 )
Abdoulaye Kassikoun ( Sacem )
Abdoulaye Djiriyo ( Stern's Africa, 1995 )
Abraham Adzenyah, The New Talking Drums New Talking Drums, with Abraham Adzenyah ( Self Produced, 1996 )
Abraham Adzenyah, The New Talking Drums Mo Ngye Mo Ani ( Self Produced, 1998 )
Accra Trane Station Another Blue Train ( Voxlox, 2007 )
Adewale Ayuba Mr. Johnson ( Flame Tree )
Adewale Ayuba Fuji Time ( Qbadisc, 1996 )
Adewale Ayuba, Bantu Fuji Satisfaction Soundclash in Lagos ( Piranha, 2005 )
Afel Bocoum Alkibar ( World Circuit, 2000; Nonesuch, 2000 )
Afel Bocoum, Damon Albarn, Toumani Diabaté Mali Music ( Honest Jon's Records, 2002 )
Afel Bocoum Niger ( Contre Jour, 2006 )
Africa 70
African Virtuosos The Classic Guinean Guitar Group ( Stern's Africa, 2007 )
Africando Ketukuba ( Stern's Africa, 2006 )
Alex Konadu's International Band, Kwadwo Tawiah, Kwaku Abeka's Arcobrass Band, Prince Osei Kofi & His African Heroes Sankofa ( Network, 2001 )
Alhaji Bai Konte Kora Melodies from the Republic of Gambia, West Af ( Rounder Records )
Alhaji K. Frimpong Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mawu! ( West African Sound Production Ltd., 1996 )
Ali Baba Return to Your Roots ( Telltale Music, 2001 )
Ali Boulo Santo, Hadja Kouyate Manding-Ko ( Frikiwa, 2001 )
Ali Farka Touré Ai Du + 2 ( Hannibal, 1994 )
Ali Farka Touré Red and Green ( World Circuit, 2004 )
Ali Farka Touré, Ry Cooder Talking Timbuktu Won Grammy Award in 1995. ( World Circuit, 1994; Hannibal, 1994 )
Ali Farka Touré Niafunké Informal recording in Toure's hometown on the Niger River. ( World Circuit, 1999; Nonesuch, 1999 )
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 )
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 )
Ali Farka Touré African Blues ( Shanachie, 1990 )
Ali Farka Touré Radio Mali Classic recordings from 1970-78. ( World Circuit, 1998; Nonesuch, 1999 )
Ali Farka Touré Ali Farka Toure --Ten Songs from the Legendary Singer From Mali ( World Circuit, 1989 )
Ali Farka Touré The Source ( World Circuit, 1992; Hannibal, 1992 )
Ali Farka Touré The River Ali's first widely-distributed U.S. release. ( Mango, 1990; World Circuit, 1990 )
Alpha Blondy Live au Zenith (Paris) ( World Pacific, 1993 )
Alpha Blondy Dieu ( World Pacific, 1994 )
Alpha Blondy Paris Bercy ( Shanachie, 2001 )
Alpha Blondy Masada ( World Pacific, 1992 )
Alpha Yaya Diallo The Journey ( Jerico Beach Music, 2001 )
Amadou Bagayoko, Mariam Doumbia, Amadou et Mariam Tje Ni Mousso Rockin' Malian Bambara pop. ( Universal France S.A., 1999; Circular Moves, 2000 )
Amadou Sodia Ca Va Se Savoir ( Stern's, 2008 )
Amadou Tamba Diop Sora ( Baaba Maal Presente, 2001 )
Amadou et Mariam Wati ( Universal France S.A., 2002 )
Amadou et Mariam Dimanche a Bamako ( Radio Bemba, 2004; Nonesuch, 2005 )
Amadou et Mariam Tje Ni Mousso ( Circular Moves, 1999 )
Amadou et Mariam Sou Ni Tile ( Tinder, 2001 )
Ami Koita Songs of Praise ( Stern's Africa, 1993 )
Ami Koita
Ami Koita tata sira ( Melodie )
Ami Koita Tata Sira ( Bolibana )
Aminata Kamissoko Malamine ( Stern's, 1997 )
Angelique Kidjo Black Ivory Soul ( Columbia, 2002 )
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 )
Angelique Kidjo Oremi ( Island, 1998 )
Angelique Kidjo Keep on Moving: The Best of Angelique Kidjo ( Columbia, 2001 )
Angelique Kidjo Logozo ( Mango, 1991 )
Angelique Kidjo Ayé ( Mango, 1994 )
Angelique Kidjo Oyaya! ( Columbia, 2004 )
Angelique Kidjo Fifa ( Mango, 1996 )
Askia Modibo Wass Reggae ( Stern's Africa, 1996 )
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 )
Atongo Zimba Savannah Breeze ( Hippo Records, 2005 )
Ba Cissoko Sabolan ( Marabi Productions, 2003 )
Baaba Maal, Mansour Seck Djam Leelii A classic! ( Mango; Rogue Records, 1989; Palm Pictures, 1999 )
Baaba Maal Taara ( Syllart )
Baaba Maal Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) ( Palm Pictures, 2001 )
Baaba Maal
Baaba Maal Lam Toro ( Mango, 1992 )
Baaba Maal Live at the Royal Festival Hall ( Palm Pictures, 1999 )
Baaba Maal Baayo ( Mango, 1991 )
Baaba Maal Jombaajo Reissue of Senegalese cassette. ( Syllart, 1999 )
Baaba Maal Firin' In Fouta An Afropop landmark! ( Mango, 1994 )
Baaba Maal Nomad Soul ( Island, 1997; Palm Pictures, 1998 )
Baaba Maal Wango The album that first raised eyebrows. ( Syllart )
Baba Salah Unknown title
Babatunde Olatunji Drums Of Passion ( Columbia, 1959 )
Babatunde Olatunji Drums of Passion: The Invocation ( Rykodisc, 1988 )
Babatunde Olatunji Drums of Passion: The Beat ( Rykodisc, 1989 )
Bala Et Ses Balladins Reminiscin' In Tempo ( Syliphone; Popular African Music (pam), 1993 )
Bala Et Ses Balladins The Syliphone Years ( Stern's, 2008 )
Balla Diakité Balla Diakité ( Mali K7, 2000 )
