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The most comprehensive compilation of African music ever achieved, Africa 50 Years of Music collects 183 classic recordings by 183 important artists from 38 countries in North, South, East and West Africa. The artists include universal stars such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Youssou N Dour, Franco, Cheb Khaled, Cesaria Evora, Mulatu Astatke, Salif Keita, Manu Dibango and Oum Kalsoum. The tracks, licensed from some of the world s most respected record companies, are all original studio recordings or, in a few cases, famous concert performances. Most of them were made in the 50 years from 1960 to 2010 the era of African independence but two landmark Egyptian classics date from the 1940s. Many of these songs are known and loved worldwide: Pata Pata, Soul Makossa, Yeke Yeke, Sweet Mother, Mario, Shakara, Jive Soweto. Others will be revelations to even the most dedicated record collectors. The deluxe longbox set includes a 60-page book of photographs, record-cover reproductions, specially-commissioned artwork and essays by experts on each of Africa s popular styles. Pieces by Mark Hudson (Daily Telegraph), Véronique Mortaigne (Le Monde), Patrick Labesse (Le Monde), Francis Dordor (Les Inrockuptibles) Bouziane Daoudi (La Libération), Daniel Brown, Daniel Lieuze and Leonardo da Silva (RFI, French Radio). Anyone with serious interest in African music will recognize this set s extraordinary value. It will be the essential collection of African popular music for the next 50 years.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By migo1759
Format:Audio CD
If you love World/African music you MUST buy this . Celebrating 50 years of African independence and history, this set is dedicated to the regional music of this wonderful continent. 18 CDs grouped 'geographically': West,Southern, East, Central & North plus 2 selections of Lusophone Africa (inc Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique and others).
This is an exceptional collection that includes all the greats, plus some less well known artists (at least to me).
Comes with a fabulous 60 page booklet (1/2 English 1/2 French)covering the areas and their music and including brilliant illustrations.
The packaging is great too, featuring a stunning Baobab tree.
An essential collection.
(Note: I bought mine from Sterns Music - currently much cheaper).
This is an exceptional collection that includes all the greats, plus some less well known artists (at least to me).
Comes with a fabulous 60 page booklet (1/2 English 1/2 French)covering the areas and their music and including brilliant illustrations.
The packaging is great too, featuring a stunning Baobab tree.
An essential collection.
(Note: I bought mine from Sterns Music - currently much cheaper).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By E. J. Doosje
Format:Audio CD
Africa is BIG. So even an 18 CD compilation can only present a limited amount of music. However, given this limitation, this is an excellent musical exploration of this rich continent. No, it's not particularly cheap. But it has SO much great music by both famous artists and some lesser known big great artists. Some of my favorites include (among others) from
(1) West Africa (3 cd's): Baaba Maal, Orchestra Baobab, Youssou N'Dour and Ali Farka Toure
(2) East Africa (3 cd's): Mahmoud Ahmed (his fabulous greatest hit "Ere Mela Mela"), Mlimani Park Orchestra, Aster Aweke ("Africa's Aretha Franklin") and the great Alemayehu Eshete ("Africa's James Brown").
(3) North Africa (3 cd's): Oum Kalsoum, Mohamed Abdelwahab, Cheb Khaled, and Natja Aatabou
(4) South Africa (3 cd's): Miriam Makeba, Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens, Thomas Mapfuno and Hugh Masekela
(5) Central Africa (3 cd's): Manu Dibango, Franco and Staff Benda Bilili
(6) Lusophone Africa (3 cd's): Bonga, Mendes Mendes and Cesaria Evora.
The book is half English and half French, so it can not provide much information. However, the photos in the book are excellent (lots of reproductions of original art work of singles or albums). All in all, this is a great package! My only reservation is the book and the fact that while most CD's are filled till the maximum (75+ minutes), this is not the case for all CD's. But that shouldn't spoil the pure joy that one can experience listening to this great music from this rich continent. You can start your musical journey right here!
(1) West Africa (3 cd's): Baaba Maal, Orchestra Baobab, Youssou N'Dour and Ali Farka Toure
(2) East Africa (3 cd's): Mahmoud Ahmed (his fabulous greatest hit "Ere Mela Mela"), Mlimani Park Orchestra, Aster Aweke ("Africa's Aretha Franklin") and the great Alemayehu Eshete ("Africa's James Brown").
(3) North Africa (3 cd's): Oum Kalsoum, Mohamed Abdelwahab, Cheb Khaled, and Natja Aatabou
(4) South Africa (3 cd's): Miriam Makeba, Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens, Thomas Mapfuno and Hugh Masekela
(5) Central Africa (3 cd's): Manu Dibango, Franco and Staff Benda Bilili
(6) Lusophone Africa (3 cd's): Bonga, Mendes Mendes and Cesaria Evora.
The book is half English and half French, so it can not provide much information. However, the photos in the book are excellent (lots of reproductions of original art work of singles or albums). All in all, this is a great package! My only reservation is the book and the fact that while most CD's are filled till the maximum (75+ minutes), this is not the case for all CD's. But that shouldn't spoil the pure joy that one can experience listening to this great music from this rich continent. You can start your musical journey right here!
Format:Audio CD
BRILLIANT,GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY AND ONLY A REAL ANORAK OF AN AFRICAN MUSIC BUFF WOULD ALREADY OWN A SMALL FRACTION OF THE TRACKS COMPILED HERE...AND UNLIKE ALOT OF BOX SETS AROUND THESE DAYS,THESE INVIVIDUAL CDs ARE NOT AVAILABLE SEPERATELY.
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