Africa Mix

29 Jan 2022 - New York, NY

NB: I can’t find KALW’s Africa Mix tracklists listed anywhere online. So, until I’m able to locate them, I’ll begin posting my own, imperfect versions of them here (to the extent that I can). (To be clear, I don’t want to do this!!! I’ll stop as soon as I can find an alternative source of these tracklists somewhere on the Internet.) Even better: Please upload full recordings of the show a la Hearts of Space on PRX!

KALW’s Africa Mix Tracklists

(NB: Tracklists are sometimes incorrectly referred to as playlists. A tracklist is the actually DJ-played subset of songs chosen from a longer playlist.)

https://player.streamguys.com/kalw/sgplayer/player.php

Compliments of Shazam & hours of laborious searching

And, of course, a million thank you’s to the brilliant Emmanuel Nado & Edwin Okong’o, co-hosts of KALW’s Africa Mix! As well as to all the artists (musicians) featured on the show (& to artists in general working to sustain rich culture and a life worth living for us all). Finally, please forgive me for any bugs, typos, or other errors herein (& throughout this blog) of which there are undoubtedly many.

(y) means highly recommended by me
(ok) means purdy darn good

Opening song: Africa, One of a Kind by Angélique Kidjo, Mr Eazi, & Salif Keita

Closing song: One Love/People Get Ready by Bob Marley & The Wailers

2022-06-18 Emmanuel Nado - Theme is Celebration of Music and Culture

1. Youwale by Africa Soli
2. Africa by Habib Koite (ok)
3. Hapana Kuti Mbijana by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi
4. Unknown (17:00-21:20) live song by Dominic Kakolobango - see Voice Memos New Recording 3952
5. La Couleur De L’afrique De Ma Chanson by Pierre Akendengue
6. Mamidi by Gabin Dabire
7. Aduna (The World) by Alpha YaYa Diallo (ok)
8. The Afro-Fusion Sound (Pt. II) by The Play House Feat. Tedd Josiah into Kisumu 100 by Suzanna Owiyo (ok) (Leading Woman Singer of Old Generation)
9. Alemoush Mambo by Addis Acoustic Project
10. Somali by Qwanqwa
11. Jogo De Angola by Clara Nunes
12. Kali by Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
13. Tamagbondorsu (The Rich Mock aka Laugh at The Poor) by Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars (ok)
14. Belle Femme by Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga
15. Exil Au Soleil (Exile to the Sun) by Cocktail Paradise (Zouk Style)
16. Calypso by Africa News (Middle Ocean of Mega Zouk)
17. Felicite by Sam Mangwana
18. Sal’ by Oliver N’Goma
19. Myriam by Soukous Stars of Rumba Soukous Album (Shimita - Lead Singer)
20. Rita M by Bilenge Musica Du Zaire (Rumba is Rumba)
21. Obi Cubana by Oliver Noyoka
    
    

2022-06-11 Emmanuel Nado

1. Improvisation by Dr. Djobi
2. Zaouli by Fely Tchaco
3. Abidjan Godeba by Meiway (y)
4. Bami Power by Meiway (y)
5. Unknown (44:15-48:00) live song by Dominic Kakolobango - see Voice Memos New Recording 3935 (sounds like Home on the Train by Phish) (ok) - Zambian guitarist & songwriter
6. Koukou (Moussolou) by Salif Keita (y)
7. Double Double by Rudeboy Feat. Phyno & Olamide
8. Arezú by Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
9. Cali Ají by Alberto Barros from Colombia
10. Fallen In Love by Chidinma from Nigeria
11. Calée by Daphne (French for “Stuck” on love) of Cameroon
12. Désolé by Mbilia Bel Feat. Rigo Star (Congolese rumba)
13. Nzele by Madilu System (ok)
14. Unknown (1:28:00-1:32:40) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3938
15. Mutoto Wafrica by Matchatcha
16. Soukous Stars by Dally Komoko
17. Unknown (1:48:30-1:54:00) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3939
18. Zenab by Aurlus Mabélé
19. Mère Théresa by Loketo Feat. Blandin Wabacha
    