Balla Kouyate, World Vision Sababu ( Self Produced, 2007 )
Balla Kouyate, Balla Tounkara Malifoly ( Self Produced, 2002 )
Balla Tounkara D'Jelia ( Self Produced, 2002 )
Balla Tounkara Kora Jazz ( Self Produced, 2005 )
Ballaké Sissoko, Toumani Diabaté New Ancient Strings Sons of the kora masters do their fathers proud. ( Hannibal, 1999 )
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 )
Ballaké Sissoko Déli ( Indigo, 2000; Harmonia Mundi, 2001 )
Ballaké Sissoko Deli Killer, mostly instrumental group. ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2000 )
Bana Chante la Magie du Cap-Vert ( Lusafrica, 1993 )
Bana Ritmos de Cabo Verde ( Movieplay )
Barrister The Truth
Barrister New Fuji Garbage ( GlobeStyle, 1995 )
Barrister Mr. Fuji ( Barry Black Music, 1998 )
Barrister Precaution/Canadian Fuji American Version ( Barry Black Music, 1996 )
Barry Olsen, Bernard Woma, Valerie Naranjo Zie Mwea (Natural Conditions) Ancient keyboard music of West Africa ( Mandara Music, 2001 )
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 )
Baye Kouyate Danama ( Self Produced, 2008 )
Bembeya Jazz Bembeya Jazz (Tempo) ( Tempo International, 1962 )
Bembeya Jazz Bembeya Jazz National ( Sonodisc )
Bembeya Jazz Live-10 Ans de Succčs ( Bolibana )
Bembeya Jazz Wa Kele ( Esperance )
Bembeya Jazz Sous la Direction de Diaoune Hamidou ( Syliphone, 1963 )
Bembeya Jazz Bembeya ( Marabi Productions, 2002; World Village, 2003 )
Bikutsi Pop The Songs of So' Forest ( Naxos World, 2002 )
Binta Laly Sow Bouloun N'Djouri
Bob Carlin, Cheik Hamala Diabate From Mali to America (Nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007) ( 5-String Productions, 2007 )
Boncana Maiga Jingles Danses ( Melodie )
Boni Gnahoré Pédou & the Attungblan Chorus ( Melodie; Playasound, 1999 )
Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) The Best of Boubacar Traore ( Wrasse Records, 2003 )
Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Je Chanterai pour Toi ( Marabi Productions, 2002 )
Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Sa Golo ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1996 )
Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Mariama (Kar-Kar) ( Stern's Africa, 1991 )
Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Macire ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1999 )
Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Kar Kar ( Stern's Africa, 1992 )
Boubacar Traoré (Kar Kar) Kongo Magni ( World Village, 2005 )
Burkina Electric FUTURE RELEASE
Burkina Electric Ręem Tekré ( AtaTak, 2007 )
Camara Aboubacar Téléphone ( Celluloid )
Camayenne Sofa Attaque, Camayenne Sofa: Volume 2 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 )
Camayenne Sofa La Percée, Camayenne Sofa: Volume 1 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Cesaria Évora La Diva aux Pieds Nus ( Lusafrica )
Cesaria Évora Distino Di Belita ( Lusafrica )
Cesaria Évora Miss Perfumado ( Nonesuch; Lusafrica, 1992 )
Cesaria Évora Săo Vicente ( Windham Hill, 2001 )
Cesaria Évora Mar Azul ( Lusafrica, 1991; Nonesuch, 1999 )
Cesaria Évora Cesaria Evora Live a l'Olympia ( Melodie, 1996 )
Cesaria Évora Cesaria ( Nonesuch, 1995; Lusafrica, 1995 )
Cesaria Évora Cabo Verde ( Nonesuch, 1997; Lumiar, 1997 )
Cesaria Évora Café Atlantico ( Nonesuch, 1999; Lusafrica, 1999 )
Cheb I Sabbah, Cabruęra La Ghriba La Kahena Remixed ( Six Degrees, 2006 )
Cheikh Lô Inedits Reissue of earlier cassettes. ( Sono Africa, 1999 )
Cheikh Lô Bambay Gueej Cheikl Lô stays on top of Afropop's new wave. ( World Circuit, 1999; Nonesuch, 2000 )
Cheikh Lô Ne La Thiass ( Nonesuch, 1996; World Circuit, 1996 )
Cheikh Lô Lamp Fall ( World Circuit, 2005; Nonesuch, 2006 )
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe Kedu America ( Xenophile, 1996 )
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe Sound Time ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2001 )
Claude Gomis Seeds of Baobab ( Ahi Nama Music, 2007; Rum & Humble, 2007 )
Coumba Sidibé Mansa- Coumba Sidibe ( Mali Music, 2001 )
D.J. Mengie Djon miné ( Mali K7, 2001 )
Daara J Xalima ( Declic, 1999 )
Daara J Boomerang ( Wrasse Records, 2003 )
Daby Balde Introducing Daby Balde ( World Music Network, 2005 )
Daby Toure Diam ( Real World, 2004 )
Daby Toure Stereo Spirit ( Real World, 2007 )
Daddy Saj Densay Densay ( Daddy Saj Entertainment, 2008 )
Diaba Koita Khassonke ( Bolibana )
Dieneba Diakite Mali Stars ( Mali Stars )
Djelimady Tounkara Big String Theory ( GlobeStyle, 1993; Xenophile, 1994 )
Djelimady Tounkara Solon Kôno ( Marabi Productions, 2005 )
Djelimady Tounkara Sigui [Also see Super Rail Band discography for more of Djelimady.] ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2001 )
