There is hardly any popular music anywhere in the world that does not, in some way, owe a debt to Africa. From the blues to jazz, reggae to ragga, dance to trance: all can trace their roots back to the African continent (the Motherland). Here, Union Square present, on 2 CDs, a definitive selection of all that is best in the music of that great continent. Featuring a great selection of established artists such as Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Miriam Makeba, Khaled, Fela Kuti & Ali Farka Toure (with Ry Cooder) together with artists who are currently creating a lot of attention including Orchestra Baobab, Souad Massi, Brenda Fassie & Manecas Costa.
1) Youssou N'dour
2) Sidiki
3) Chebba
4) Synchrosystem
5) No Agreement (Edit)
6) Muchadura
7) Malako
8) On Entre Ok on Sort Ko
9) I Don't Care
10) Si Si Si
11) Shikhebe Shamago
12) Cono
13) Lwambo
14) Samba Alla
15) Yekeke
16) Ikanyezi Nezazi
17) Intyayi Serende
18) Tchewata
19) Aretina
20) Diaraby
21) Tambala Moja
22) Ermons de Terra
23) Yawlidi
24) Utru Horas
25) Ah Ndiya
26) Happy Mama
27) Lion Cries (Mbube)