Most of the music in this program was recorded live at the festival, or else came off a special, locally produced CD of artists who performed there. Just the same, here are a few recommended albums by some of the artists.

Also look for these recommended titles.

Yangeyange Arts "Nifanye Nini (what Am I To Do?)" (Afropop Music Shop (www.afropop.org) 2004)

Zanzibar Stars "Tutabanana Hapa Hapa" (Self Produced 2004)

Ghorwane "Kudumba" (Piranha 1997)

Maulidi Musical Party "Mombasa Wedding Special" (GlobeStyle 1990)

Various artists "Zanzibar: Soul & Rhythm" (great double CD featuring taarab, kidumbak, and Bi Kidude!) (Jahazi Media 2003)

Ghorwane "Majurugenta" Big bands are one of the glories of Southern Africa. Despite wonky horn sections and crusty productions, classic tracks from South Africa and the "frontline" states exude a jazz-informed richness missing from much of today's leaner, slicker Afropop... (Real World 1993)