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In the Heart of the Moon is a summit meeting between two world music giants, guitarist Ali Farka Toure and master of the kora-the 21-string gourd harp-toumani Diabate. It is the first newly recorded work from either artist in five years and their first album-length collaboration. More an eloquent, i...

With lyrics about folklore, family and village life, African Lullaby reflects the warmth, musical richness and soothing rhythms of the African continent. Sung in the traditional languages of Mali, Uganda, Kenya and more....

A remastered collection of the prized late '70s-early '80s recordings of the string quartet called African Virtuoses, this album will excite old fans and surprise new listeners....

In many ways, African music has come full circle. The tragic diaspora of slavery provided the crucible for jazz, the blues, gospel, rock, funk, and rap, plus several Brazilian, Latin, and Caribbean styles. These former grooves-in-exile are now influencing modern African musicians, and the global vil...

Objectif Perfection (Reminiscin' in Tempo / African Dancefloor Classics)...

Gardens of Eden is a multidimensional tool of anthology guaranteed to whisk even the most hardcore urbanites into the folds of Shangri-la. This collection of music from around the world is built around the theme of paradise on earth; the highly detailed liner notes include an overview of environment...

Songs & Dances From Papua New Guinea: Healing, Feasting & Magical Ritual...

Sabou is an all-acoustic release by the legendary West African singer and kora player Mory Kanté, the first African artist to sell a million singles with 'Yéké Yéké', which topped the European charts in 1988. An exceptionally talented griot from Guinea in West Africa and a contemporary with Sal...

African Odyssey...

Traditional Songs & Dances from Africa: Ojah...