    

Special shout-outs:

• DJ Nnamdi Moweta - Afrodicia
• Fely Tchacho
• Master Drummers and Musicians Eric Bli Bi, Atito Gohi, Malli Tagba, Emmanuel Djo Bi, and Irie Simon Djobi
• Zoblazo by Meiway (y)
  
  

2022-06-04 Emmanuel Nado - Theme is Canvas of African Continent & its Diaspora in Music

1. Oldies Are Goodies by Papa Wemba
2. In Kadugli by Joseph Modi
3. Hwehwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpena by K. Frimpong & His Cuban Fiestas
4. Al Amal by Noori & Hi Dorpa Band
5. Goumou by Khaira Arby
6. Jika Jive by Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse
7. Kumnyama Endlini by Mahotella Queens
8. Kite Kitere by Samite (ok)
9. Famou (Dance Remix) Sékouba Bambino
10. (Cha Cha Cha by Chocolate Caliente) Popurrí de Cha Cha Cha (Potpourri of Cha Cha Cha) by Tradicuba
11. Africa Cha Onda by Boncana Maiga
12. Amame Mama (Club Remix) by Ricardo Lemvo
13. Ngiyakuthanda Papa Wemba by Brenda Fassie
14. (Full Option by Stefano Arnaldi) Full Option by Pépé Kallé & Empire Bakuba
15. (1:38-1:43) Samedi Soir (Satuday Night) Ghana - see Voice Memos New Recording 3930
16. Putting Up Resistance by Beres Hammond
17. Libala by Reddy Amisi
18. Cap Soukous by Synthez
19. Yonde Love Me by Kanda Bongo Man
    
    

2022-05-28 Edwin Okong’o - Theme is Mass Shootings in the USA (dedicated to those recently lost in Uvalde, TX - RIP)

1. When You Come Back (Live) by Vusi Mahlasela & Louis Mhlanga
2. Sungura: Live by Samba Mapangala & Virunga (Rabbit, the Cunning Hair in Swahili - Slow Down, Tread Carefully)
3. Omosaiga by Kamatana Feat. Stephen Kent
4. Chikonzero (Live) by Thomas Mapfumo (Sanctuary for Independent Media)
5. La Beauté D’une Femme by Mbilia Bel
6. Tesa Moyo Wangu by Maryam Said Hamdun (y)
7. Papa Ndiaye by Orchestra Baobab
8. Move It Like This (Shake It Like That) by Baha Men
9. Dunia by Kampi Moto & George Phiri (The Universe or The World, wherever your horizon begins or ends or beyond - this world is crazy)
10. Iwanyu by Teta Diana (ok)
11. Yaphel’ Imali Yami (Live) by Jabu Khanyile & Busi Mhlongo
12. Hatupangwingwi by Gotta City (y)
13. Pss Pss Hallo by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi (y)
14. Man Down by Rihanna
15. Sabali by Rokia Traoré (y)
16. Sowa by Fatoumata Diawara (y)
17. Shengerera by Akothee (y)
    
    

Special shout-outs:

• Nick Vest - multi-instrumentalist
• Snow (Darrin Kenneth O’Brien) - Informer (song)
  
  

2022-05-21 Emmanuel Nado - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022 in the USA (also, dedicated to those recently lost in Buffalo, NY - RIP)

1. Oggun by Yilian Cañizares
2. Sommer für Sommer by Dota Kehr
3. A Tu Lado by Jasmine Feat. Victor Hernandez
4. Sikungilunga (When I Close My Eyes) by Joey Nowyuk
5. Cumplicidades by Língua Terra, Paulo Flores & Manecas Costa Feat. Lenna Bahule, Beth Beli, Jackie Cun…
6. Ivuenu by Bonga
7. Aï Haïra by Vieux Farka Touré
8. Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley & The Wailers
9. Bakonoba by Fatoumata Diawara (Malian neo-griot)
10. Le Guide De La Révolution by Bako Dagnon (y) (Malian griot)
11. Stostoke by Afia Mala (y)
12. Nguva Ye Kufara by Chiwoniso (y)
13. Busybody by Tony Allen (y)
14. Absua Bone by Akompi (Highlife of Ghana)
15. Unknown (58:30-59:50) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3907
16. Kele Mani (Fighting Is Not Good) by Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
17. Good Lovin’ by Miguel & Oscar Y La Fantasia
18. Pacific Mambo Dance by Pacific Mambo Orchestra
19. Culu Culu by Porfi Jimenez
20. Juliana by Cuco Valoy
21. Kimpa Kisanga Meni by Franco
22. Mela by Vata Mombassa
23. Lunch Time by Gabriel Omollo
24. Kusanga Ema by Wawali Bonane With Yoka Nzenze
25. Unknown (1:49:45-1:54:30) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3910
26. Mutoto Wafrica by Matchatcha
    
