Music of Tanzania

1. Chuoda

2. Children's Dance Song

3. Children's Dance Song II

4. Hand-Clapping Game Song

5. Jump Rope Song I

6. Jump Rope Song II

7. Bepali

8. Muendeke

9. Nyabelo

10. Masao

11. Mkwaju

12. Itete Angoma

13. New Year-Harvest Festival

14. Marimba Duet

15. Mkwaju I

16. Mkwaju II

Music of Tanzania,Various Artists,World Music Library,African Folk,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Tanzania

Average customer rating: I found it! Trans-Continental African rythms come together

Traditional Songs & Dances from Africa: Ojah Adzido & Pan African Dance Ensemble Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Ghana | Africa | International | Styles | Music Guinea | Africa | International | Styles | Music Nigeria | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music Tanzania | Africa | International | Styles | Music Benin | Africa | International | Styles | Music Ivory Coast | Africa | International | Styles | Music Senegal & Gambia | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zimbabwe | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: African Tribal Music & Dances Exotic Voices from Africa: 30 of the Best African Vocal Groups Roots!! African Drums Drums of Passion Traditional Songs & Dances from Africa ASIN: B00004W1FK Release Date: 2000-08-29

Tracks:

1. Kumpo: Dance From Senegal - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...
2. Bawa: Dance From Ghana - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...
3. Iphi Yeza: Dance From South Africa - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...
4. Tongoyo: Dance From Zimbabwe - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...
5. Tsinanbera: Dance From Zimbabwe - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...
6. Gule Wamkulu Mask Dance: Dance From Malawi - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...
7. Adzogbo: Dance From Benin - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...
8. Mbende: Dance From Zimbabwe - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...
9. Wali: Dance From Guinea - George Ankrah/Paulinus Bozie/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/John Mensah/Yao Sevordzie...

Tracks:

1. Egwabo: Dance From Ghana - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....
2. Sekiapu: Dance From Nigeria - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....
3. Isikuti: Dance From Kenya - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....
4. Warrior: Dance From South Africa - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....
5. Wali: Dance From Guinea - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....
6. Sindimba: Dance From Tanzania - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....
7. Zagrobi: Dance From Ivory Coast - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....
8. Atilogwu: Dance From Nigeria - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....
9. Tematei/Zaouli: Dance From Ivory Coast - George Ankrah/Charles Abiodun Jaja/Charles James/Richmond Kwame Kessie/Joseph Odartey Lamptey....

Customer Reviews:

I found it!.......2005-12-27

At last! I've been looking for this African music for ages, I had lost hope. It takes me to Africa everytime I listen to it. It's incredible!

Trans-Continental African rythms come together.......2001-04-08

this record is a great representation of traditional african music. although ity leaves out quite a bit of countries in the collection, it caputres the liveliness of african folk music. I love it.

Average customer rating: The Diverse sounds of East African civilization

Rough Guide to the Music of Tanzania Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya Rough Guide to the Music of Madagascar The Rough Guide to the Music of Sudan The Rough Guide to the Music of Nigeria and Ghana The Rough Guide to the Music of the Sahara ASIN: B000EHQ7NS Release Date: 2006-03-17

Tracks:

1. Tambiko - Vijana Jazz Band
2. Dunia Dudumizi - X Plastaz
3. Omukaile Kilinjwi - Saida Karoli
4. Vingaravyo - Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club
5. Rehema - Mlimani Park Orchestra
6. Lukunzi - The Master Musicians Of Tanzania
7. Msumeno - Mohammed Issa Matona
8. Nimlilie Nani? - Ndala Kasheba
9. Mume Wa Mtu - Dataz
10. Kibati - Nia Safi & Imani Ngoma Group
11. Piga Ua - Ottu Jazz Band

Album Description

Tanzania is the new music capital of East Africa and from the spice islands of Zanzibar to the shores of the great lakes, The Rough Guide To The Music Of Tanzania explores the diversity of the country's culture as expressed in its popular music. This album features hip-hop with a Maasai tinge, Haya vocal rhythms from Lake Victoria, acoustic taarab sounds from the Indian Ocean, together with the guitars and horns of Dar Es Salaam's most famous dance bands.

Customer Reviews:

The Diverse sounds of East African civilization.......2006-04-19

The East African nations of Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda and Southern Somalia were all either a part of or heavily influenced by the Swahili civilization, whose prototype emerged as an indigenous civilization as early as 100 BC.

The civilization flourished independent of foreign political domination until 1500 AD, when the combination of European Imperialism and Middle Eastern expansionists raped and pillaged the Swahili and forced them into a cycle of destruction against themselves and their neighbors inland.

