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DJ Skunk’s African Top Ten

African Typic Collection by Sam Fan Thomas (from“Football Africa”-Realworld Records). Great makossa dance record from Cameroon.

Molatsi by Syran Mbenza (from “Lightning over the River”-Nascente). One of the Congo’s greatest soukous guitarists.

Sorrow, Tears and Blood by Fela Anikulapo Kuti (from “The best best of Fela Kuti”-Universal). Nigeria’s “Black President” of Afrobeat rails against injustice.

Mayibuye by Condry Ziqubu (from “Only the poor man feel it” - EMI Hemisphere). Features strong South African Kwela style fiddle.

Utru Horas by Orchestre Baobab (from “Pirates Choice” –World Circuit). Laid back and sensuous Cuban grooves crossing back to Senegal.

Baba Munini Francis by The Bhundu Boys (from “Shed sessions” –Sadza Records). Energetic guitars from Zimbabwe.

Stimela by Hugh Masekela. The sound of the train taking migrant workers to the South African mines by the famous once-exiled jazz trumpeter.

Bamba by Baaba Maal. (from “Taara” – Melodie). The beautiful strong voice in a Fulani groove from North Senegal.

Ye Ke Ye Ke by Mory Kante (from “Akwaba Beach” – Sonodisc). One of the first African tracks remixed to cross over to Dance Music.

Shauri Yako by Orchestre Super Mazembe (from“Orchestre Super Mazembe-Giants of East Africa”-World Circuit). Graceful East African mover.

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