Africa March 2009

http://www.kasiisiproject.org/playlists/AfricaMarch2009.htm

1. Soweto (Country) - Interlude - 1:00
Listen to a sample of this song on Amazon.

2. Phinda (South Africa) - Ndiyo Yida - 5:13
Listen to a sample of this song.

3. Taj Mahal and Toumani Diabaté (US, Mali) - Queen Bee - 5:06
A blog review of this song and its album. Listen to a sample.

4. Tiharea (Madagascar) - Hoe Raho - 4:15
Listen to a sample.

5. Mamany Keita (Mali) - Gnima Diala - 5:04
Frank Bessem mentions Mamany in this entry on Djelimady Tounkara. Listen to a sample.

6. Nomad (Congo DRC, Germany) - Nini Te - 3:50
Listen.

7. Aïcha Koné (Ivory Coast) - Dia 2006 - 4:21
Listen.

8. Louanges De Vie (Country) - Yébéyiwa - 5:12
Particularly bright and cheerful gospel music from a group of unknown origin. Listen.

9. Abou Chihabi (Comoros Islands) - Maesha - 4:47
Listen.

10. Micka (Ivory Coast) - Bapasségué - 5:26
Watch beautiful Micka sing on YouTube. Listen.

11. Rokia Traorè (Mali) - Wanita - 5:36
Her web site. Watch the riveting 'Mbifo' on YouTube. Listen.

12. Abdou Guité Seck (Sénégal) - Allaaji - 4:28
The "Golden Voice of Sénégal". His web site has a detailed biography. Listen.

13. Phinda (South Africa) - Joilinkomo - 4:46
Listen.

14. Madala Kunene (South Africa) - Ulimmat - 2:12
This simple, striking melody starts off the Kasiisi Project's introductory video on YouTube. Listen.