    

2022-05-14 Edwin Okong’o - Theme is DJ Improvisation

1. Sarama by Oumou Sangaré (y)
2. Ato Lagoh by Fely Tchaco
3. Cawe Yoko by Fely Tchaco (y)
4. This Was Made Here by Meklit
5. Eagle Woman by The KTO Project (Kelly Takunda Orphan)
6. Ndiyani Waparadza Musha (Who Has Destroyed Our Hom…) by Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited
7. Nyoka Musango by Thomas Mapfumo
8. Zanzibar by Taj Mahal & Angélique Kidjo
9. Sabali by Rokia Traoré
10. Rwendo Rwauya by Sam Mtukudzi
11. Nguva Ye Kufara by Chiwoniso
12. San Antonio by Novalima
13. Banan by Jesse Sahbi
14. Sweet Mother by Prince Nico Mbarga
15. Kata by Teta
16. Tchanzan by Jesse Sahbi
17. Ziblanta by Jesse Sahbi
18. Kata by Teta (again, partial)
19. Tanga Agetego by Teta Diana
20. Mérua by Umalali
21. Fik Ya Aachik Zine by Fella Ababssa
22. Samra by Ez-Zouhour
23. Mamou II by Franco (ok)
24. Naribangue by Papa L’amour
    
    

Special shout-outs:

• Dr. Claude (Jean Claude Yamuremye)
  
  

2022-05-07 Emmanuel Nado - Theme is Celebration of Mothers

1. Mother Nature by Angélique Kidjo (feat. Sting)
2. Mama (Mother) by George Mutinda
3. Mama by Sawt El Atlas
4. Mama Watoto (Mother of My Children) by UBWE (Kenya) (from Album NYUMBANI)
5. Nia (Mothers) by Anansy Cissé
6. Worship Mother Earth by Fra Fra Sound
7. I Remember My Mother (feat. Rhodessa Jones) by Naima Shalhoub
8. A New Mother’s Day Poem (feat. Tameika “Chocolate Chip” Smith) by Naima Shalhoub
9. Sweet Mother by Prince Nico Mbarga
10. Family Movement by Tilda & Rocafil Jazz International
11. Lagos Night/Sweet Mother/Christiana/Aki Special/Stella/Wellenga/Oh Death/Lagos Night by Lokassa Et Soukous Stars
12. Avelo (Ghost) by Tarika
13. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
14. Mama by Kanvee Adams (y)
15. Thank U Mamma by Sizzla
16. Mama by Christopher Martin
17. Thank You Lord For Mama by Endurance
18. Mama by Ifé
19. Manangu Ni Maman by Donat Mwanza
20. Unknown (1:51:00-1:54:00) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3891
21. Mama Kambo by Monicah Ng’ang’a
    
    

Special shout-outs - Africa-inspired music radio programs:

• Afro Spirit Weekend - DJ Vince Gbenga - KKUP Radio 91.5 FM
• Afrodicia - DJ Nnamdi Moweta - KPFK Radio 90.7 FM
• Echoes of Africa - DJ Emmanuel Nado - KKUP Radio 91.5 FM
• First World Music - DJ Akenataa Hammagaadji - WVKR Radio 91.3 FM @ Vassar College
• Music of Africa - DJ Doug Paterson - KBCS Radio 91.3 @ Bellevue College
  
