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Unwired: Africa

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Unwired: Africa
Compilation album by
Various artists
Released26 September 2000
GenreWorld, acoustic, African
Length72:22
LabelWorld Music Network
Full series chronology
Oxfam Salsa
(2000)
Unwired: Africa
(2000)
The Rough Guide to the Music of Marrabenta Mozambique
(2001)
Complete list

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,[1] the release features African acoustic music, from traditional to pop.[2] The compilation was produced and compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network. Catherine Steinmann wrote the liner notes.[3][4]

Countries represented in this compilation include Mozambique, Zimbabwe, the DRC, Cape Verde, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Egypt, Madagascar, and South Africa.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Writing for AllMusic, Bret Love called the album "consistently excellent" and "a beautiful compilation for those interested in the lighter side of African music".[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleArtist (Country)Length
1."Masikini"Eyuphuro Mozambique5:11
2."Kayini Wura"Oumou Sangare Mali5:59
3."Sikulu"Mose Se Sengo Democratic Republic of the Congo7:08
4."Valsa Azul"Simentera Cape Verde3:37
5."Komssou"Setona Sudan4:13
6."Yamfa"Toumani Diabaté & Ballaké Sissoko Mali5:10
7."Jaman Moro"Afel Bocoum Mali4:15
8."Midje"Momo Wandel Soumah Guinea5:07
9."Hassaniya Song for Dancing"Khalifa Ould Eide & Dimi Mint Abba Mauritania5:22
10."Elleya Misafir"Salamat Egypt6:46
11."Retany"Tarika Madagascar3:44
12."Mwana Wamambo"Oliver Mtukudzi Zimbabwe5:35
13."Mukanga Poto"Spirit Talk Mbira Zimbabwe5:57
14."Eleventh Hour"Abdullah Ibrahim South Africa4:18

References

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  1. ^ Douglas H., Henkle (2012-10-23). "Rough Guide Discography / World Music Network Discography". FolkLib Index : A Library of Folk Music Links. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  2. ^ a b c Love, Bret. "Unwired: Africa (Rough Guide)". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 Jan 2014.
  3. ^ World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  4. ^ WorldCat. Unwired : Africa : koras, mbiras, guitars : an acoustic voyage. OCLC. OCLC 473020929. Retrieved 2014-01-25.