Every so often, an album comes along that reminds us why we are so moved by song: the melody, the rhythm, and the message. Putumayo has presented a variety of world music CDs, but African music has been the consistent heart and soul of its offerings. Putumayo World Music is pleased to present
Acoustic Africa, a captivating collection showcasing some of Africa’s greatest singer-songwriters in beautifully stripped-down displays of acoustic mastery. These artists are helping to spearhead an acoustic revolution in stark contrast to the studio-based, synthesized dance music that became the standard for African pop stars of the 1980s and '90s. On
Acoustic Africa, you’ll discover gentle folk songs from Senegal, a protest song from South Africa, blues-tinged ballads from Mali, and much more.
TRACK LISTING
Diogal —
Sore (Senegal)
Eneida Marta —
Mindjer Doce Mel (Guinea-Bissau)
Rajery —
Misahotaka Ny Akama (Madagascar)
Angélique Kidjo —
Sedjedo (Benin)
Vusi Mahlasela —
Basimanyana (South Africa)
Faya Tess & Lokua Kanza —
Bana (Congo)
Laye Sow —
Mauritania (Senegal)
Gabriela Mendes —
Tradição (Cape Verde)
Habib Koité & Bamada —
Baro (Mali)
Dobet Gnahoré —
Palea (Ivory Coast)
Manecas Costa —
Antonia (Guinea-Bissau)
jélimady Tounkara —
Fanta Bourama (Mali)
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