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| 1. Magno Mako (Ismael Isaac) |
| 2. Vision (MoKalamity & the Wizards ) |
| 3. Congo Natty (Bingui Jaa Jammy) |
| 4. Jabulani (Zoro) |
| 5. Krebo Cheo (Nino Galissa) |
| 6. Bô Ten Qu'Luta' (One Love Family) |
| 7. Steppin Into Zion (Kwame Bediako) |
| 8. On Veut Se Marier (Ba Cissoko featuring Tiken Jah Fakoly) |
| 9. Jah Libile (Serges Kassy) |
| 10. Man of Sorrow (Majek Fashek) |
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A jammin collection of reggae sounds from Africa
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Format:Audio CD
Various Artists - Putumayo Presents African Reggae (Putumayo Records)
Putumayo Records is operating one of the more interesting business models out there in the music biz world. They definitely appear to be bucking trends by getting their CDs out via a network of gift shops, coffee-houses and clothing retailers, as well as conventional record stores. Their release schedule ticks over at about one new CD a month, mostly in the world and folk genres, with the occasional release aimed at the kids market - and the odd weird hybrid title: "Latin Reggae" anyone?
It's another hybrid reggae release we've got in the player at the moment - their "Reggae Africa" collection. I lived and travelled in East Africa back in the late `80s, and there wasn't much reggae being played. The club dancefloors were ruled by the big Congolese Soukous artists of the day and the Rastas on the street corners we're more likely to have Western pop blasting from their boom boxes rather than the latest Alpha Blondy tape. A couple of spins of "Reggae Africa", and you can see their point. Take away the novelty value of hearing these songs sung in French and Portuguese, and it all sounds terribly lightweight when compared to the Jamaican sound. Although, a couple of things stand up: Mo'Kalamity & The Wizards' "Vision" gets a very cool, Aswad style, summery reggae pop groove going and Nigeria's Majek Fashek's "Man Of Sorrow" melds a Kingston rhythm with a Lagos horn section and London guitars. I'm seriously considering buying an album. 5/10
Putumayo Records is operating one of the more interesting business models out there in the music biz world. They definitely appear to be bucking trends by getting their CDs out via a network of gift shops, coffee-houses and clothing retailers, as well as conventional record stores. Their release schedule ticks over at about one new CD a month, mostly in the world and folk genres, with the occasional release aimed at the kids market - and the odd weird hybrid title: "Latin Reggae" anyone?
It's another hybrid reggae release we've got in the player at the moment - their "Reggae Africa" collection. I lived and travelled in East Africa back in the late `80s, and there wasn't much reggae being played. The club dancefloors were ruled by the big Congolese Soukous artists of the day and the Rastas on the street corners we're more likely to have Western pop blasting from their boom boxes rather than the latest Alpha Blondy tape. A couple of spins of "Reggae Africa", and you can see their point. Take away the novelty value of hearing these songs sung in French and Portuguese, and it all sounds terribly lightweight when compared to the Jamaican sound. Although, a couple of things stand up: Mo'Kalamity & The Wizards' "Vision" gets a very cool, Aswad style, summery reggae pop groove going and Nigeria's Majek Fashek's "Man Of Sorrow" melds a Kingston rhythm with a Lagos horn section and London guitars. I'm seriously considering buying an album. 5/10
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
International riddims
28 Jan 2009
Format:Audio CD
"Putumayo Presents: African Reggae"
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This is a strong set of modern reggae tunes from various Africa countries, including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, South Africa and several artists each from the Cape Verde Islands and Ivory Coast. The appeal of reggae music, which is a product of the African diaspora, to African artists is readily apparent -- it shares a musical heritage with Africa's past, along with a politically conscious world view in the present. Most of the artists here are unknown to me (which I usually find appealing) and several are pleasant surprises. There are some pretty cool songs on here, particularly those sung in local languages... indeed, hearing reggae sung in different languages does a lot to help a jaded old-timer like me to hear the music with new ears, and get into the music again. Another strong set on Putumayo -- definitely worth checking out! (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Guide To World Music)
(Putumayo Records, 2009)
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This is a strong set of modern reggae tunes from various Africa countries, including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, South Africa and several artists each from the Cape Verde Islands and Ivory Coast. The appeal of reggae music, which is a product of the African diaspora, to African artists is readily apparent -- it shares a musical heritage with Africa's past, along with a politically conscious world view in the present. Most of the artists here are unknown to me (which I usually find appealing) and several are pleasant surprises. There are some pretty cool songs on here, particularly those sung in local languages... indeed, hearing reggae sung in different languages does a lot to help a jaded old-timer like me to hear the music with new ears, and get into the music again. Another strong set on Putumayo -- definitely worth checking out! (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Guide To World Music)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Roots Reggae
27 April 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
"African Reggae" is Putumayo's journey through the Jamaican music's African roots. Rastafarianism, which brought forth reggae, came from a syncretic Ethiopian/Christian reverence for Haile Selassie. Reggae often has socially conscious lyrics,and this collection is no exception. It's delightful, rootsy,and one of Putumayo's best African compilations.
"African Reggae" opens with Cote D'Ivoire's dynamic Ishmael Isaac singing "Magno Mako" (Pity). Ishmael Isaac suffered from polio at a young age, yet it hasn't stopped his music. Burkina Faso's Bingui Jaa Jammy honors Africa in song. South African singer Zoro sings about being jubilant despite suffering. He sings from experience. He was shot by a cop and was paralyzed from the waist down. Amazingly, he recovered. One Love Family from Cape Verde sings about uniting to combat humanity's ills. Kwame Bediako's "Steppin' into Zion" is another song about triumph over adversity. Guinea's Ba Cissoko sings a rootsy love song. Serges Kassy, from Cote d'Ivoire, sings about racial unity.
"African Reggae" is socially conscious and delightful! Feel the righteous rootsy riddims!
"African Reggae" opens with Cote D'Ivoire's dynamic Ishmael Isaac singing "Magno Mako" (Pity). Ishmael Isaac suffered from polio at a young age, yet it hasn't stopped his music. Burkina Faso's Bingui Jaa Jammy honors Africa in song. South African singer Zoro sings about being jubilant despite suffering. He sings from experience. He was shot by a cop and was paralyzed from the waist down. Amazingly, he recovered. One Love Family from Cape Verde sings about uniting to combat humanity's ills. Kwame Bediako's "Steppin' into Zion" is another song about triumph over adversity. Guinea's Ba Cissoko sings a rootsy love song. Serges Kassy, from Cote d'Ivoire, sings about racial unity.
"African Reggae" is socially conscious and delightful! Feel the righteous rootsy riddims!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
righteous reggae
23 Mar 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this cd for my grandson's bday, but had to open it up first and listen to the entire cd. it's great, each track has its own beat and sound, just makes you want to get up and dance. you won't be disappointed.
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