Djeneba Diakité piraterie ( Cobalt, 1993 )
Djeneba Diakité Piraterie ( Cobalt, 1993 )
Djeneba Seck The Truth (Tigne) ( Stern's Africa, 2005 )
Djeneba Seck Djourou ( Africando, 2000 )
Djessou Mory Kante Guitare Seche ( Popular African Music (pam), 1997 )
Djigui M'Bolon ( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1999 )
Dobet Gnahoré Ano Neko ( Contre Jour, 2003 )
Dr. Sir Warrior, Oriental Brothers Heavy on the Highlife ( Original Music, 1990 )
Dr. Victor Olaiya, E. T. Mensah Highlife Souvenir Vol. 1: Highlife Giants Of Afric ( Polygram )
Dry Yai Ease Di Tension ( Modiba Productions, 2008 )
E. T. Mensah All For You ( RetroAfric, 1990 )
Ebenezer Obey Juju Jubilee ( Shanachie, 1988 )
Ebenezer Obey Ju Ju Jubilation ( Hemisphere, 1998; Metro Blue, 1998 )
Ebenezer Obey Get Yer Jujus Out ( Rykodisc, 1989 )
Ebenezer Obey Solution ( Stern's Africa )
El Hadj N`Diaye Xel ( World Village, 2001 )
El Hadji Faye, Etoile de Dakar Lay Suma Lay (Volume 3) Recorded in 1981 at Studio Sangomar. ( Stern's Africa, 1996 )
Ensemble el Moukhadrami Musiques et Chants Traditionnels de Mauritanie ( Institut du Monde Arabe; Blue Silver )
Eric Agyeman Highlife Safari ( Original Music, 1979; Stern's Africa, 1992 )
Ernesto Djédjé Le Roi de Ziglibithy ( Popular African Music (pam), 2001 )
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 )
Etran Finatawa Desert Crossroads
Ex-Centric Sound System West Nile Funk ( I.R.S. Records, 2004 )
Fallou Dieng African Classics: Fallou Dieng ( Sheer Sound, 2008 )
Famoro Dioubate, Kakande Dununya ( Jumbie Records, 2008 )
Fania Sopi ( Tinder, 2000 )
Fantani Toure N'Tin Naari ( Stern's Africa, 1997 )
Fantcha Criolinha ( Tinder, 1998; Lusafrica, 1998 )
Fantcha Viva Mindelo ( Lusafrica, 2000 )
Farafina Kanou ( Intuition, 2001 )
Farafina Faso Denou ( Real World, 1993 )
Farafina Bolomakoté ( Verabra Records, 1989 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Shuffering and Shmiling/Perambulator ( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Everythin Scatter/Noise for Vendor Mouth ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Ikoyi Blindness/Kalakuta Show ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 The Best Best of Fela Kuti ( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Monkey Banana/Excuse O ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Koola Lobitos/The '69 L.A. Sessions ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Upside Down/Music of Many Colours ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 V.I.P/Authority Stealing ( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Beasts of No Nation/O.D.O.O. ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Albagon Close ( Wrasse Records, 2007 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Underground System ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Army Arrangement ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Stalemate/Fear Not for Man ( MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Confusion/Gentleman ( MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Music is the Weapon The Best of Fela Kuti ( Wrasse Records, 2004 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti J.J.D./Unnecessary Begging ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Original Sufferhead ( Shanachie, 1991 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Fela with Ginger Baker Live! ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Open & Close/Afrodisiac ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Shakara/London Scene ( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Expensive shit/ He Miss Road ( MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Yellow Fever/Na Poi ( FAK, 1997; MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Roforofo Fight/The Fela Singles ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 Opposite People/Sorrow Tears and Blood ( MCA, 2000 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Zombie ( MCA, 2001 )
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa 70 ODOO ( Shanachie, 1990 )
Femi Kuti, Positive Force Shoki Remixed ( Nuphonic, 2001 )
Femi Kuti Day by Day ( Downtown Records, 2008 )
Femi Kuti, Positive Force Femi Kuti ( Tabu/Motown )
Femi Kuti, Positive Force Shoki Shoki ( MCA, 2000 )
Femi Kuti, Positive Force Fight to Win ( MCA, 2001 )
Femi Kuti, Positive Force Live at the Shrine ( Palm Pictures, 2005 )
Finaçon Simplicidade ( Melodie )
Finaçon Funana ( Melodie )
Fodé Kouyaté Djelia ( Melodie )
Foday Musa Suso, Jack Dejohnette Music From the Hearts of the Masters ( Kindred Rhythm, 2005 )
Foday Musa Suso The Dreamtime ( CMP Records, 1990 )
