Africa: The Voices and Drums of Africa
Various Artists
Africa: The Voices and Drums of Africa is a collection of songs from three African ensembles: Keita Fodeba sings songs from Guinea and Casamance; Kante Facelli from Dahomey, Niger, and Guinea; and Mouangué from Cameroon. Each ensemble recounts stories from these regions. In "Kankan," Kante Facelli sings: "I am homesick for this town above all. Though I have seen all the cities of Europe, none equals you." Songs generally feature solo singing, strummed guitar, and African drums such as the tom-tom. Liner notes include a brief description of each ensemble.
Track Listing
101
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Tondo Mba, A Ndolo (Love Me, My Darling) | Mouangue African Ensemble | 2:55 | |
102
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Bonaku B'a Wunde Ndonga (The People from Bonaku Come to Ndon ga) | Mouangue African Ensemble | 2:49 | |
103
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Sondi Di Bwea (Tomorrow is Sunday) | Mouangue African Ensemble | 3:09 | |
104
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Congo | Mouangue African Ensemble | 3:14 | |
105
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Binyo Lo Matate Nyaka (You Who Watch Cattle) | Mouangue African Ensemble | 2:52 | |
106
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Bele Mama (Call Mama) | Mouangue African Ensemble | 3:00 | |
107
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Mia Bele | Kante Facelli African Ensemble | 2:51 | |
108
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Soda | Kante Facelli African Ensemble | 2:59 | |
109
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M'Batilaya | Kante Facelli African Ensemble | 2:32 | |
201
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Kadia Blues | Kante Facelli African Ensemble | 2:51 | |
202
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Kikalama | Kante Facelli African Ensemble | 2:45 | |
203
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Kankan | Kante Facelli African Ensemble | 2:41 | |
204
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Couri-Couri | Keita Fodeba African Ensemble | 3:45 | |
205
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Aloa | Keita Fodeba African Ensemble | 2:05 | |
206
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Carolina | Keita Fodeba African Ensemble | 2:53 | |
207
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Telephonista | Keita Fodeba African Ensemble | 3:15 | |
208
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Laila | Keita Fodeba African Ensemble | 3:15 | |
209
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Saidouba | Keita Fodeba African Ensemble | 2:19 |