Back to Africa

Back to Africa

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In honor of Black History Month, I'm presenting a rough survey of different sounds from all over Africa. Hear many nations and musicians both famous and lesser known. Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Mali, Ghana, and more are represented. Enjoy!

Tracklist

Playing tracks by Solomon G. Ilori, Tlahoun Gessesse , The Dedication Orchestra, Orchestra Baobab, Hugh Masekela and more.

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Adrian Szeberenyi

Thankx for the mix. Good stuff.

techdef
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@David Thomas very possible--which track? I've heard Blackalicious sample a Fela bass line. Have you heard Dr. No's Ethiopium? http://www.stonesthrow.com/store/album/ohno/dr-no-s-ethiopium or the Fela Soul project? So much great material. I'm trying to get another African mix together... maybe by the fall.

David Thomas

think im hearing a bassline in there that was sampled by the roots.

Lourenco

Love this, and the fact that it opened with a song from the craddle of civilization was amazing. Thank you.

Splinters & Candy

This is a crazy mix. Loving these sounds. A great lot of African music. Keep up the good work, techdef.

brettling

yeahhh I could listen to that Postal Workers ditty all day

techdef
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Thanks--it's sort of an amazing uplift. To transform a boring activity into a percussion jam!! Thought it made a nice closer to the mix.

Free Range

Loved that Cancelling Stamps tune.

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