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The Very Best of Africa
ARC Music

The Very Best of Africa

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Details

Composer
VARIOUS
Artist
Various
Format
CD
Label
ARC Music
Released
Mar 29, 2019
Catalog #
EUCD2836
UPC
5019396283626

About

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.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 Iphupho 03:55
    Track
    1
    Title
    Iphupho
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Ntombifuthi Lushaba
    Ensemble
    Afrika Mamas
  2. 2 Manhanga 07:00
    Track
    2
    Title
    Manhanga
    Duration
    07:00
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Batanai
  3. 3 Kayre 04:28
    Track
    3
    Title
    Kayre
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Modou Touré, Ramon Goose, Abdoulaye Samb
    Ensemble
    West African Blues Project
  4. 4 Zula lelizwe 03:45
    Track
    4
    Title
    Zula lelizwe
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Traditional, Dumisani Ramadu Moyo
    Ensemble
    Insingizi
  5. 5 Botswana 03:32
    Track
    5
    Title
    Botswana
    Duration
    03:32
    Composer
    Tebogo Tshotetsi, Seabelo Willy Moile
    Ensemble
    Serankure Music Arts
  6. 6 Kumini (Shy Girl) (Shangaan) 03:16
    Track
    6
    Title
    Kumini (Shy Girl) (Shangaan)
    Duration
    03:16
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Umoya
  7. 7 Push Push (Push the Old Car) 01:28
    Track
    7
    Title
    Push Push (Push the Old Car)
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Robin Hogarth, Sumitra Guha
    Ensemble
    Gondwana Dawn
  8. 8 Hamba 04:10
    Track
    8
    Title
    Hamba
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Traditional
  9. 9 Mosiele 04:34
    Track
    9
    Title
    Mosiele
    Duration
    04:34
    Composer
    Elemotho
    Performer
    Elemotho, Jackson Kaujeua Jr., Polina Loubnina, Elton- Witbooi, Jackson Wahengo, Tulonga Wahengo, Erick Hamuntenya, Emmanuel Karumazondo, Ralph Geiseb
  10. 10 Shosholoza 03:49
    Track
    10
    Title
    Shosholoza
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Black Umfolosi
  11. 11 Mimiye 05:25
    Track
    11
    Title
    Mimiye
    Duration
    05:25
    Composer
    Gabriella Ghermandi
    Performer
    Gabriella Ghermandi, Aklilu Zewdie, Yohannes Afework, Michele Giuliani, Marcello Piarulli, Fasika Hailu, Cesare Pastanella
  12. 12 Vou Morrer Assim' (I'll Die This Way!) 05:00
    Track
    12
    Title
    Vou Morrer Assim' (I'll Die This Way!)
    Duration
    05:00
    Composer
    Anonymous
    Ensemble
    Yinguica
  13. 13 Chukwuoma Igwe 05:38
    Track
    13
    Title
    Chukwuoma Igwe
    Duration
    05:38
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Chidinma Okafor, Chimex Alex, Ejike Nduka, Joel Ezeji, Kadialy Kouyate, Nduka Onyeka, Peter Bafo
    Ensemble
    Voice of Vision Band
  14. 14 Summer's Here 02:16
    Track
    14
    Title
    Summer's Here
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Robin Hogarth, Barry van Zyl
    Ensemble
    Tinyela
  15. 15 Noyo omulungi 05:16
    Track
    15
    Title
    Noyo omulungi
    Duration
    05:16
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Rachel Magoola
  16. 16 Yeselam ayer (Peaceful Air) 03:36
    Track
    16
    Title
    Yeselam ayer (Peaceful Air)
    Duration
    03:36
    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. 17 Xola Njalo 03:42
    Track
    17
    Title
    Xola Njalo
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    Blessings Nqo
    Performer
    Blessings Nqo
  18. 18 Nkosi sikelele, Afrika (Xhosa) 03:25
    Track
    18
    Title
    Nkosi sikelele, Afrika (Xhosa)
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Enoch Mankayi Sontonga
    Ensemble
    The African Methodist Choir