Fode Baro Donsoke ( Stern's Africa, 1996 )
Francis Bebey Mbira Dance ( Gravity, 2000 )
Francis Bebey Dibiye ( Pee Wee, 1998 )
Francis Bebey Nandolo/ With Love: Francis Bebey, Works: 1963-199 ( Original Music, 1995 )
Francis Bebey Sourire de Lune
Francis Bebey Akwaaba: Music for Sanza ( Original Music, 1982 )
Fula Flute Fula Flute ( Blue Monster Records, 2002 )
Gangbé Brass Band Togbé ( Contre Jour, 2001 )
Geraldo Pino Heavy Heavy Heavy ( RetroAfric, 2005 )
Gnaore Jimi Les Best de Gnaore Djimi ( EMI Records Ltd. )
Gokh-Bi System Voice of the Jeli ( AMU Music, 2008 )
Guillermo "El Brusco" Chavés, Marc Loopuyt El Suspiro del Moro ( AUVIDIS, 1993 )
Habib Koité Fôly! Live Around the World ( World Village, 2003; Contre Jour, 2003 )
Habib Koité Baro ( Putumayo, 2001 )
Habib Koité Ma Ya ( Putumayo, 1999 )
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 )
Habib Koité, Bamada Muso Ko ( Contre Jour, 1995; Alula Records, 1999; World Village, 2001 )
Haira Arby Ya Rassoul
Hank Jones, Mandinkas Sarala
Harouna Goge Niger-Dendi Music ( Ocora Radio France, 1999 )
Haruna Ishola, Apala Group Apala Messenger ( IndigiDisc, 2001 )
Heritage O.P. When I Start to Play ( Heritage O.P. Inc., 2003 )
I.K. Dairo, Blue Spots Juju Master ( Original Music, 1990 )
I.K. Dairo, Blue Spots I Remember ( Music of the World, 1991 )
I.K. Dairo, Blue Spots Definitive Dairo ( Xenophile, 1996 )
I.K. Dairo, Blue Spots Ashiko ( Xenophile, 1994 )
Ibrahim Hamma Dicko Mali Stars 2 ( Melodie )
Ibrahim Hamma Dicko Gao ( Cobalt, 1995 )
Ibro Diabaté Allah Nana ( Sonodisc )
Ifang Bondi Live (Ifang Bondi) ( Zimbraz, 2001 )
Ifang Bondi Gis Gis ( World Roots Connection, 1998 )
Ildo Lobo Incondiciuonal ( Lusafrica, 2004 )
Ismaila Oussou Njie Best of Faateleku ( Anonym Records, 2000 )
Isnebo Divine ( Label Bleu, 2002 )
Issa Bagayogo Sya ( Cobalt, 1999 )
Issa Bagayogo African Travels ( Six Degrees, 2001 )
Issa Bagayogo Tassoumakan ( Triloka, 2004 )
Issa Bagayogo Timbuktu ( Six Degrees, 2002 )
Issa Bagayogo Issa Bagayogo ( Mali K7, 2001 )
Jayme Stone, Mansa Sissoko Africa to Appalachia ( Self Produced, 2008 )
Joep Pelt, Lobi Traoré I Yougoba ( Diesel Motor Records, 2008 )
John Arcadius Agada ( Self Produced )
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. ( World Village, 2008 )
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 )
Julien Jacob Cotonou ( Wrasse Records, 2005 )
Juluka African Litany ( H.R. Music B.V., 1982; Rhythm Safari, 1991 )
Kaira Ben Singa ( Stern's Africa, 1996 )
Kakaroko Kakaroko ( Sound of World )
Kandia Kouyaté Kita Kan ( Stern's Africa, 1999 )
Kandia Kouyaté Biriko ( Stern's Africa, 2002 )
Kandia Kouyaté The Divas of Mali ( Network Medien, 1997 )
Kasse Mady National Badema ( Sonodisc, 1999 )
Kasse Mady Kassi Kasse ( Corason, 2002; Narada World, 2003 )
Kasse Mady Kela Tradition ( Stern's Africa, 1990 )
Kasse Mady Koulandjan Kela ( Melodie, 1990 )
Kasse Mady Fode ( Stern's Africa, 1989 )
Keba Bobo Cissoko Dougougna Boukalon ( Blue Monster Records, 2003 )
Keketigui Diabate Sandiya ( Contre Jour, 2004 )
Keletigui Traore Orchestre de la Paillote: Volume 1 ( Syliphone, 1960; Syllart, 1999 )
Kerfala Kanté L'Oiseau de Sankara ( Sonodisc )
King Bruce Golden Highlife Classics ( RetroAfric, 1996 )
King Onyina King Onyina's Guitar Highlife ( Popular African Music (pam), 1999 )
King Sunny Adé Ogun (Reissue of 1972 recording) ( Aladdin, 1998 )
King Sunny Adé Seven Degrees North ( Mesa, 2000 )
King Sunny Adé Merciful God & Baba Moke Pe O (Classics Volume 6) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 )
King Sunny Adé Odu ( Mesa, 1998 )
King Sunny Adé Mo Ti Mo & Destiny (Classics Volume 4) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 )
King Sunny Adé Let Them Say & Edide (Classics Volume 1) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 )
King Sunny Adé E Dide/Get Up ( Mesa, 1998 )
King Sunny Adé Ekilo Fomo Ode & The Way Forward (Classics Volume 2) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 )
King Sunny Adé The Good Shepherd & The Child (Classics Volume 3) ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 )
King Sunny Adé Surprise & Conscience ( MasterDisc Nigeria Limited, 1999 )
King Sunny Adé Synchro Series ( IndigiDisc, 2003 )
King Sunny Adé Juju Music ( Island, 1982 )
King Sunny Adé The Best of the Classic Years ( Shanachie, 2003 )
King Sunny Adé Gems from the Classic Years (1967-1974) ( Shanachie, 2007 )
King Sunny Adé The Return of the Juju King ( Mesa )
King Sunny Adé Synchro System ( Island, 1983 )
King Waslu Ayinde Marshal Talazo Fuji Music Party! ( WOMAD Select, 1997 )
Ko Nimo Osabarima ( Adasa Records )
Kollington Ijo Yo Yo
Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng Afrijazz ( Innova, 2003 )
Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng Awakening ( Yikes, Inc, 1998 )
Kwam 1 Global Tour Volume 1 ( New Genesis Promotions, Inc., 1999 )
Lama Sidibe Falaama
Lapiro de Mbanga Ndinga Man Contre-Attaque: Na Wou Go Pay? ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1992 )
Le Zagazougou Zagazougou Coup ( Piranha, 1993 )
Lekan Animashaun, Tunde Williams, Africa 70 Mr. Big Mouth/Low Profile ( Honest Jon's Records, 2004 )
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 )
Les Ambassadeurs Les Ambassadeurs Internationales ( Rounder Records, 1992 )
Les Ambassadeurs Salif Keita, Kante Manfila et Les Ambassadeurs Int ( Syliphone; Celluloid, 1981 )
Les Nubians One Step Foward ( Virgin France, 2003 )
Les Soeurs Diabaté Donkili Diarabi (guineal lovesongs) ( Popular African Music (pam), 2002 )
Les Tętes Brulées Hot Heads
Lobi Traoré Duga ( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1999 )
Lobi Traoré Duga ( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1998 )
Lobi Traoré Bamako ( Buda Musique, 1994; Cobalt, 1994 )
Lobi Traoré Mali Blue ( World Village, 2004 )
Lokua Kanza Lokua Kanza: Toyebi Té ( Universal, 2001; Delabel, 2001 )
Lura Nha Vida
Lura In Love ( Lusafrica, 2002 )
Lura Di Korpu Ku Alma ( Escondida, 2005 )
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 )
Lágbájá C'est un African Thing ( Motherland Music, 1996 )
Lágbájá Abami (A Tribute to Fela) ( Motherland Music, 2000 )
Lágbájá WebeforeMe ( IndigiDisc, 2001 )
Lágbájá WE ( Motherland Music, 2000 )
Lágbájá ME ( Motherland Music, 2000 )
Maciré Sylla Maya Irafama ( Trace, 2000 )
Mah Damba Djelimousso (Mali: La Voix du Mandingue) ( Musique du Monde; Universal )
Majek Fashek Spirit of Love ( Interscope )
Majek Fashek The Best of Majek Fashek ( Flame Tree )
Malouma Dunya
Mama Sissoko Soleil de Minuit ( Tinder, 2001 )
Mamadou Diabaté Douga Mansa ( World Village, 2008 )
Mamadou Diabaté Tunga ( Alula Records, 2000 )
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 ( World Village, 2005 )
Mamadou Doumbia, Mandinkas Yafa ( JVC, 1997 )
Mamoutou Mangala Camara Mali: Chants et Musiques de Griots ( Air Mail Music, 2000 )
Manecas Costa Paraiso Di Gumbe ( Wrasse Records, 2003 )
Manou Gallo Dida ( Exil, 2003 )
Mansour Seck N'Der Fouta Tooro, Volume 1 ( Stern's Africa, 1994 )
Mansour Seck N'Der Fouta Tooro, Volume 2 ( Stern's Africa, 1995 )
Mansour Seck Yelayo ( Stern's Africa, 1997 )
Marc Vella Continents ( Label Bleu, 1992 )
Margareth Menezes, Maravillas de Mali Maravillas de Mali ( Melodie )
Meiway Extraterrestre ( Lusafrica, 1999 )
Miriam Makeba The Guinea Years ( Syliphone, 1975; Stern's Africa, 2001 )
Momo Wandel Soumah Afro Swing ( Fonti Musicali, 1999 )
Morikeba Kouyate Music of Senegal ( Crossroads Records, 1997 )
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 )
Mory Kanté Akwaba Beach ( Barclay )
Mory Kanté 10 Cola Nuts ( Barclay )
Mory Kanté N'Diarabi ( Celluloid )
Mory Kanté Sabou ( Riverboat Records; World Music Network, 2004 )
Mory Kanté Touma ( Mango, 1990; Barclay, 1990 )
Musa Dieng Kala Shakawtu-Faith ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Nabintou Diakité Ma Ouleni ( Samassa Records NYC, 2005 )
Nahawa Doumbia yaala ( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1999 )
Nahawa Doumbia Yankaw ( Cobalt, 1997 )
Nahawa Doumbia Nyama Toutou ( Stern's Africa, 1990 )
Nahawa Doumbia Mangoni ( Stern's Africa, 1993 )
Nder, Le Setsima Takussaan a Dakar ( Africa Fete Diffusion, 2002 )
Nder, Setsima Group Nder et le Setsima Group ( Disques Nuits D'Afrique, 2000 )
Neba Solo Neba Solo (CAN 2002) ( Mali K7, 2003 )
Neba Solo Neba Solo ( Mali K7, 2002 )
Neba Solo Kene Balafons (First released as Kenedougou Foly) ( Cobalt, Mali K7, 1998; Cobalt, Mali K7, 2000 )
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 )
Obo Addy Wonche Bi ( Alula Records )
Oliver N'Goma Seva ( Lusafrica, 2001 )
Omar Ka, Fula Band Mbaaranaabe/Nomad Great new Fulani pop from Senegal. ( Self Produced, 2000 )
Omar Ka Soruuna ( Ka, 2004 )
Orchestra Baobab Specialists in All Styles ( World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2002 )
Orchestra Baobab Pirates Choice ( World Circuit, 2001 )
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 )
Orchestra Baobab Roots and Fruit ( Popular African Music (pam), 1999 )
Orchestra Baobab Baobob-N'Wolof ( Dakar Sound, 1998 )
Orchestra Baobab On Verra Ca ( World Circuit, 1992 )
Orchestra Baobab Orchestra Baobab: Specialists in All Styles ( World Circuit, Nonesuch, 2002 )
Orchestra Baobab UNTITLED ( World Circuit, 2002 )
Orchestra Baobab Bamba ( Stern's Africa, 1993 )
Os Tubaroes Portons D'Nós Ilha ( Lusafrica )
