Safarini in transit: Music of African immigrants

Various Artists SFW40457

Musicians from Ghana, Kenya, Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe lead powerful performances by five ensembles of African musicians who now live in the United States. Studio recordings from 1995-1998, these rhythmic tracks feature memories of childhood, the instrumentation and performance styles of contemporary Afropop, and experimentation with new international musical styles. 67 minutes. "Not only does this collection shine the spotlight on some excellent transplanted musicians playing African-styled music in America, it also underscores those all-important links between African musical culture and the American milieu of soul, R&B, gospel, and funk." — CMJ New Music Report

Country(s) Congo (Democratic Republic); Ghana; Kenya; United States; Zimbabwe
Culture Group(s) Luhya; Shona; Lobi; Ga
Instrument(s) ; Bass, electric; Bell; Didjeridu; Drum kit; Drum, talking; Ensemble leader; Flute, side-blown; Giri; Guitar; Keyboard, electric; Marimba; Mbira; Mbira, kalimba; Percussion, electronic; Percussion, various; Saxophone; Trombone; Trumpet; Vocals; Vocals, group
Language(s) Ga; Luhya; Shona

Year of Recording 2000
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced in collaboration with Jack Straw Productions ; Produced in collaboration with Rakumi Arts International ; Produced in collaboration with National Endowment for the Arts ; Produced in collaboration with King County Arts Commission ; Produced in collaboration with Seattle Arts Commission ; Produced in collaboration with Washington State Arts Commission ; Photography by Robert Lyons ; Photography by Dean Wong ; Liner Notes by Anthony Seeger ; Liner Notes by Diana N'Diaye ; Liner Notes by Jon Kertzer ; Design by Visual Dialogue, Boston, MA ; Produced by Joan Rabinowitz ; Produced by Andrew C. Frankel

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101	Tcheni Tcheni	Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze	4:38
102	Safarini	Frank Ulwenya and Afrisound with Yoka Nzenze	5:44
103	Nyoka Musango	Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai	5:51
104	Ko	Kofi Anang	7:10
105	Amedzro	Obo Addy	6:43
106	Wumba Wumba	Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze	6:25
107	Chakacha	Frank Ulwenya	3:54
108	Chemtengure	Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai	5:46
109	Kusanga Ema	Wawali Bonane with Yoka Nzenze	6:54
110	Oshi	Obo Addy	5:39
111	Hail	Kofi Anang	6:00
112	Mwari Komborera I Africa	Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukutai	2:18

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