The Very Best of Africa

$16.99
Label
ARC Music
Release Date
March 29, 2019
Format
Added to Cart! View cart or continue shopping.


    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      VARIOUS
    • PERFORMER
      Various
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      March 29, 2019
    • UPC
      5019396283626
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      EUCD2836
    • LABEL
      ARC Music
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      World & International
    Works ⌄

    1. Iphupho

      Composer: Ntombifuthi Lushaba

      Ensemble: Afrika Mamas

    2. Manhanga

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Batanai

    3. Kayre

      Composer: Modou Touré, Ramon Goose, Abdoulaye Samb

      Ensemble: West African Blues Project

    4. Zula lelizwe

      Composer: Traditional, Dumisani Ramadu Moyo

      Ensemble: Insingizi

    5. Botswana

      Composer: Tebogo Tshotetsi, Seabelo Willy Moile

      Ensemble: Serankure Music Arts

    6. Kumini (Shy Girl) (Shangaan)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Umoya

    7. Push Push (Push the Old Car)

      Composer: Robin Hogarth, Sumitra Guha

      Ensemble: Gondwana Dawn

    8. Hamba

      Composer: Traditional

    9. Mosiele

      Composer: Elemotho

      Performer: Elemotho, Jackson Kaujeua Jr., Polina Loubnina, Elton- Witbooi, Jackson Wahengo, Tulonga Wahengo, Erick Hamuntenya, Emmanuel Karumazondo, Ralph Geiseb

    10. Shosholoza

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Black Umfolosi

    11. Mimiye

      Composer: Gabriella Ghermandi

      Performer: Gabriella Ghermandi, Aklilu Zewdie, Yohannes Afework, Michele Giuliani, Marcello Piarulli, Fasika Hailu, Cesare Pastanella

    12. Vou Morrer Assim' (I'll Die This Way!)

      Composer: Anonymous

      Ensemble: Yinguica

    13. Chukwuoma Igwe

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Voice of Vision Band

      Performer: Chidinma Okafor, Chimex Alex, Ejike Nduka, Joel Ezeji, Kadialy Kouyate, Nduka Onyeka, Peter Bafo

    14. Summer's Here

      Composer: Robin Hogarth, Barry van Zyl

      Ensemble: Tinyela

    15. Noyo omulungi

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Rachel Magoola

    16. Yeselam ayer (Peaceful Air)

      Composer: Eric van de Lest, Minyeshu

      Performer: Minyeshu, Yimam Mohammed, Wouter Schueler, Leon Steuns, Edward Capel, Harm Langermans, Rob Keeris, Peter de Hoop, Mellie Oudejans, Paul Willemsen, Gijs Batelaan, Anton Goudsmit, Wilbrand Meischke, Guy Wanzambi, Mike Roelofs, Eric van de Lest, Bas Bouma

    17. Xola Njalo

      Composer: Blessings Nqo

      Performer: Blessings Nqo

    18. Nkosi sikelele, Afrika (Xhosa)

      Composer: Enoch Mankayi Sontonga

      Ensemble: The African Methodist Choir


Music is woven into the fabric of Africa and is as vast and varied as the continent's many regions, nations, and ethnic groups. From traditional songs to contemporary compositions by inspired artists, ARC Music presents in this compilation of artists from all over Africa. Featured artists include Afrika Mamas, an all-female musical group hailing from South Africa who perform a song written by the group’s leader, Insingizi a cappella trio who come from Zimbabwe, Gondwana Dawn children’s choir, Gabriella Ghermandi from Ethiopia and more. The compilation was curated by Julia Beyer, director of ARC Music, who is well-known for leading the label into new, successful world music initiatives.