  

Additional, special shout-outs:

• Soji and the Afrobeat Band
• Femi Kuti, Babá Ken Okulolo (Nigerian bassist), Babatunde Olatunji, Orlando Julius Ekemode, and the Afrobeat group Kotoja
• Tosin Aribisala (Nigerian drummer)
  
  

2022-04-30 Edwin Okong’o - Theme is Kenya (specifically, near Makairo, Edwin’s rural birthplace, a village nestled in the Gusii highlands of southwestern Kenya near Kisii)

1. Yovensia (Moraa) by Christopher Monyoncho (bwa Araka) (RIP) (Kegogi New Jazz)
2. Karen Mecha by Christopher Monyoncho (bwa Araka) (RIP) (Kegogi New Jazz)
3. Haicia Bendera by Gitau (Vienna Boys Band)
4. Kisumo 100 by Suzanna Owiyo
5. Pole Musa by Daudi Kabaka
6. Melodi Ya Mamelodi by Vusi Mahlasela
7. Lembe by Bixiga 70
8. Esketa Dance (Taken From Inspiration Information) by Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics
9. Lalla by Rokia Traore (y)
10. Usacheme by Jah Prayzah (y)
11. Jaloux Jaloux by Colombiafrica The Mystic Orchestra
12. La Vida Es Un Carnaval (Bomba Estereo Remix) by Angélique Kidjo
13. Hakuna Kulala by Zuchu
14. Zamba Malato by Peru Negro
15. Temba, Tumba, Timba by Los Van Van
16. Nakupenda (I Love You) by Brenda Fassie
17. El Mandon by Melchor El Cruel (ok)
18. L.A. by Habib Koité
19. Mayo Mayo by Kampi Moto & George Phiri (y)
20. Africa by Salif Keita (y)
21. Wake Up (It’s Africa Calling) by Youssou N’Dour (y)
22. Africa by Yemi Alade Feat. Sauti Sol (ok)
23. Palm Wine Sound by Fela Kuti (y)
    
    

Special shout-outs:

• Dally Kimoko (guitarist)
  
  

2022-04-23 Emmanuel Nado - Theme is Golden Age of African Music After Breaking Chains of Colonization

1. (Start of Golden Age theme) Khaley Etoile by Etoile De Dakar
2. Soumba by Super Rail Band De Bamako
3. N’na Soba by Balla Et Ses Balladins (Bembeya Jazz National of Guinea)
4. Independence Cha Cha by Grand Kalle & L’African Jazz
5. Dear Si Abatar by Ramblers Dance Band (Ghana Highlife Pioneers)
6. Dounya by Etoile De Dakar Feat. Youssou N’Dour
7. Rail Band by Rail Band
8. Bolingo Ya Bougie by Franco & Le Tpok Jazz
9. On Verra Ça by Orchestra Baobab
10. Be Ni Son by Les Amazones De Guinée
11. Unknown (54:10-57:50) Nigerian King Sunny Adé - The Imperial Majesty of Juju Music - see Voice Memos New Recording 3870
12. Aye Mama by Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe (Highlife Pioneer) (End of Golden Age theme)
13. Trabessado by Neuza
14. Amiga MIA by Los Van Van
15. Yeselam Ayer by Minyeshu
16. Tamala Maiga by Abdoulaye Alhassane
17. Gabou Ni Tie by Vieux Farka Touré
18. Olinga Olinga Te (Ngoma Beat) by Chris Babingui
19. Mistic by Shimita El Diego
20. Evelyne by Aurlus Mabélé
21. Polygamie by 4 Étoiles
22. Soukous Boogie by Johnny Tezano
    
    

Special shout-outs:

• Vieux Farka Touré (son of Ali Farka Touré)
• Los Van Van
• Habib Koité
• Fatoumata Diawara
• Salif Keita
• Anacaona (Latin band from Cuba)
• Orquesta América (additions mine: Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor, Orquesta Bembé)
• Said Tichiti, Moroccan Blues
  
  

