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Unwired: Africa --- 2000-09-26

Total Playing Time: 72:31 Unwired: Africa is an essential collection of acoustic music from one of the world's great musical powerhouses. Uncluttered by technology and overproduction, and featuring many of Africa's leading artists, the collection emphasises the pure sound of some of the continent's most inspiring musical traditions, from Malian desert blues to South African jazz, and features virtuoso performances on kora (African harp), balafon (xylophone), guitars and vocals. Produced by WORLD MUSIC NETWORK in association with AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, NICOS and NEW INTERNATIONALIST. THIS COMPILATION: ℗&© World Music Network 2000 tel: 020 7498 5252 (UK) email: post@worldmusic.net website: www.worldmusic.net The World Music Network name is a registered trademark of World Music Network UK Ltd. Made in Great Britain

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Masikini (Mozambique)

Kayini Wura (Mali)

Sikulu (Congo)

Valsa Azul (Cape Verde)

Komssou (Sudan)

Yamfa (Mali)

Jaman Moro (Mali)

Midgé (Guinea)

Hassaniya Song For Dancing (Mauritania)

Elleya Misafar (Egypt / Nubia)

Retany (Madagascar)

Mwana Wamambo (Zimbabwe)

Mukanga Poto (Zimbabwe)

Eleventh Hour (South Africa)

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World Music Network

Amnesty International

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By Kyle Larson