Oumou Dioubaté Wambara ( Stern's Africa, 1999 )
Oumou Dioubaté Lancey ( Stern's Africa, 1993 )
Oumou Sangaré Moussoulou ( Nonesuch; World Circuit, 1991 )
Oumou Sangaré Seya ( Nonesuch, 2009 )
Oumou Sangaré Oumou ( Nonesuch Rec., 2004 )
Oumou Sangaré Worotan ( Nonesuch; World Circuit, 1996 )
Oumou Sangaré Ko Sira ( Nonesuch; World Circuit, 1993 )
Oumou Sangaré Laban ( NONE )
Papa Noel Bana Congo ( Tumi, 2001 )
Papa Susso Tradition Kora Music from Gambia ( Respite Records, 2002 )
Papa Susso Kayes Jali Naana : Featuring Adjaratou Tapa Demba (Sissoko) ( Life in Rhythm Media, 2008 )
Pape & Cheikh Mariama (Pape & Cheikh) ( Real World, 2002 )
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 )
Prince Nico Aki Special ( Rounder Records )
Rachelle Garniez, Rhythms of Mali Drums of Mali ( S.O.A.S., 1995 )
Rail Band Mansa ( Stern's, 2008 )
Ramata Diakité Maba ( Angular Banjo Records, 2003 )
Ramata Diakité Na ( Cobalt, 1999 )
Ramblers, Tempos, Uhuru African Music: the Glory Years ( Original Music, 1990 )
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 )
Richard Bona Bona Makes You Sweat ( Decca, 2008 )
Richard Bona Scenes From My Life ( Columbia, 1999 )
Richard Bona Reverence ( Columbia, 2001 )
Roadmaster and Agyemang The Old Highlife ( Art Hurts Records, 2001 )
Rokia Traoré Tchamantché ( Nonesuch, 2009 )
Rokia Traoré Bowmboď ( Indigo, 2003; Nonesuch, 2004 )
Roswell Rudd, Toumani Diabaté MALIcool ( Soundscape, 2003 )
S. E. Rogie Sekou Kouyate ( Melodie )
S. E. Rogie Palm Wine Guitar Music: The 60s Sound ( Cooking Vinyl, 1988 )
S. E. Rogie Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana ( Real World, 1994 )
S. E. Rogie The Palm Wine Sounds of S.E. Rogie ( Workers Playtime, 1989 )
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 )
S. E. Rogie Palm Wine Guitar Music ( Cooking Vinyl, 1988 )
Saaba Koudougou ( Daqui, 2000 )
Sali Sidibé Wassoulou Foli ( Stern's Africa, 1993 )
Sali Sidibé From Timbuktu to Gao ( Shanachie, 1993 )
Salieu Susso Griot ( Lyrichord )
Salif Keita Soro ( Island, Mango, 1987 )
Salif Keita, Les Ambassadeurs Seydou Bathily ( Sonodisc, 1997 )
Salif Keita Amen ( Island, Mango, 1991 )
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 )
Salif Keita Folon...The Past ( Mango, 1995 )
Salif Keita Remixes from Moffou ( Decca, 2004 )
Salif Keita Moffou ( Universal, 2002 )
Salif Keita Ko-Yan ( Island, 1989 )
Sally Nyolo Béti ( Lusafrica, 2000 )
Sanougue Kouyate Balendala Djibe ( Island, Mango, 1991 )
Sara Tavares Balancę 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 )
Segun Adewale OjoJe ( Rounder Records )
Segun Adewale Yo Pop ( Stern's Africa )
Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate Samba Gaye ( CNR Music, 1997 )
Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Authenticite 73: Parade Africaine ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Défi & Continuité ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Jardin de Guinee ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Regard sur le Passé ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 )
Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate Diamond Fingers ( Dakar Sound, 1995 )
Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate, Bembeya Jazz Hommage ŕ Demba Camara ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 )
Sekou "Bembeya" Diabate Guitar Fo ( Discorama, 2004 )
Seprewa Kasa Seprewa Kasa ( World Music Network; Riverboat Records, 2008 )
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 )
Seydu Freetown ( Intuition, 1999 )
Shasha Marley Lost and Found ( Self Produced, 2007 )
Sidi Touré hoga ( Stern's, 1996 )
Simentera Cabo Verde en Serenata ( Piranha, 2000 )
Sir Shina Peters Afro-Juju 1 ( Sony )
Sir Shina Peters Shinamania ( Sony; Flame Tree )
Sir Shina Peters Experience ( Sony; Flame Tree )
Smilin' Osei Wayo Tactics ( Dakar Sound, 2005 )
Smilin' Osei Smilin'- Alarm Blo: Innovation of Highlife ( Dakar Sound, 2001; RoadRunner Arcade Music Holland, 2001 )
Smilin' Osei Alarm Blo ( Dakar Sound, 2001 )
Songhai Songhai ( Hannibal, 1988 )
Sonny Okosun Fire In Soweto ( Oti )
Sonny Okosun Liberation ( Shanachie )
Sory Kandia Kouyaté L'Épopée du Mandingue ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 )
Sory Kandia Kouyaté Tour d'Afrique de la Chanson ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1998 )
Sory Kandia Kouyaté Grand Prix du Disque 1970 ( Syliphone, 1970; Syllart, 1998 )
Super Rail Band Mansa ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1995 )
Super Rail Band Kongo Sigui ( Indigo, 2003 )
Super Rail Band New Dimensions in Rail Culture ( GlobeStyle, 1982 )