2022-04-16 Edwin Okong’o - Theme is Gospel Music: Music of Spirituality & Praise

1. Hear Me Lord by Oliver Mtukudzi (y)
2. Iron Lion Zion by Bob Marley & The Wailers
3. Jesus Is The Only Answer by Béla Fleck w/ Ateso Jazz Band from Uganda
4. Sitolia by Gloria Muliro
5. Coffin For Head Of State (Part 2) by Fela Kuti
6. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Angélique Kidjo
7. Heaven And Hell by William Onyeabor
8. Sidi Mansour/Baba Bahri by Ez-Zouhour
9. Abangoma by Hugh Masekela
10. Gospel Time by Beenie Man
11. Nzambe Lamuka by Shimita El Diego
12. African Woman by Ebo Taylor
13. Aye Africa by Manu Dibango & Courtney Pine Feat. Baaba Maal & Coco Mbassi
14. Africa by Salif Keita
15. Sum’ Bulala by Brenda Fassie
16. Wawah by Kisii All Stars & Chris Embarambamba
17. Mama Africa by Colombiafrica & The Mystic Orchestra
18. Kabibi by Syran Mbenza
19. Jo by Yondo Sister
    
    

Special shout-outs:

• Nene Tchalou (RIP)
  
  

2022-04-09 Emmanuel Nado

1. Allah Léno by Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita (y)
2. Maam by Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita (y)
3. Gniri Balma by Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita
4. Aï Haïra by Vieux Farka Touré
5. Imidiwanine (My Friends) by Idan Raichel feat. Bombino
6. It’s Time by Alma Afrobeat Ensemble
7. DJar Fogo by Neuza
8. Puerto Rico by Plena Libre
9. Richie’s Jala Jala by Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz
10. Ohawha by Eyuphuro (y)
11. Sina Makosa by Les Wanyika
12. Mado by Kasumai (y)
13. Zunguluke by 4 Étoiles (y)
14. Elections by Woya
15. Tolinga Virunga by Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga (y)
16. Africa Mokili Mobimba by Sam Mangwana
17. Phénomene by Mbilia Bel
    
    

2022-04-02 Edwin Okong’o - Anti-violence & Anti-war Themes

1. Fight Fi Power by Super Cat
2. War and Crime by Lucky Dube
3. Tribal War by Buju Banton (Tony Rebel, Terry Ganzie, & Buju Banton)
4. Wavin’ Flag by K’naan
5. Reggae Calling by Beres Hammond
6. Neutron Bomb by Eek-A-Mouse
7. Chawasarira by The KTO Project (Mbira dzaSoko: Salani Wamkanganise and Friends) (y)
8. Mbube by The Mahotella Queens
9. Kyarenga by Bobi Wine
10. Senior Citizen Day by Calypso Rose
11. Wouslou El Aersan by Fares Karam
12. Bye Bye by Anita Macuacua
13. Yoolelle-Maman by Baaba Maal (y)
14. Cabra Preta by Fogo Fogo
15. Mapenzi Ya Pesa by Stivo simple boy (No money, no love; but it’ll take you under…)
16. Mirai Neni by Suluman “Chopper” Chimbetu & The Orchestra Dendera Kings
17. Ce Chale Carnaval by Pepe Kalle
18. Kabibi by Syran Mbenza
19. Riziki by Ja & Mnazi Afrika
    
    

2022-03-26 Emmanuel Nado - Continuation of Celebration of African Women Musicians

1. Hasta La Miel Amarga by Sarah La Morena
2. La Revancha by La Dame Blanche
3. Nuqui (Te Quiero Para Mi) by ChocQuibTown
4. Regalame Un Minuto by Carmen Delia Dipini (y)
5. Barübana Yagien by Umalali & The Garifuna Collective (y)
6. Pepper Soup by Calypso Rose (y)
7. Rosa Negra by Daniela Mercury
8. Portas by Marisa Monte
9. Baho Kende Y Palo Mayimbe by Susana Baca
10. Azucar De Caña by Eva Ayllón
11. You Give Me Hope by Alaine
12. La Vida Vale La Pena by Uproot Andy
13. Africa by Chachi Tadesse
14. Maliba by Fatoumata Diawara
15. Oh Woman by Onyeka Onwenu
16. Children of the World by Mona Finnih (People of the World by Lijadu Sisters)
17. Big Blind Country by Sandra Izsadore
18. Nzima by Simphiwe Dana
19. W’akajanja by Juliana Kanyomozi
20. Nguva Ye Kufara by Chiwoniso
21. Antina by Mounira Mitchala
22. Stostoke by Afia Mala (y)
23. Unknown (1:57:30-1:58:30) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3830
    
