Released 26 September 2000 Release date 26 September 2000 | Length 72:22 Label World Music Network | |
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Unwired Africa
(2000) The Rough Guide to the Music of Marrabenta Mozambique
(2001) Genres World music, Music of Africa, Acoustic music Similar The Rough Guide to West Afric, The Rough Guide to the Music, The Rough Guide to World Ro, The Rough Guide to English R, The Rough Guide to the Music | ||
Unwired africa the best of acoustic music full lp
Unwired: Africa is a world music benefit compilation album originally released in 2000, with proceeds going to Amnesty International. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, the release features African acoustic music, from traditional to pop. The compilation was produced and compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network. Catherine Steinmann wrote the liner notes.
Contents
Countries represented in this compilation include Mozambique, Mali, Zimbabwe, the DRC, Cape Verde, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Egypt, Madagascar, & South Africa.
Critical reception
Writing for AllMusic, Bret Love called the album "consistently excellent" and "a beautiful compilation for those interested in the lighter side of African music".
Songs
1Masikini (Mozambique)Eyuphuro5:12
2Kayini Wura (Mali)Oumou Sangaré6:00
3Sikulu (Congo)Mose Se Sengo7:09