Regardless, the East African spirit has perservered and found independence through unity. If you want to hear the development of such unity in the form of classical Swahili music alongside Maasai youth embracing African American culture through Hip Hop, then there is no better place to start than this compilation.

Normally, I'm not a fan of The Rough Guide to "This Oppressed Country's Music" brought to you by their exploitative oppressors, but it is difficult to find East African music outside of such compilations in the United States. Unlike Western Africans, who are arguably the most influential people in modern music (via African Americans as well as contemporary "World Music" charts), Eastern Africa has not produced the equivalents of Fela Kuti or Salif Keita.

However, this region of the world has a rich musical heritage. The ancient combination of East African musical arrangements with the traditional Afro-asiatic style that emerged with Islam is noticable on several of the songs. Like it has in most of the world, West African sensibilities have also influenced the music of the Tanzanian people.

Like Mali, whose ancient heritage has created a sophistication in their music that they lead Africa's musical creativity, the combined legacy of Tanzania's Swahili civilization and their remarkable inland people such as the Maasai can bring forth this country for the rest of the world to hear.

Average customer rating: Bongo Flava does East Africa bongo right! Viva Tanzania!

Bongo Flava: Swahili Rap from Tanzania Niwe wewe milele & Mpenzi wangu Manufacturer: Ray C. Rehema Chamila Video and C D. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Maasai Hip Hop Teach Yourself Swahili Complete Course Package (Book + 2CDs) (Teach Yourself Language Complete Courses) Swahili-English, English-Swahili Practical Dictionary (Hippocrene Practical Dictionary) ASIN: B0006FX8GC Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

1. Umoja Wa Tanzania - Juma Nature, Prof. Jay
2. Wauguzi - First Mack, Wagosi WaKaya
3. Alikufa Kwa Ngoma - Lady JD, Mwana FA
4. Zali La Mentali - Muny, Juma Nature, Prof. Jay
5. Usinichanganye Mi - LWP Majitu
6. Ama Zangu Ama Zao - East Coast Team, GK, Lady JD
7. Asali Wa Moyo - Gangwe Mobb
8. Wife - Daz Baba, Mangwair
9. Maji Ya Shingo [Remix] - Daz Nundaz
10. Mtazama - Prof. Jay, Afande Sele, Solo Thang
11. Mkiwa - Camille Feruzi, K-Sal
12. Anakuja
13. Mi Mmasai [Remix] - Mr. Ebbo
14. Dunia Dudumizi - X Plastaz

Customer Reviews:

Bongo Flava does East Africa bongo right! Viva Tanzania!.......2007-03-15

Absolutely love this CD, reminds me of my high school years growing up in TZ just a few years ago, and Juma Nature and friends rhyme about everything from life, love, liberty, politics and just about anything else relevant. Mind you, it's in Kiswahili, but I still think anyone can appreciate the sounds of this album.

True talent, good sound... a great mix for anyone who loves rap/hip-hop and African music... this is a smooth, smooth album.

"VIVA TANZANIA!"

Average customer rating:

Tanzania: Masumbi - Wagogo Entertainment Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Ocora ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006IWI1 Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

1. Cimdolobwa
2. Ipangwa
3. Ngadu
4. Mkapa
5. Keniniko Cijende
6. Cikulu Ciiya
7. Izeze
8. Ndugu Yangu Maiko
9. Mkwajungoma
10. Chidananda
11. Masula Getu Mambi
12. Izeze (Ndodo)
13. Mhiza Wangu Janeth Waza Nili
14. Mbui Mbui
15. Mokoonghana Mhangali
16. Izeze (Iwaha)
17. Imitation Vocale des Instruments

Average customer rating: hiba

Sungi Mlimani Park Orchestra Manufacturer: Popular African Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Tanzania | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008FIGW Release Date: 1997-12-02

Tracks:

1. Uzuri Wa Mtu
2. M.V. Mapenzi
3. Hiba
4. Sungi
5. Naukala Ndima
6. Duniani Kuna Mambo
7. Hapendeki
8. Penzi la Fukara
9. Mzimu

Customer Reviews:

hiba.......2005-02-02

this is one of the golden album from tanzanian although the price is not that reasonable but maybe one day it will drop down , this kind of music gives comfort to all tanzanians in exile

Average customer rating: Good Mojo The BEST authentic tribal music around! Authentic but on the dark side; not easy listening

Kenya & Tanzania: Witchcraft & Ritual Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Tanzania | Africa | International | Styles | Music Kenya | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rough Guide to the Music of Tanzania ASIN: B000005IWH Release Date: 1991-04-17