    

2022-03-19 Edwin Okong’o - Continuation of Celebration of African Women Musicians

1. Let’s Go by Calypso Rose
2. Miziki by Dobet Gnahoré
3. Matsotsi by Chiwoniso
4. Pamela by Pascal Arito
5. This Was Made Here by Meklit
6. Ato Lagoh by Fely Tchaco
7. Godo by Piwai
8. Unknown (47:30-51:15) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3809
9. Build by Rupa & The April Fishes (Rupa Marya)
10. Un Americaine A Paris by Rupa & The April Fishes
11. Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba
12. Batonga by Angélique Kidjo
13. Wa Yeîna by Oumou Sangare
14. Mérua by Umalali Feat. Garifuna Collective
15. Poor People’s Song by Patra
16. La Vida Es Un Carnaval by Celia Cruz
17. Nakupenda (I Love You) by Brenda Fassie
18. To Zion by Lauren Hill Feat. Carlos Santana
19. Nhamoimbiri by Stella Chiweshe
20. Warek by Nyaruach
21. Dis-Moi by Yondo Sister
    
    

Special shout-outs (Dance Hall):

• Bunny Wailer
• Burning Spear
• Chaka Demus & Pliers
• Don Carlos
• Shabba Ranks
  
  

2022-03-12 Emmanuel Nado - Continuation of Celebration of African Women Musicians

1. Women of the World by Mahotella Queens
2. Women of Africa by Namu Lwanga
3. Portas by Marisa Monte
4. Em Qualquer Tom by Marisa Monte
5. A Língua dos Animals by Marisa Monte
6. Fadjamou by Oumou Sangaré (not Twotek Remix)
7. Sebai Bai by Mahotella Queens
8. Ola Ta Dyskola by Anastasia Moutsatsou
9. Manita Uribe by Totó La Momposina
10. Funana Ca Tem Frontera by Maria De Barros
11. Welela by Miriam Makeba (aka “Mama Africa”)
12. Habibi Ta’al by Amira Kheir
13. Anna Maria by Mousta Largo
14. Two (Rivers in the Desert) by Naima Shalhoub Feat. Excentrik
15. Mentirosa by Buika
16. Hortense by Faya Tess
17. Mongali/Chez Là Bas by Faya Tess
18. Congo Rumba by Barbara Kanam
19. Zinha by Cesaria Evora
20. Yeselam Ayer by Minyeshu
    
    

2022-03-05 Edwin Okong’o - Theme is Celebration of African Women Musicians

1. Msondo by Bi Kidudé
2. Se Me Van Los Pies by Susana Baca
3. Abatina by Calypso Rose (y)
4. Ndaya by M’Pongo Love (ok)
5. La Vida Es Un Carnaval (Bomba Estereo Remix) by Angélique Kidjo
6. Huu Ni Nani G by Kantai
7. Novalima Mix Ducha Perucha by Ducha Perucha Feat. Novalima
8. Shekere by Yemi Alade Feat. Angélique Kidjo
9. Pamodzi by Marsha Moyo (ok)
10. Zen (Live Re-Recording) by Rokia Traoré
11. Sukari by Zuchu (ok)
12. Egzotik by Princess Eud, Emeline Michel, & Riva Precil (Haiti)
13. Nakeyi Nairobi by M’bilia Bel
14. Ekwe by Onyeka Onwenu
15. See Me by Teta Diana (ok)
16. One Draw by Rita Marley
    
    

Special shout-outs to notable (classic) African woman musicians:

