Customer Reviews

Spirit of Africa

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On a whim, I purchased this album at a local used record shop and this album really stimulated my interest in African music. An AIDS-awareness project, this album covers a wide variety of musical styles from across the continent, representing Somalia, Senegal, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Algeria, Tanzania, and several other regions, providing an excellent sampler of African music. Some of the songs seem more specifically tailored to a Western audience, such as the Paul Oakenfold remix of Maryam Mursal's "Somalia Don't Shame Yourself" (Somali Udida Ceb), which is quite different from the version on her album "The Journey". This album may not be for the purist, but for the casual listener or someone who wants a great introduction to the wide palette of African musical styles, I would highly recommend this compilation.

Excellent mixture of authentic music. I love the first song by Papa Wemba, the blend of piano with his vocal stylings is quite wonderful.

Outstanding value. Great mix of artists and styles of songs. If you like anything about African music, you won't be dissapointed. 5 stars.