Unwired: Africa
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| Unwired: Africa | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | 26 September 2000 | |||
| Genre | World, acoustic, African | |||
| Length | 72:22 | |||
| Label | World Music Network | |||
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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, Mali, Zimbabwe, the DRC, Cape Verde, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Egypt, Madagascar, & South Africa.
Critical reception
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| 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
| No. | Title | Artist (Country) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Masikini" | Eyuphuro  |
5:11 |
| 2. | "Kayini Wura" | Oumou Sangare  |
5:59 |
| 3. | "Sikulu" | Mose Se Sengo  |
7:08 |
| 4. | "Valsa Azul" | Simentera  |
3:37 |
| 5. | "Komssou" | Setona  |
4:13 |
| 6. | "Yamfa" | Toumani Diabaté & Ballaké Sissoko |
5:10 |
| 7. | "Jaman Moro" | Afel Bocoum |
4:15 |
| 8. | "Midje" | Momo Wandel Soumah  |
5:07 |
| 9. | "Hassaniya Song for Dancing" | Khalifa Ould Eide & Dimi Mint Abba  |
5:22 |
| 10. | "Elleya Misafir" | Salamat  |
6:46 |
| 11. | "Retany" | Tarika  |
3:44 |
| 12. | "Mwana Wamambo" | Oliver Mtukudzi  |
5:35 |
| 13. | "Mukanga Poto" | Spirit Talk Mbira |
5:57 |
| 14. | "Eleventh Hour" | Abdullah Ibrahim  |
4:18 |
