African Music Sampler

Here I have collected 13 songs from Africa, from the 50s through the 90s, to create a sampler. Seven of the songs are from the Global Groove blog, two are from Likembe, two are from my CD collection.

This is mainly meant as an introduction for those who are not familiar with the music of Africa. The songs selected are my personal favourites, which means they may not necessarily give the fullest or broadest picture of African music, but hopefully they will whet your appetite.

Seven of the songs are from the Congo, and the other six are from six different countries. One last comment: Pamelo Mounk'a is perhaps my favourite African singer.

Now, for the track listing... If you click on the respective album titles, you will be linked to the blog sites that feature those albums. Many of the original download links are now dead, so I have only included those that are still active.

1. Siluvangi Wapi Accordeon

- Franco & L'OK Jazz

2. Monde Nouveau

- Itsiembu-Bi-Mbin

- From "L'ANPAC Présente, Vol. I" [1984]

3. Ce N'Est Que Ma Secrétaire

- Pamelo Mounk'a

- From "Samantha" [1982]

4. Amour Cherche Amour, Pts. 1 & 2

- Manana Antoine (Papa Disco)

- From a 1984 single

5. Soul Makossa

- Manu Dibango

- From "Soul Makossa" [1972]

6. Paulina Mineur

- Jeff Louna

- From "Sound D'Afrique II, 'Soukous'" [1982]

7. Dame La Que Tu La Tiennes

- Docteur Nico & L'African Fiesta

- From "African Party, Vol. I" [1968]

8. Brigitta

- The Melody Aces

- From "Favourite Melodies" [1963]

9. Ekassa, N°24 (Kirikisi)

- Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestros

- From "Talk Of The Town" [1973]

10. Les «On Dit»

- Franco, Baniel, Nana, & L'OK Jazz

- From "Le Grand Maître Franco, Baniel, Nana, Et Le T.P.O.K. Jazz Dans…" [1988]

11. La Fête Au Village

- African All-Stars

- From "Les Champions" [1977]

12. Mar Azul

- Cesaria Evora

- From "Mar Azul" [1991]

13. I Shall Sing [Live]

- Miriam Makeba

- From "Miriam Makeba: The Queen Of African Music" [1991]

Enjoy here!