Pulse of Africa

1. Wo Mawu [Anlo-Ewe, Togo & Ghana]

2. Ngungu [Zuzuland]

3. Eboka

4. Basoga Lusoga [Uganda]

5. Mala [Senegal, Mali, Guinea, The Gambia]

6. Soului [Accra, Ghana]

7. Gboko Lia Yayri Kpamo (Central African Republic)

8. Nxai [Kalahari Busman, Botswana]

9. Unwabu [Swaziland Xhosa, Zulu]

10. Baba [Nguni Xhosa, South Africa]

11. Zima Gaza Koo (Central African Republic)

12. Kekebu [Shangaan - Mozambique & South Africa]

13. Domba [Venda, Northern South Africa]

14. Yolo Male (Central African Republic)

15. Mabo [Cameroon, Congo, & Central African Republic]

16. Eshe Eyele [Nigeria, Benin, Togo]

17. Zanga (Central African Republic)

18. Ibhungane [Zulu South Africa]

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Average customer rating: An excellent set of modern African drumming

Pulse of Africa Various Artists Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002BO09O Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

1. Wo Mawu [Anlo-Ewe, Togo & Ghana] - El Hadj Ensemble
2. Ngungu [Zuzuland] - African Works, Ipelegeng Group
3. Eboka - African Works, El Hadj Ensemble
4. Basoga Lusoga [Uganda] - El Hadj Ensemble
5. Mala [Senegal, Mali, Guinea, The Gambia] - El Hadj Ensemble
6. Soului [Accra, Ghana] - El Hadj Ensemble
7. Gboko Lia Yayri Kpamo [Central African Republic] - African Works
8. Nxai [Kalahari Busman, Botswana] - African Works,
9. Unwabu [Swaziland Xhosa, Zulu] - Ipelegeng Group
10. Baba [Nguni Xhosa, South Africa]
11. Zima Gaza Koo [Central African Republic] - African Works
12. Kekebu [Shangaan - Mozambique & South Africa] - El Hadj Ensemble
13. Domba [Venda, Northern South Africa]
14. Yolo Male [Central African Republic] - African Works, El Hadj Ensemble
15. Mabo [Cameroon, Congo, & Central African Republic] - African Works
16. Eshe Eyele [Nigeria, Benin, Togo] - El Hadj Ensemble
17. Zanga [Central African Republic] - African Works
18. Ibhungane [Zulu South Africa]

Customer Reviews:

An excellent set of modern African drumming.......2004-07-11

This set of drumming and percussive instrumentals is surprisingly compelling; I hadn't expected to be that into it, and then became transfixed as the waves of rhythm overtook me and carried me along. Five different groups perform on this well-paced collection: The El Hadj Ensemble specializes in Ghanaian and Senegalese drumming; Ipelegeng, Matodzi and the Soweto Ensemble represent South Africa and a group called African Works adds a "bush" beat to many tracks. Often these groups perform collaboratively, and the cumulative effect is quite nice. After decades of brisk, somewhat jarring drumming albums, it's nice to hear the recording methods and the presentation softening up a bit, so that the melodic and textural depths come out more clearly... There's no pop fusion going on here; the drumming is fairly pure, but it's also kind of laid back and pleasant to space out on, with plenty of stylistic variety. Very nice.

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Olaibo, Rhythms of Africa Olaibo Manufacturer: Olaibo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAESEW Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

1. Makuru
2. Kuku
3. Olaibo
4. Fanga
5. Asikatali
6. Egu
7. Yemaya
8. Kwabena
9. Babethandaza
10. Akiwowo
11. Baba's Tribute

Average customer rating: That's Humorous- But Not Fair! No one can touch Makaha Sons

Balanta Balo: Talking Wood of Casamance Malang Mane Manufacturer: Village Pulse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Senegal & Gambia | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005GEY Release Date: 1996-07-09

Tracks:

1. Sanya M'Bare Guen
2. Finda
3. Diamano Bifoula/Hal Ma Ti Wouna
4. Kimada
5. Gnima Seydi Selibande
6. Cisse
7. Banjul/Sago

Customer Reviews:

That's Humorous- But Not Fair!.......2002-03-24

Sorry - YES- I did laugh at the earlier review that identified this CD as "Hawaiian Music" ?

