CC Smith, Publisher of The Beat and Queen of All Media, was this week’s guest host. Her playlist speaks for itself. Too bad we’re not archived, no?
Papa Noel, “Africa Mokili Mobimba” Cafe Noir (Tumi advance)
Mama Sissoko, “Safiatou” Soleil de Minuit (Tinder)
Guillermo Portabales, “Oye Mi Son” El Carretero (World Circuit)
Ricardo Lemvo, “Lollobrigida” Isabela (Mopiato advance)
Kekele, “Affaire Mokuwa” Live (Kekele)
Africando, “Mario” Ketukuba (Stern’s)
Rochereau & African Fiesta National, “Mokolo Nakokufa” Le Seigneur Rochereau
(Syllart)
Grand Kalle, “Kelya” Succes des Annees 50/60 (Syllart)
Josky Kiambukuta, “Double Vie acoustic” Double Vie (Sonima)
Refugee All Stars, “Palm Wine Medley” Living Like A Refugee (Anti)
SPOTLIGHT ON MUSIC OF EAST AFRICA
Les Mangalepa, “Nyako Konya” Endurance (Retro Afric)
Simon Chimbetu & Dendera Kings, “Mama Elizabeth” Takabatana (Sheer Sounds)
Msondo Ngoma Band, “Tupatupa” Best Of Msondo Ngoma (Ujamaa)
Kid and the First People, “Anya Moyo” Tiwerenge (Dakar Sound)
Simba Wanyika, “Baba Asiya” Simba Wanyika Original (African Music Gallery)
The Green Arrows, “Infalilibe Chisoni” Green Arrows (Alula)
Samba Mapangala, “Tolinga Virunga” Virunga Roots Vol. 1 (Virunga)
Issa Juma & Les Wanyika Stars, “Sigalame 2” Sigalame 2 (Disc Afrique)