Super Rail Band Super Rail Band ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1992 )
Super Rail Band Rail Band: Mory Kante & Salif Keita ( Sono Africa, 1999 )
Super Sweet Talks The Lord's Prayer ( Stern's Africa, 1995 )
Sékouba Bambino Diabaté Le Destin ( Popular African Music (pam) )
Sékouba Bambino Diabaté Kassa ( Stern's Africa, 1997 )
Sékouba Bambino Diabaté Sinikan ( Blue Jackel Entertainment Inc., 2002 )
Sékouba Bambino Diabaté Electric and Acoustic Mali ( Hemisphere, 1994 )
Taj Mahal, Toumani Diabaté Kulanjan Ground-breaking Mali/America roots session. ( Hannibal, 1999 )
Tama Espace ( Real World, 2002 )
Tama Nostalgie ( Real World, 1999 )
Tartit Ichichila ( Network, 2000 )
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 )
Tartit Amazagh ( Fonti Musicali, 1997 )
Tata Bamba Kouyaté Jatigui ( GlobeStyle, 1985 )
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 )
Terakaft Bismilla, The Bamako Sessions ( Tapsit, 2007 )
The Master Musicians of Jajouka The Master Musicians of Jajouka ( Axiom, 1992 )
Thione Seck Daaly ( Stern's Africa, 1997 )
Thione Seck, Raam Daan Live: XV Anniversary ( Djoniba Productions, 2001 )
Thione Seck Orientissimo
Thione Seck Chauffer Bi
Thione Seck Orientation ( Stern's Africa, 2005 )
Tic-Tac Most Wanted ( Self Produced, 2006 )
Tidawt Amawal ( Tabata Tour/Virgin France, (fut )
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 ( World Village, 2007 )
Tinariwen Aman Iman ( Independiente, 2007 )
Tinariwen The Radio Tisdas Sessions ( Wayward Records, 2000; World Village, 2002 )
Tinariwen Amassakoul ( World Village, 2004 )
Toby Foyeh Lagos - Ilu Eko ( Kameleon, 2006 )
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 )
Tony Allen Home Cooking ( Narada World, 2993 )
Toumani Diabaté Kaira ( Hannibal, 1988 )
Toumani Diabaté New Ancient Strings ( Hannibal, 1999 )
Toumani Diabaté The Mande Variations A hypnotic, solo masterpiece from the world's most adventurous kora player. ( World Circuit, 2008 )
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 )
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 )
Tshala Muana Malu ( JPS, 2003 )
Tshala Muana ( JPS, 2003 )
Various artists Discoteque 76 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Various artists The Wassoulou Sound: Women of Mali, Volume 2 ( Stern's Africa, 1994 )
Various artists 1975-1995 Independencia! ( Radio France International; Lusafrica; Tinder, 1996 )
Various artists Discoteque 75 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Various artists The Wassoulou Sound: Women of Mali ( Stern's Africa, 1991 )
Various artists The Spirit Of Cape Verde ( Lusafrica; Tinder )
Various artists The Rough Guide to the Sahara ( World Music Network, 2005 )
Various artists The Rough Guide to Mali ( World Music Network, 2008 )
Various artists African Salsa
Various artists Discoteque 74 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Various artists African Scream Contest : Raw and Psychedelic Afro Sounds from Benin & Togo 70s ( Analog Africa, 2008 )
Various artists Divas of Mali ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Various artists Afro Latino
Various artists The Time of Bells : Musical Bells of Accra, Ghana ( Voxlox, 2005 )
Various artists Discoteque 71 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Various artists Ancient Strings ( Buda Musique, 1970 )
Various artists 40eme Anniversaire Syliphone Guinee Vol. 2 ( Syllart; Editions Syliphone )
Various artists African Underground Vol. 1: Hip Hop Senegal ( Nomadic Wax, 2004 )
Various artists Yoruba Street Percussion ( Original Music, 1992 )
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 )
Various artists Vintage Palmwine ( Otrabanda, 2003 )
Various artists Assalam Aleikoum Africa, Vol. 1 ( Antilles, 1/1/ )
Various artists Electric Highlife ( Naxos World, 2002 )
Various artists Women of Mali ( Stern's Africa )
Various artists Africa Funk
Various artists Discoteque 72 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Various artists 40eme Anniversaire Syliphone Guinee Vol. 1 ( Syllart; Editions Syliphone )
Various artists Discoteque 73 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Various artists Badenya --Manden Jaliya in New York City ( Smithsonian Folkways, 2002 )
Various artists Discoteque 70 ( Syliphone; Syllart, 1999 )
Various artists Afro Latin ( Imperio )
Various artists Desert Blues 2 ( Network, 2003 )
Various artists Africa: Dance Rhythms from Algeria to Zimbabwe ( World Music Network, 2001 )
Various artists Festival in the Desert ( World Village, 2003 )
Various artists The Music in My Head - Volume 2 ( Stern's, 2002 )
Various artists Makossa Connection: The Best of, Vol. 1 ( Sonodisc, 1993 )