Tracks:

1. Ngoma Ra Mrongo
2. Mwari Initiation
3. Coconut Pickers Song
4. Matondoni Wedding
5. Marimba
6. Tuken Moral Songs
7. Giriama Spirit Dance
8. Kayamba Dance: Giriama Wedding
9. Alto Bung'o Horn
10. Akamba Witch Doctor
11. Pokot Witch Doctor
12. Pokot Dance
13. Song Of Dawn
14. Lukuji
15. Nyatiti
16. Funeral Dance

Customer Reviews:

Good Mojo.......2002-10-15

Don't come to this CD expecting nganga, cannibalism and dark witchcaft. Nor should you come to this CD expecting contemporary African music (although you could see some of my other reviews for that). Instead, this CD is a survey of the religious and healing musical traditions in Kenya and Tanzania. Made at a time when many traditions were all but unknown to the outside world, the detailed linear notes do show some dating. For instance, I'm not sure the term "witch" or "witchdoctor" should even be used. Given the negative view of witches in African culture, the term shaman or priest might be more appropriate. None the less, the music here is still potent. This is real tribal music, focusing on healing traditions, as well as spirituality and rites of passage. Give this CD a look.

The BEST authentic tribal music around!.......2000-02-06

This is the best authentic tribal music collection that I have ever heard! Whereas most of today's tribal is found to be only inspired by authentic tribal music and corrupted by outside influences, this is the REAL THING. This CD is a collection of field recordings of everyday people playing their music in the process of performing their sacred rituals. Regardless of negative comments by other reviewers, this CD is spiritual and inspiring and will have you dancing around the room. That is, unless you are spiritually deprived as is common of modern man. I only wish I could find such a recording of this magnitude of the indigenous tribes of South America.

Authentic but on the dark side; not easy listening.......1998-08-02

My acquaintance with Tanzanian music comes from two years' residence near a village on the outskirts of Dar-es-Salaam 20 years ago. The drums beat all night long on many nights, and the women chanted and trilled. This CD sounds reasonably authentic but not the upbeat, vibrant sound I heard most often. This CD sounds like devil music, but lacks the strong repetitive power of many chants I have heard. As the title indicates: bad witchcraft. This CD is definitely the dark side of Africa--a side I never really experienced in two years of speaking Swahili every day.

Average customer rating:

Tanzania: The Art of Hukwe Ubi Zawose Various Artists Manufacturer: Jvc/Sire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Tanzania | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003MOX Release Date: 1994-07-12

Tracks:

1. Sote Tulifurahia
2. Sisi Vijana - Lubeleje Chiute, Dickson Mkwama, Hukwe Zawose
3. Chilimba
4. Mateso - Lubeleje Chiute, Dickson Mkwama, Hukwe Zawose
5. Motyani
6. Lukunzi
7. Nelson Mandela
8. Tuna Haki Ya Kujivunia Utamaduni Wetu

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As much as the content, it's the ambience of Zawose's music that gets you. It moves unhurriedly, lulling in the sound of the ilimba (thumb piano) and izeze (fiddle). But once his voice (and those of Dickson L. Mkwama and Lubeleje M. Chiute, who accompany him here) enters, you're completely transported. You don't know what he's singing about, but you are there with him, as the birds' wings sound in the trees, and the leaves rustle in the forest. Good music should take you to another time and place, and by the time this is over, you feel as if you know Tanzania in your blood, its heartbeats, its traditions, and lore. And you can't ask for more from music than that. --Chris Nickson

Average customer rating: Mbongo mpenda muziki My first Ongala disappointment Stunning Its an excellent CD. Mrema track highlights corruption A delightful taste of Tanzania with a Congolese accent.

Mambo Remmy Ongala & Orchestre Super Matimila Manufacturer: Real World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Tanzania | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs for the Poor Man Rough Guide to the Music of Tanzania Songs for the Poor Man Night to Night Molokai ASIN: B000000HOI Release Date: 1993-04-23

Tracks:

1. Dodoma
2. One World
3. I Want To Go Home
4. Inchi Yetu (Our Country)
5. What Can I Say? (Niseme Nini)
6. No Money, No Life
7. Living Together (Tupendane)
8. Mrema
9. Kidogo Kidogo (Little By Little)

Customer Reviews:

Mbongo mpenda muziki.......2007-06-18

What else can you ask more?this is the height of Remmy or as we call him dr.Remmy!anyone who knows his music will agree with me.He is not only just a musician but also a story teller;in his songs,Remmy tries to tell a story of an ordinary mwananchi(mlalahoi)socially and politically.Super matimila has dozens of songs but unforturnally very few has been put on cd...And it is not true that his english songs are weak as one user mentioned above,please note that, he is native speaker of lingala na swahili if you can't understand him in those two languages; then you can't get the real message....

