African Voices: Songs of Life

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 24, 1996)
• Original Release Date: September 24, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Narada
• ASIN: B000005P64
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,835 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #27 in Music > Rock > Progressive > Electronic
  • #28 in Music > World Music > Africa > General AAS
  • #29 in Music > World Music > Africa > General

Track Listings

1. Kothbiro

2. Dala

3. Ondiek

4. Sutu Kun

5. Jali

6. Ekibobo

7. Ndere

8. Wasuze Otya?

9. Ngak

10. Igne

11. Mamadi

12. Woza Azania

13. Tatenda

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting, January 24, 2004

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I heard this CD when visiting Bogota. I walked into a gallery of the local artists and the music captured my soul. I was so moved by the melodies, I had to find out the title of the CD. The music is transcendent. My favorites are Kothbiro, Ondiek and Sutu Kun, and the invigorating, rythmic Ekbobo. But the best has to be the Wasuze Otya track with the laughter of the singers at the end of the track; you can sense their joy in their songs. The music is so uplifting and premeates with a positive feeling -- you can tell that the singers feel joy in living, and in life through the range of wonderful music; you want to go to their land, and be in their space. Wonderful!!! A must have!!!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Voice Transcendant, September 25, 2005

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Qevin Oji "bookthang" (Angel City) - See all my reviews

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Only a listen to this incredible and sublime collection with convince noise-weary ears and world-heavy souls of the healing power of the human voice.

I would love to hear a collection of this type which featured the voices of African women like Angelique Kidjo and Miriam Makeba.

Get it. You'll revisit it over and over.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, December 22, 2003

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Adrienne (Richmond, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

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This is one of the best CDs around. It is well worth it.