Various artists Mali ( I.R.S. Records, 1993 )
Various artists Lobi Country Funeral Xylophone ( Ocora Radio France, 1999 )
Various artists Red Hot + Riot ( MCA, 2002 )
Various artists Juju Roots ( Rounder Records )
Various artists Les Nyamakal Du Fouta Djallon ( Musique du Monde )
Various artists Mandekalou : The Art and Soul of the Mande Griots ( Syllart, 2004 )
Various artists Many Lessons: Hiphop * Islam * West Africa (Bantu, Docta, Sistar Fa & More) ( Piranha, 2008 )
Various artists Musiques Du Mali 2 ( Melodie, 1995 )
Various artists Palop Africa! ( Earthworks; Stern's Africa, 2001 )
Various artists Musiques de Mali ( Melodie, 1994 )
Various artists Music of the Fulani ( AUVIDIS/UNESCO, 1975 )
Various artists Miliki Music: Safety Sounds of 60s Lagos ( Mulatta, 2008 )
Various artists Mondo Africa ( Mondo Melodia, 2001 )
Various artists In Griot Time: String Music from Mali ( Stern's Africa, 2000 )
Various artists Stop Excision!! ( Canadian Center for International Studies and Coop, 2001 )
Various artists The Guitar And The Gun ( Africagram, 1/1/ )
Various artists The Highlife Allstars: Sankofa ( Network, 2001 )
Various artists Rhythms of Life, Songs of Wisdom : Akan Music from Ghana, West Africa ( Smithsonian Folkways, 1996 )
Various artists Salsa Africa ( Candela, 2000 )
Various artists The Guitar and Gun ( Earthworks/Virgin )
Various artists The Guitar and Gun ( Stern's, 2003 )
Various artists Guinee: Les Peuls du Wassolon ( Ocora Radio France, 1987 )
Various artists The Arthur S. Alberts Collection: More Tribal, Fol ( Rykodisc, 1998 )
Various artists Rough Guide to the Music of Cape Verde ( World Music Network, 2001 )
Various artists Rough Guide to Highlife ( World Music Network, 2003 )
Vieux Diop Afrika Wassa ( Triloka, 2000 )
Vieux Farka Touré Fondo ( Six Degrees, 2009 )
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 )
Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako ( Modiba Productions, 2007 )
Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako ( Modiba Productions, 2007 )
Warrior, Warrior & His Oriental Brothers International Sir Warrior and His Oriental Brothers Internationa ( Oti, 1/1/ )
Yé Lassina Coulibaly, Yan Kadi Faso Bamanakan ( Buda Musique, 2004 )
Yé Lassina Coulibaly, Yan Kadi Faso Burkina Faso-Mali: Music of Today ( Musique du Monde, 2000 )
Yayi Kanoute Fin Do ( Melodie )
Youssou N'Dour Senegal ( Network Medien, 1995 )
Youssou N'Dour, Etoile de Dakar Rough Guide to Youssou N'Dour & Étoile de Dakar ( World Music Network, 2002 )
Youssou N'Dour Nothing's In Vain (Coono du Réér) ( Nonesuch, 2002 )
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 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Rewmi ( Jololi, 2000 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Set ( Virgin, 1990 )
Youssou N'Dour, Etoile de Dakar Absa Gueye (Volume 1) Recorded in 1979 at Jandeer Nightclub. ( Stern's Africa, 1993 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Birth of a Star: 11 Giant Dakar Hits ( Manteca, 2001 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile The Guide (Wommat) ( Chaos, 1994 )
Youssou N'Dour, Etoile de Dakar Thiapatholy (Volume 2) Recorded in 1980 at Studio Sangomar. ( Stern's Africa, 1994 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Djamil: Inedits 84, 85 ( Celluloid, 1985 )
Youssou N'Dour Egypt ( Nonesuch, 2004 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile The Lion ( Virgin, 1989 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Eyes Open ( Columbia, 1992 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Immigrés ( Virgin, 1984; Earthworks, 1988 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Joko N'Dour's first international release in six years is a hit. ( Sony Music Entertainment, 2000; Nonesuch, 2000 )
Youssou N'Dour Ba Tay ( Jololi, 2002 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Nelson Mandela ( Albert Koski Productions, 1985; Polygram, 1986 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Lii! ( Jololi, 1996 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Le Grand Bal: Vol. 1 & 2 ( Jololi, 2000 )
Youssou N'Dour, Super Etoile Le Grand Bal a Bercy ( Jololi, 2000 )
Youssou N'Dour Nothing's in Vain ( Nonesuch, 2002 )
Youssou N'Dour, Etoile de Dakar Khaley Etoile (Volume 4) Recorded in 1981, '82 at Studio Sangomar in Dakar. ( Stern's Africa, 1998 )
Zani Diabaté Zani Diabate & The Super Djata Band ( Mango, 1988 )


Means an album is rated highly by Afropop Worldwide

Dedicated to African music and the music of the African Diaspora
Copyright © 2001-2009 World Music Productions. All rights reserved.
Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form without permission.