African Lullaby

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 1999)
• Original Release Date: June 22, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ellipsis Arts
• ASIN: B00000JCRJ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,538 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #3 in Music > World Music > Africa > Guinea
  • #4 in Music > World Music > Africa > Ivory Coast
  • #6 in Music > World Music > Africa > Zimbabwe

Track Listings

1. Thula Mtwana - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

2. Omo - Kemi Akanni

3. Kounandi Deni - Abdoulaye Diabate

4. Mayo Mpapa - Muriel Mwamba

5. Nyandolo - Ayub Ogada

6. Ayo Nene Touti - Mor Dior Bamba

7. Thula Thula - Ntomb'khona Dlamini

8. Webake - Samite

9. Oluronbi - Floxy Bee, The Hikosso Queen

10. Diriyo Nakana - Sadio Kouyate

11. Diyore - Abou Sylla

12. Sigalagala - Anindo

13. Tesegu - Danone O'Sow

14. Chitsidzo - Stella Rambisai Chiweshe

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

As with other Ellipsis Arts releases, African Lullaby is more than a stellar music collection. Its delightful liner notes provide ample context for these "love songs for children" and the collection's innovative earth-friendly packaging is a work of art unto itself. Commencing with the bewitching Zulu harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Thula Mtwana" sets the tone, creating an atmosphere of warmth, safety, and peace, and is followed by a baker's dozen that reflect the gentle rhythms of an abundantly diverse continent. "Kounandu Deni" marries the dancing melody of Malian guitar and African harp with lyrics of paternal providence. Broadway's Sarafina! and The Lion King cast member Ntomb'khona Dlamini wails soulfully on "Thula Thula," and "Chitsidzo" is a mystical reverie of parental love and spousal longing accompanied by the intense beauty of a mbira (thumb piano). Standing head and shoulders above others in its class, African Lullaby is testimony to the awesome power of music. --Paige La Grone

Product Description

African Lullaby

This collection of lullabies reflects the warmth, musical richness, and soothing rhythms of the African continent. It is a gathering of talented singers and musicians whose gifts are recognized internationally.

Young and old ears will delight in the magical sounds of mbira, balaphone, kora, a capella vocals, guitar, bamboo flutes, dundun, and talking drum.

The lyrics sing of folklore, family, and village life in the traditional languages of the Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, and South Africa. They communicate the love that these African artists feel for children and humankind—a love that transcends language.

Features Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ayub Ogada, Samite, Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, and more.

The notes include original lyrics and English translations.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, November 17, 1999

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Susan Ginn - See all my reviews

This review is from: African Lullaby (Audio CD)

I wanted to give my three children (6, 5, and 3) a taste of African music and this cd was quite the find! They love it and request it often.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want music therapy? Here it is!, September 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: African Lullaby (Audio CD)

We bought this CD for our children, but we probably enjoy listening to it more than they do! The tunes on this enchanting CD have a way of soothing, calming, and relaxing you. It's like being cradled and gently rocked in loving arms, but in a musical way. We love it...I recommend it for Moms and Dads and, oh yeah, of course the kids!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT, September 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: African Lullaby (Audio CD)

Gorgeous! Great alternatives to "When the Bough Breaks". An excellent addition to any collection, even if you don't have a kid!