Tag: Burkina Faso

March 20, 2017
February 6, 2017

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.

February 6, 2017

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.

January 2, 2017

Ring in the new year with vibrant sounds from inspirational sources. Music from Burkina Faso, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Ethiopia, Peru, Cape Verde, Togo, Mali, USA and beyond.

December 19, 2016