My first Ongala disappointment.......2005-12-01

I thought this was one of Ongala's original recordings to remind me of 'good old days' growing up along the lake shores of western Kenya. It turns out this is Ongala renditioning some of his old popular songs in the English language. Comes out as artistically weak and unoriginal in my opinion. However, if you never knew Ongala's work of the 80s, or are not a diehard fan of authenticity you may actually find this CD enjoyable.

Stunning.......2004-04-24

This is a superb album for people or all musical tastes. The singing is polished and soulful. The rhythm section is exciting and compelling. But the guitar playing, in particular, is quite wonderful -- enormously complex and sophisticated, but also beautifully musical and melodic. If you like the music of Central and East Africa, you'll love this. If you've only heard West African performers, this will open a new world to you. If you've not had much experience with contemporary African sounds, this would be a great place to jump in. Get two copies, coz you'll wear the first one out!

Its an excellent CD. Mrema track highlights corruption.......1999-06-18

The CD has the smooth taste of Swahili music. I recommend the CD to all East Africans abroad. As usual Remmy is at his best again.

A delightful taste of Tanzania with a Congolese accent........1999-05-12

Everytime I hear Remmy sing,it reminds me so much of the Congolese sound that I love so much.

Average customer rating:

Songs for the Poor Man Remmy Ongala & Orchestre Super Matimila Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Tanzania | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: En Mana Kuoyo Mambo Soul Marrabenta Mama Mosambiki Island of Ghosts ASIN: B000007VZT Release Date: 1997-11-21

Tracks:

1. Nasikitika
2. Karola
3. Kipenda Roho
4. Sauti Ya Mnyonge
5. Kifo
6. Usingizi
7. Muziki Asili Yake Wapi
8. Pamella
9. Dole
10. Mariam Wangu

Album Details

The Steady, Melodic Drive of Zanrean-style Soukous is at the Root of Matimila's Music, Lifted by the Fluid East African Guitar Style and Infectious Tanzanian Rhythms. The Music Has a Broad, Spacious Quality, with Hints of Latin and Caribbean Influences. Above this Soar the Rich, Soulful Vocals of Remmy Ongala.

Average customer rating: Great African Sampler

African Moves: Soukous, Highlife and Juju Music Somo Somo , Tabu Ley , M'Bilia Bel , Daouda , Ebenezer Obey , Segun Adewale , African Brothers , and Hi-Life International Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Tanzania | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000003M0 Release Date: 1992-02-14

Tracks:

1. Pole Mama - SOMO SOMO
2. Amilo - Tabu Ley
3. Boya Ye - M'BILIA BEL
4. Mon Coeur Balance - Daouda
5. Gbebe Mi - EBENEZER OBEY
6. Segun Adewale - SEGUN ADEWALE
7. Yeme Breoo - AFRICAN BROTHERS
8. Awo De - HI-LIFE INTERNATIONAL

Customer Reviews:

Great African Sampler.......2005-10-25

Lively and danceable, fun African music: Soukous (Zaire/Ivory Coast), Juju (Nigeria), Highlife (Ghana). Some tunes are longer jams.

But look for the Sterns pressing that includes two extra tracks, filling the CD with 79 minutes of music. That edition has a different cover: yellow border, with a graphic of two African dancers on a red background.

This CD is volume 1. There is also a second volume, available separately, also from Sterns.

World Music:

1. Native [Import]
2. Negra [Box set] [Import]
3. (New Peace Song) GOD BLESS THE WORLD-While You Bless America
4. Nigunim
5. Olympia 89 [Import]
6. Oriental Voyage
7. Party Pour Danser [Import]
8. Passions of Flamenco & Didgeridoo [Import]
9. Photos of Ghosts [Import] [Original recording remastered]
10. Quisqueya en el Hudson: Dominican Music in New York

World Music

world music

World Music

Lipstick Project "Foam Party"

Music For A Sunday Afternoon

Marais: La Rêveuse, & autres pièces de viole / Sophie Watillon

Vocal Album [Import]

Omnibus [CD-single]

Maje

Musica Ribelle [Import]

Old Skool Street Jamz, Vol. 1

Live at CBGB's [Live]

Private Talks [Import]

No! [Enhanced]

Louis Jordan/Predo Zamith [Import]

Peepin' in My Window [Explicit Lyrics]

The Winning Side

Swingset Jazz