The music of East Africa is far less familiar to most international aficionados those of Mali, Senegal, Congo or South Africa. But Kenya, in particular, offers a cornucopia of indelible grooves that demand to be heard and celebrated. Sultry yet sparkling Swahili rumba and local variations on the ubiquitous Congolese soukous trend (both descended from Cuban sources) exist side-by-side with crisp, throbbing Benga combos and graceful, earthy, Indian/Islamic-influenced Taarab orchestras. All make elegant, delicious listening but modern trends from the USA and elsewhere are also seeping in. Nyota Ndogo's sexy lead singer sounds like a saltier Sade on "Chereko" while Gidi Gidi Maji Maji's rap track "Ting Badi Malo" sounds like, well, hip-hop in another language. Pick hit: Suzzana Owiyo's "Kisumu" wherein dueling male and female lead singers and a sweet-sour chorus are underpinned by acoustic guitars and what sounds like Pygmy flutes, a Brazilian surdo drum and shrieking cuica. --Christina Roden
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ASIN: B0001W30E0 Release Date: 2004-05-17 |
Tracks:
- Nduraga Ngwetereire - Queen Jane
- Ting' Badi Malo - Gidi Gidi Maji Maji
- Chereko - Nyota Ndogo
- Mama Sofi Pt.2 - Kakai Kilonzo
- Muhogo - Miraj Juma
- Kisumu 100 - Suzzana Owiyo
- Hasidi Hana Sababu - Golden Sounds Band
- Yamala (Responsibility) - Yunasi
- Beatrice #4 - D.O. Misiani
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The music of East Africa is far less familiar to most international aficionados those of Mali, Senegal, Congo or South Africa. But Kenya, in particular, offers a cornucopia of indelible grooves that demand to be heard and celebrated. Sultry yet sparkling Swahili rumba and local variations on the ubiquitous Congolese soukous trend (both descended from Cuban sources) exist side-by-side with crisp, throbbing Benga combos and graceful, earthy, Indian/Islamic-influenced Taarab orchestras. All make elegant, delicious listening but modern trends from the USA and elsewhere are also seeping in. Nyota Ndogo's sexy lead singer sounds like a saltier Sade on "Chereko" while Gidi Gidi Maji Maji's rap track "Ting Badi Malo" sounds like, well, hip-hop in another language. Pick hit: Suzzana Owiyo's "Kisumu" wherein dueling male and female lead singers and a sweet-sour chorus are underpinned by acoustic guitars and what sounds like Pygmy flutes, a Brazilian surdo drum and shrieking cuica. --Christina Roden
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The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya & Tanzania
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ASIN: B00000B6SB Release Date: 1996-11-05 |
Tracks:
- Mwongele - Simba Wanyika
- V.B. Pod Wamol - Victoria Kings
- Junja Mifupa - Samba Mapangala
- Piny Ose Mer - D.O. Misiani & Shirati Jazz
- Esiesi Siolle - Abana Ba Nasery
- Likuta Bibi - Henry Makobi
- Jacob Omolo - Ogwang Lelo Okoth With Paddy J. Onono
- Tanzania Yetu - Master Musicians Of Tanzania
- Wagogo Initaition Dance - 'Moheme' Dance Tanzania
- Edita - Milimani Park Orchestra
- Usia Kwa Watoto - Juwata Jazz Band
- Mtindo Wa Mombasa - Zein Musical Party
- Sibadili - Culture Musical Club
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East Africa at it's Best!.......2002-03-05
Following this, we are treated to "Jacob Omolo", by Ogweng Lelo Okoth and Padddy J. Onono, which, while entirely African, definately has some eastern influences on it. Following this, is another folksy eastern influenced song from the Master Musicians of Tanzania. The next track, somewhat surprisingly, is a traditional Wagogo intiation ritual. I was a little surprised by this track, but it is an excellent example of traditonal Wagogo music,and really does help to highlight to sheer diversity of eastern Africa.
The next two tracks, are some more excellent selections of African pop music, with a somewhat more dancey beat to them than the previous selections. The next track is Zein Musical Party's "Mtindo Wa Mombasa", a dancy Middle-Eastern number, with firey lyrics. Finally, we close out with aother selection of Taraab music, this time Culture Music Club's "Sibadli". Over all, this is an excellent CD, though there is a definate leaning towards pop music over other styles. I myself would have enjoyed more Taraab music, but still, that doesn't change the fact that this is a great CD
Hidden musical gems.......2000-09-27
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