Africa is well-known for its energetic dance styles including mbalax, bikutsi, and Afrobeat. Butthere is also a softer, gentler tradition of ballads and storytelling using instruments such as the harp-like kora, the mbira, or thumb-piano, the acoustic guitar itself, and of course, the voice: the most acoustic instrument of them all! Experience these in a mellow and melodious visit to an "African Cafe".
Episode 21.22
Airdate: May 24-30, 2021
Featuring:
1. Winyo - Odongo (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
2. Yoro Ndiaye - Namm naa leen (from the album “African Café on Putumayo)
3. Eneida Marta - Mindjer (from the album “Acoustic Africa” on Putumayo)
4. Oliver Mtukudzi - Mukana (from the album “African Café / World Café” on Putumayo)
5. Ray Lema with Ballou Canta, Fredy Massamba and Rodrigo Viana - Leila (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
6. Jaja Bashengezi - Ndule (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
7. Franco & Le TPOK Jazz - Likambo Ya Ngana (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
8. Takeifa - Yeke Yeke (from the album “African Café/ African Playground/ African Dreamland” on Putumayo)
9. Souad Massi - Raoui (from the album “Women of Africa” on Putumayo)
10. Rokia Traoré - Laidu (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo)
11. Diogal - Sore (from the album “Acoustic Africa” on Putumayo)
12. Kaissa - To Ndje (from the album “Women of Africa” on Putumayo)
13. Toto Bona Lokua - M’aa Kiana (from the album “African Café/African Dreamland” on Putumayo)