But let's be fair... it overlooks the fact that Malang Mané is from Senegal ( that's West Africa...eh?)
and he plays wonderful traditional wooden balafon music in the Balanta stylee.

This music is all about interlocking polyryhthms on the Balofon - a wooden xylphone with gourd resonators - struck with mallets that have home-made rubber heads. Soft organic funky polyryhthms. Ya mon!

File this CD with your West African collection or with Gamelon music from Bali or Indonesia, or Steve Reich's interlocking drumming circa "Music for 18 Musicians", or next to Evelyn Glennie...

Or as Michael Jackson so aptly put it... "Beat IT!"

No one can touch Makaha Sons.......1998-05-29

If you have never heard contemporary Hawaiian music you are in for a pleasant surprise. This group is the best. They will never fail to raise your mood and make you smile. Enjoy!

Average customer rating: Did not purchase the correct cd

Voices of Africa African Blackwood Manufacturer: Castle/Pulse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005V92A Release Date: 2002-03-08

Tracks:

1. Chants & Dances Of Fertility
2. Chants Of Thanks Foa Good Harvest
3. Dogon Funeral Dance
4. Chants & Dances To Heal The Spirit
5. Chants & Dances For Successful Hunting
6. Healing Dance With Spiritual Chant
7. Zambezi War Canoes With Chants
8. River Traders Of The Lipopo River
9. Lozi Ritual Of Manhood
10. Night Fishermen Of The Orange River
11. Bantu Ritual To Ward Off Evil Spirits
12. Warriors'canoes Of The Upper Niger River
13. Ehan Marriage Ritual & Dance
14. Shona Karanga Burial Ritual
15. Ukwu Rain Dance Ritual
16. Talking Drums Of The Okavango Delta
17. Kwai Zulu War Chant & Dance
18. Talking Drums Of The Upper Niger River
19. Serengeti Chant & Dance Of Fertility
20. Sufi Prayer Of Life
21. Dervish Dance & Chant
22. Ritual Snake Dance
23. Talking Winds Of The Tuareg
24. Market Belly Dancers With Chant
25. Sun Prayer & Dance Of Fertility For Virgins

Customer Reviews:

Did not purchase the correct cd.......2007-05-06

Hello, I purchased the wrong version of Voices of Africa.
But I did like some of the songs.

Average customer rating:

Drums of the Firdu Fula Amadu Bamba Manufacturer: Village Pulse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Senegal & Gambia | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005GEW Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

1. Jarawali
2. Haye
3. Dua Jabima
4. Wondelo Banye Handebe
5. Samba M'Ballo
6. N'Doke Maram Sawali
7. Sedou M'Be Samba
8. Yemaman Bailel Mami Lobani
9. Jarawali

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Feel The Pulse of Africa ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006JO1P Release Date: 2002-08-29

Tracks:

1. Qongqothwane (The Cockroach-Click Song)
2. Zimkile Inkomo (The Cows Are Gone)
3. Laphalali Igazi (The Shedding of Blood)
4. Umtshingo Nentombi (Snake Song)
5. Rwakanembe Makondere
6. Sibuyele 915
7. Senginkomo (Milking The Cows)
8. Kutsolo
9. Ithemba (Hope)
10. Qua Phu Gqi (Windfall)
11. Apha Egoli
12. Ikhalaphi
13. Giya Kasiamore
14. Sukulila (Don't Cry)
15. State of Emergency

Album Description

Feel the Pulse of Africa: Music of astonishing beauty, what a joy. This isn't just music it's the very heart of Africa. Recorded live at Baxter Theatre and City Hall Cape Town, South Africa.

