Mama Africa

Shakatak, Suzzana Owiyo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arc Music
• ASIN: B0002BO06M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #662,335 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Kisumu 100

2. Wachna

3. Ngoma

4. Mama Arfica

5. Sandore

6. Vyie

7. Suna Ka Ngeya

8. Pole Pole

9. Masela

10. Lek Ne Wounda

11. Minwa Mary (My Mum Mary)

12. Kisumu 100 [Benga Mix]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling female vocalist from Kenya, September 23, 2004

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mama Africa (Audio CD)

The CD "Mama Africa" opens with a drum riff and the very clear and distinct singing of Suzzana Owiyo. This is a voice to be reckoned with. The song Kisumu 100 is backed up by familiar African chorus and yet is new-sounding, blending modern African Pop with a really innovative sound. The title song "Mama Africa" is a tiny bit reminiscent of Miriam Makeba, very folk-ballad. This is not a cliche sound--it is a blend of the best of traditional, pop and international World Music. If you like African pop and African singing such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, you should really enjoy Suzzana Owiyo.

4.0 out of 5 stars Traditional gone global, September 27, 2009

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mkosa "mwandishi" (seattle, wa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mama Africa (MP3 Download)

Her music combines the traditional with the modern. For those familiar with Miriam Makeba, Rokia Traore, Sally Nyolo and a bit of Zap Mama, you will not be disappointed. The music is both folksy and contemporary. She has managed to find a balance by sticking to the familiar....the traditional instruments. Language barrier should not be a problem. Her voice blends very well with her music. It would be interesting if she could collaborate with somebody like Yousour N'dour. She is from East Africa which is not known for traditional music variety as the West Africans.

5.0 out of 5 stars Suzzane Owiyo Great music, May 9, 2009

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This review is from: Mama Africa (Audio CD)

I loved the album. She has a distinct style that combines a soulful blend of guitar riffs and traditional instruments which her voice beautifully compliments. A must have!