• Abeti Masikini
• Angélique Kidjo
• Bi Kidudé
• Brenda Fassie
• Calypso Rose
• Celia Cruz (e.g., “La Vida Es Un Carnaval”) (Cuban-American singer) (Afro-Cuban music)
• Faya Tess
• M’bilia Bel
• Miriam Makeba
• Oumou Sangaré
• Patra
• Rokia Traoré
• Susana Baca
• Tshala Muana (extra special shout-out)
• Yemi Alade
  
  

2022-02-26 Emmanuel Nado

1. Kalú Pu by Bonga
2. Kintal da Banda by Bonga
3. Saida et Djamil by Kay Motamo
4. Unknown (19:25-24:00) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3762 (y)
5. Salama (Remix Radio Edit) by Nawal & DJ Click (y)
6. Le Roi La Reine by Elijah & Otentik Groove
7. Akan by Aly Keita
8. Na Gode by Yemi Alade Feat. Selebobo
9. I Choose You by Yemi Alade Feat. Dadju
10. Wetin Dey (Remix) by Rayce Feat. Davido
11. Unknown (45:00-48:00) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3770
12. Dancina by Yemi Alade
13. Kilometre by Burna Boy
14. Gambia by Sona Jobarteh (ok)
15. Arabama Di by Natu Camara
16. Obiara Bewu by African Rhythm Messengers
17. Three Little Birds by Bob Marley & The Wailers
18. Unknown (1:16:40-1:19:40)- The Dulce Band (?) of Mozambique - see Voice Memos New Recording 3763 (y)
19. Descarga Potpourri No. 2 by Lou Perez (Bon Bon de Chocolate!)
20. El Que Siembra Su Maiz by Afro Cuban Jazz Project
21. Guajira Guantanamera by Estrellas De Areito
22. Afrique by Shiko Mawatu
23. Allo by Evizo Stars (y)
24. Zekira by Zaïko Langa Langa
    
    

2022-02-19 Edwin Okong’o

1. Kimono De Want by Ras Kimono
2. Poze by Lakou Mizik
3. Sengno (Monday) by Aster Aweke (ok)
4. Mobali Na Ngai Wana by Mbilia Bel
5. My Special Desire by Mbongeni Ngema
6. Mario Non Stop by Franco & TP OK Jazz
7. People Like Me by K’naan
8. No Agreement (Part 2) by Fela Kuti
9. La Vida Es Un Carnaval (Bomba Estereo Remix) by Angélique Kidjo
10. Huu Ni Nani G by Kantai
11. Santero by Novalima (ok)
12. Jeje by Diamond Platnumz
13. Style Zo (Kadondo) by Eddy Kenzo
14. Adunia by Asmara All Stars (ok)
15. Aye by Davido
16. Belinda by Nene Tchakou
17. Kidogo Kidogo (Little by Little) by Remmy Ongala
18. Isambe by Kanda Bongo Man
    
    

2022-02-12 Emmanuel Nado

1. Survival by Bob Marley and the Wailers
2. Buffalo Soldier by Bob Marley and the Wailers
3. Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers
4. Ah Ndiya by Oumou Sangaré
5. Sarama by Oumou Sangaré
6. Ta Ma by Zoumana Diarra
7. Unknown (31:00) - see Voice Memos New Recording 3752 (y)
8. Yurumei by Aurelio
   START Documentary OST of “We Still Here” by Eli and Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi and Mariangelie Ortiz
   
9. De pie nos mantenemos by El Hijo de Borikén
10. Preludio (Ejiogbe) by ÌFÉ
11. Se Va Complicando by El Individuo Feat. JD Asere & DJ Lápiz
    END Documentary OST of “We Still Here” by Eli and Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi and Mariangelie Ortiz
    
12. Mayahuabá by Aurelio
13. Chekeleke by Ifé
14. Sowa by Fatoumata Diawara & Robert Fonseca
15. Amineta Ndiaye by Ablaye Thiossane
16. From Medina by Birahim
17. Dabbaax by Youssou N’Dour
18. Daande Lenol by Baaba Maal
19. Xaleyi by Youssou N’Dour
20. Manko by Ismaël Lô
21. Um Canto Forte by Ara Ketu
22. Coche Viejo by Os Paralamas Do Sucesso
23. Felicidad by Ara Ketu
24. Soul De Salvador by Atila Lima
25. Segura Este Samba by Umbada
26. Icha by Syran Mbenza
27. Molatisi by Syran Mbenza
    
