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]
| 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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Countries represented in this compilation include Mozambique, Mali, Zimbabwe, the DRC, Cape Verde, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Egypt, Madagascar, and South Africa.
Critical reception edit
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| Source | Rating |
| 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 edit
| 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 |
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Love, Bret. "Unwired: Africa (Rough Guide)". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 Jan 2014.
- ^ World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ WorldCat. Unwired : Africa : koras, mbiras, guitars : an acoustic voyage. OCLC. OCLC 473020929. Retrieved 2014-01-25.