Acoustic Africa

$14.97

1. Diogal • Sore • (Senegal) 2. Eneida Marta • Mindjer Doce Mel • (Guinea-Bissau) 3. Rajery • Misahotaka Ny Akama • (Madagascar) 4. Angélique Kidjo • Sedjedo • (Benin) 5. Vusi Mahlasela • Basimanyana • (South Africa) 6. Faya Tess & Lokua Kanza • Bana • (Congo) 7. Laye Sow • Mauritania • (Senegal) 8. Gabriela Mendes • Tradição • (Cape Verde) 9. Habib Koité • Baro • (Mali) 10. Dobet Gnahoré • Palea • (Ivory Coast) 11. Manecas Costa • Antonia • (Guinea-Bissau) 12. Djélimady Tounkara • Fanta Bourama • (Mali) Click to hear sample tracks

Every so often, an album comes along that reminds us why we are so moved by song: the melody, the rhythm, and the message. Putumayo has presented a variety of world music CDs, but African music has been the consistent heart and soul of its offerings. Putumayo World Music is pleased to present Acoustic Africa, a captivating collection showcasing some of Africa's greatest singer-songwriters in beautifully stripped down displays of acoustic mastery. These artists are helping to spearhead an acoustic revolution in stark contrast to the studio-based, synthesized dance music that became the standard for African pop-stars of the 1980's and 90's. On Acoustic Africa, you'll discover gentle folk songs from Senegal, a protest song from South Africa, blues-tinged ballads from Mali and much more.

Watch the video: Habib performing the song "Wassiye" live in Germany

A portion of Putumayo's proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to Mercy Corps in support of their efforts to help AIDS victims and the victims of the civil war in Darfur, and to Oxfam America and Oxfam Novib's "Make Trade Fair" campaign to improve trade conditions for African countries.

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