Average customer rating: You have to love drums and no other instrument

A Land of Drummers Various Artists Manufacturer: Village Pulse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Senegal & Gambia | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005GEZ Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Reuss/Tatou Laube - Sabar Wolof
2. Thie Bou Dienne - Sabar Wolof
3. M' Balax - Tabala Wolof
4. Men's Chorus - Tabala Wolof
5. Chingo - Mandinka Drum Master
6. Lenjen - Mandinka Drum Master
7. Kimada - Balanta Balo
8. Cisse - Balanta Balo
9. Haye - Drums Of The Firdu Fula
10. Jarawali - Drums Of The Firdu Fula
11. Mansaba - Bougarabou
12. Sibangal - Bougarabou

Customer Reviews:

You have to love drums and no other instrument.......2004-09-02

Representing the styles of traditional West African drumming still alive in the region today is the all-drum compendium LAND OF DRUMMERS. You have to love drums and no other instrument to appreciate LAND OF DRUMMERS, but drum fans will find a lot to love here.

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Music of Africa Manufacturer: Castle Pulse/Wave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000190276 Release Date: 2005-11-22

Album Description

2004 release featuring 18 tracks from the likes of Shiya Group, Themba Band, & Ben's Band. Castle Pulse.

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Global Meditation, Vol. 3: Percussion - The Pulse Of Life Various Artists Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Ghana | Africa | International | Styles | Music Morocco | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zimbabwe | Africa | International | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation Music | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Global Meditation, Vol. 2: Ensembles - Harmony And Interplay ASIN: B000001OO4 Release Date: 1994-05-03

Tracks:

1. Farafina - Burkina Faso's Farafina
2. Lineage - Zakir Hussain And The Rhythm Experience
3. Chigamba - Stella Rabisai Chiweshe
4. Vodun - Rada Rite For Erzulie
5. Bodhran - Glen Velez
6. Waka - Mustapha Tettey Addy And Obonu Drummers
7. Tramin - Gnawa Musicians Of Marrakesh
8. Yemaya - Milton Cardona
9. Hachidan Uchi Daiko - Soh Daiko

Average customer rating: Great introduction to the world of inventive African rhythm exceptional music...

Feel the Pulse of Africa Amampondo Manufacturer: Ewm (UK) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001BG8 Release Date: 1994-09-05

Customer Reviews:

Great introduction to the world of inventive African rhythm.......1999-11-09

For anybody who is interested in the wealth of invention in traditional African music, this live album is a great addition to your world music collection. As is seemingly typical with the underlying rhythms, they are addictively basic, but constantly suprise you with using unusual instruments such as Antelope horns on 'Rwakanembe', a 22 note Mbira (an African thumb piano mounted in a calabash with bottle top resonators) on 'Kutsolo', and my favourite the African Xylophone on the uplifting 'Ithema'. All the songs have a story behind them, as described on the inside cover, making the album come to life, with tales of cockroaches, herding cows and snakes. 'Feel the Pulse of Africa' should engrave the drums in your head for days, so be warned!

exceptional music..........1999-11-06

I would happily give this CD five stars if only the recording quality were better. This is mesmerising, inspiring, can't-keep-still, traditional music, and I would have given a whole lot to be at the session when this CD was made. It is a necessity for any African music collection just the same. Check out their other CDs. Drums for Tomorrow has a contemporary twist, but altogether it's a successful marriage of styles.

World Music:

1. Radiomatia [Import]
2. Raga Ahari
3. Raga Miyan Ki Todi
4. Raggamuffin Hip Hop
5. Rendezvous
6. Sacred & Profane Music-The Middle Atlas
7. Sacrifice to Love
8. Sawaku: Music of Sarawak
9. Selection Talents [Import]
10. Solo Flight

World Music

world music

World Music

Jewel [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Pipes Alive!

Maria Callas Rarities: Interviews, Rehearsal, Arias

All Blues [Import]

Magic Orgasm [CD-single]

Mint

Meisterstucke [Import]

Neighborhood Creepas [Explicit Lyrics]

Now He Sings, Now He Sobs [Original recording remastered]

Mélodies Françaises

Minor Swing

Nice Work

New Jack City [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]

Hallelujah Train

Exponentially Monk