Songs of celebration and fight. Congratulations to Cameroon, the winners of the Africa Cup of Nations. Praise also goes to Egypt, Burkina Faso and Ghana for their performances. Music from these countries as well as Sierra Leone, USA, Mauritius and beyond.
Tag: Africa
Adama Dramé celebrates his fifty year career with his latest release, Dakan. The Burkinabe griot and djembefola (djembe player) mixes traditional and contemporary mandingo percussion to create a modern yet timeless record with his impressive ensemble.
Songs in solidarity. A playlist of music from the seven countries included in the Muslim Ban: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Transformations of rhythms. Music from Mauritania, Canada, Cambodia, Jamaica, Niger, Peru, Senegal, USA, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Scotland and beyond.