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Safarini in Transit: Music of African Immigrants
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Artist
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Obo Addy, Kofi Anang, Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze, Frank Ulwenya & others.
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Label
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Smithsonian Folkways
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Format
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cutout CD
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Runtime/Release Date
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67'06/2000
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Label Number
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40457
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Daedalus Item Code
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17282
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Description
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These powerful studio recordings from 1995–98 feature musicians from Ghana, Kenya, Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe and encompass memories of childhood, the sound of contemporary Afropop, and experimentation with new international musical styles. "Underscores those all-important links between African musical culture and the American milieu of soul, R&B, gospel, and funk."—CMJ New Music Report "The polyrhythmic drumming so identified with West African music [is] represented at its most rousing here by Obo Addy and his band. Other selections showcase gently picked acoustic guitar…. In 'Ko,' Ghana-born Kofi Anang utilizes a mix of traditional talking drum … and electronic percussion to craft a gentle anthem to unspoiled forest beauty. Exquisite proof that the story of African music continues to grow even when transported."—Christian Science Monitor The folk music archives that form the wellspring of these Smithsonian recordings are truly incomparable. Encompassing a wide variety of styles, they reflect the heart, soul, and backbone of the American experience as well as indigenous music from around the world. Folkways' impeccable sound and documentation does these artists proud, setting their work off as the treasure it is.
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