    

2022-02-05 Edwin Okong’o

1. Que Ne Numera El Son by Franco & Le T.P.O.K. Jazz Feat. Vicky
2. Wonda Wonda by Ndere Troupe
3. Yündüya Weyu (The Sun Has Set) by Umalali
4. Anywhere by Naomi Wachira
5. Mwambieni by Zuchu
6. Utu by Alikiba
7. Wasakara by Oliver Mtukudzi
8. Seli Pere by Tshala Muana
9. Ulimilwami/My Language by Busi Ncube
10. I Want To Sing For Them All by Meklit Feat. Andrew Bird
11. My Baby by Mbongeni Ngema
12. Obangaina by Ykee Benda (see music video also)
13. Nyako Konya by Orchestre Les Mangelepa
14. Roger Milla by Pépé Kallé
15. Tchakou Show by Shimita El Diego
16. Sans Pitié by Néné Tchakou
17. Cissey by Néné Tchakou
18. Wapi by Néné Tchakou
    
    

2022-01-29 Emmanuel Nado

1. We Stand for Africa by Salatiel, Samini, Timi Dakolo, Assia, Hakim, Jaylann, Rayen Youssef, Tukkiman, Imilo…
2. Ewonbè by Dora Décca
3. Uwa Bia Kiribe Nayoka by Oliver Nayoka
4. Njiri Mara Mu Bu Egwu by Oliver Nayoka
5. Twa Zan by Boulpik
6. 3ème dose by Tiken Jah Fakoly
7. Gouvernement 20 ans by Tiken Jah Fakoly
8. African Reggae Fever by Rocky Dawuni
9. Lalumbe by West African Blues Project
10. Mosese by Orchestra Makassy
11. La Bamba by Playing for Change Feat. Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo, & Andrés Calamaro
12. Lindas Africanas by Africando
13. Mind My Business by Travis World, Dan Evens, & Patrice Roberts
14. Mobali Na Ngai Wana by Mbilia Bel
15. J’ai mal au cœur by Déesse Mukangi
16. Folklore Mbala by Désse Mukangi
17. Grand-Béréby by Josée Delatour (y)
18. Manangu Ni Maman by Donat Mwanza
19. Acquitté by Koffi Olomide
20. Imagination by Mack Macaire
21. Unknown (good) closing song! See Voice Memos New Recording 3734. (y)
    
    

2022-01-22 Edwin Okong’o

1. Ndakuvara by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi
2. Tapera (Live) by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi
3. Ndiyak’khumbula by Freshlyground Feat. Oliver Mtukudzi
4. Twende Twende by Eric Wainaina
5. Neria by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi & Ladysmith Black Mambazo
6. Mukana by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi
7. Zuva by Louis Mhlanga
8. Panorwadza Moyo by Winky D Feat. Oliver Mtukudzi
9. Tozeza by Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi
10. Hear Me Lord by Oliver Mtukudzi (y)
11. Akouli by Dany Engobo
12. Bah Poulo by Salif Keita
13. Godwin by Korede Bello
14. Lala Salama by Willy Paul
15. She’s Mine by Barrington Levy
16. Mobali Na Ngai Wana by Mbilia Bel
17. Kibaluma by Juliana Kanyomozi
18. Zvichapera by Chiwoniso
19. Mama by Yemi Alade
20. Bazo by Soukous Star & Yondo Syster
    
    

Special shout-outs to notable (classic) African musicians (men; see women list above):

• Fela Kuti
• Oliver Mtukudzi
• Pepe Kalle
• Sam Mangwana
• Tabu Ley Rochereau
• Youssou N’Dour
  
  

Additional special shout-outs:

• Kelly Takunda Orphan
• Omar Sosa
• Richard Bona
• Salani Wamkanganise
• Seckou Keita
  
  

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