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Unwired: Africa
Unwired: Africa is a world music benefit compilation album originally released in 2000, with proceeds going to Amnesty International. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,[1] the release features African acoustic music, from traditional to pop.[2] The compilation was produced and compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network. Catherine Steinmann wrote the liner notes.[3][4]
| Unwired: Africa | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | 26 September 2000 | |||
| Genre | World, acoustic, African | |||
| Length | 72:22 | |||
| Label | World Music Network | |||
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Countries represented in this compilation include Mozambique, Mali, Zimbabwe, the DRC, Cape Verde, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Egypt, Madagascar, and South Africa.
Critical reception edit
Writing for AllMusic, Bret Love called the album "consistently excellent" and "a beautiful compilation for those interested in the lighter side of African music".[2]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Artist (Country) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Masikini" | Eyuphuro | 5:11 |
| 2. | "Kayini Wura" | Oumou Sangare | 5:59 |
| 3. | "Sikulu" | Mose Se Sengo | 7:08 |
| 4. | "Valsa Azul" | Simentera | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Komssou" | Setona | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Yamfa" | Toumani Diabaté & Ballaké Sissoko | 5:10 |
| 7. | "Jaman Moro" | Afel Bocoum | 4:15 |
| 8. | "Midje" | Momo Wandel Soumah | 5:07 |
| 9. | "Hassaniya Song for Dancing" | Khalifa Ould Eide & Dimi Mint Abba | 5:22 |
| 10. | "Elleya Misafir" | Salamat | 6:46 |
| 11. | "Retany" | Tarika | 3:44 |
| 12. | "Mwana Wamambo" | Oliver Mtukudzi | 5:35 |
| 13. | "Mukanga Poto" | Spirit Talk Mbira | 5:57 |
| 14. | "Eleventh Hour" | Abdullah Ibrahim | 4:18 |
References edit
- ^ Douglas H., Henkle (2012-10-23). "Rough Guide Discography / World Music Network Discography". FolkLib Index : A Library of Folk Music Links. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ a b c Love, Bret. "Unwired: Africa (Rough Guide)". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 Jan 2014.
- ^ World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ WorldCat. Unwired : Africa : koras, mbiras, guitars : an acoustic voyage. OCLC. OCLC 473020929. Retrieved 2014-01-25.