1. Khadja Nin (Burundi) - Afrika Obota - 4:48
What a voice and what drama! Pierre Akendengue of Gabon wrote this fine song, which is an ode to African unity and prosperity. The title means "Mother Africa" in the Miéne language, a Bantu dialect of Gabon.

2. Nipa (Ghana) - Oba Desenfo - 3:12
From the album "Ghana a Capella" available on Amazon and elsewhere, and featured on this Calabash page.

3. Daby Balde (Senegal) - Waino Blues - 4:21
About a visit to a marabout, an Islamic spiritual leader. Daby Balde is from the southern part of Senegal. Here is a biography with video clips.

4. Hijas del Sol (Equatorial Guinea) - E ria ë nta - 3:07
The "Daughters of the Sun" of Bantu heritage are from the island of Bioko off the coast of Cameroon. Here is a biography on Calabash.

5. Ntsakala (Congo DRC) - Mbote - 4:27
An "ntsakala" is a maraca-like rhythm instrument from the Congo, made of a tin can punched with holes and filled with seeds. This Congolese-Swiss duo performs folk music characteristic of southern Congo.

6. Zodwa (South Africa) - Indlela - 4:58
South African gospel music with exceptional vibrance and drive. Here is more about Zodwa on Calabash. This song is from a compilation of South African gospel music.

7. Fiona Mukasa (Uganda) - Wamilele (Everlasting God) - 4:46
Downloadable from this page, which has other interesting Ugandan music. Uganda has a very lively gospel music culture; see for example Holyspins. Fiona Mukasa's late father, Elly Wamala, was also a renowned musician in Uganda.

8. Original Zengela Band (Kenya) - Sophie - 4:55
A wonderful group from Mombasa about which very little can be found, though the number of links on Google continues to rise.

9. Nalu (Zambia) - Mwana Mfumu - 5:15
Nalu is "Zambia's True Love songbird", as stated on this Calabash page.

10. D’Gary (Madagascar) - Samby Lomay - 3:10
From D'Gary's fifth album. This Calabash page includes an interesting biography.

11. Seyi, Mr Jeje (Nigeria) - Moni Jesu - 3:09
A highly unusual and rhythmically complex hymn: "God is good". Here is the artist's website.

12. Coco Mbassi (Cameroon) - D - 4:20
Coco Mbassi writes all of her music and lyrics, sometimes collaborating with her classical-bassist husband. Her music is soulful, private and spiritual. Her Calabash page has a very informative biography.