Some of the continent’s premier singer-songwriters are featured on this truly unique and unplugged collection. Every so often, an album comes along that reminds us why we are so moved by song: the melody, the rhythm, and the message. Putumayo has presented a variety of world music CDs, but African music has been the consistent heart and soul of its offerings. Putumayo World Music is pleased to present Acoustic Africa, a captivating collection showcasing some of Africa’s greatest singer-songwriters in beautifully stripped down displays of acoustic mastery.

These artists are helping to spearhead an acoustic revolution in stark contrast to the studio-based, synthesized dance music that became the standard for African pop-stars of the 1980’s and 90’s. On Acoustic Africa, you’ll discover gentle folk songs from Senegal, a protest song from South Africa, blues-tinged ballads from Mali and much more.

TRACK LISTING

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1 Diogal * Sore (Senegal)
2 Eneida Marta * Mindjer Doce Mel (Guinea-Bissau)
3 Rajery * Misahotaka Ny Akama (Madagascar)
4 Angélique Kidjo * Sedjedo (Benin)
5 Vusi Mahlasela * Basimanyana (South Africa)
6 Faya Tess & Lokua Kanza * Bana (Congo)
7 Laye Sow * Mauritania (Senegal)
8 Gabriela Mendes * Tradional (Cape Verde)
9 Habib Koité * Baro (Mali)
10 Dobet Gnahoré * Palea (Ivory Coast)
11 Manecas Costa * Antonia (Guinea-Bissau)
12 Djélimady Tounkara * Fanta Bourama (Mali)

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