Name: Out of Africa by Various Artists
Brand: Various Artists
SKU: 6001208937536
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (105 reviews)

COMPILATION

One of the earliest roundups of African pop music, Rykodisc's Out of Africa is a topnotch sampler of some of the continent's more popular acts. And while some of the selections can fall victim to Western studio gloss, most of what's here ranges from lean and infectious dance grooves to more traditional beats. On the most popular end of the spectrum, the disc features tracks by Senegal's Youssou N'Dour and the South African female vocal combo the Mahotella Queens. Falling a spot or two on the star map, there are also fine numbers by Nigeria's respective juju and yo-pop masters, Ebenezer Obey and Segun Odewale, as well as a fine track by one of the originators of Congolese soukous music, Tabu Ley Rochereau. Sidetracked by a bloated bit of Afro-funk from Cameroon's Ali Baba (shades of the gloved one's Thriller period), the disc finds its way again with standouts by the Ivory Coast's Jane Agnimel and South Africa's Udokotela Shange Namajaha. A collection best suited to the Afro-pop newcomer.

1. Mbube

by Mahotella Queens

Primary Artist: Mahotella Queens; Main Performer

2. The Click Song a.k.a. Qongqothwane

by Miriam Makeba

Primary Artist: Miriam Makeba; Main Performer

3. Rain - Rain - Beautiful Rain

by Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Primary Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo; Main Performer

4. Pennywhistle

by Mango Groove

Primary Artist: Mango Groove; Main Performer

5. Shebeleza (Okongo Mame)

by Joe Mafela

Primary Artist: Joe Mafela; Main Performer

6. See You in Soweto (With Hotline)

by P.j. Powers, Hotline

Featured Artist: Hotline; Main Performer
Primary Artist: P.j. Powers
Pj Powers; Main Performer

7. Gazette (Kazet)

by Mahlathini, The Mahotella Queens

Primary Artist: Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens; Main Performer

8. Kwela Spokes

by Spokes Mashiyane

Primary Artist: Spokes Mashiyane; Main Performer

9. Duku Duku Imbizo

by Phuzekhemisi

Primary Artist: Phuzekhemisi; Main Performer

10. The Warrior (Feat. Ipi Tombi Cast)

by Margaret Singana, Ipi Tombi Cast

Featured Artist: Ipi Tombi Cast; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Margaret Singana; Main Performer

11. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

by Imilonji Kantu Choral Society

Primary Artist: Imilonji Kantu Choral Society; Main Performer

12. Shosholoza (Feat. Margaret Singana)

by Ipi Tombi Cast, Maragaret Singana

Featured Artist: Maragaret Singana; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ipi Tombi Cast; Main Performer

13. Siyakudumisa

by Holy Cross Choir

Primary Artist: Holy Cross Choir; Main Performer

14. Daar Kom Die Alibama

by Central Malay Choir

Primary Artist: Central Malay Choir; Main Performer

15. Feel So Strong (With Steve Kekana)

by P.j. Powers

Primary Artist: P.j. Powers
Pj Powers; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

57 minutes and 27 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/15 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Africa, World, African

Label

Gallo Record Company

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

South Africa

Language

English (United States)
Xhosa
Tsonga

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 28, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

6001208937536

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Notification

Out of Africa

1. Mbube

2. The Click Song a.k.a. Qongqothwane

3. Rain - Rain - Beautiful Rain

4. Pennywhistle

5. Shebeleza (Okongo Mame)

6. See You in Soweto (With Hotline)

7. Gazette (Kazet)

8. Kwela Spokes

9. Duku Duku Imbizo

10. The Warrior (Feat. Ipi Tombi Cast)

11. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

12. Shosholoza (Feat. Margaret Singana)

13. Siyakudumisa

14. Daar Kom Die Alibama

15. Feel So Strong (With Steve Kekana)

Technical Specifications

Out of Africa

Product information

Release options

1. Mbube

2. The Click Song a.k.a. Qongqothwane

3. Rain - Rain - Beautiful Rain

4. Pennywhistle

5. Shebeleza (Okongo Mame)

6. See You in Soweto (With Hotline)

7. Gazette (Kazet)

8. Kwela Spokes

9. Duku Duku Imbizo

10. The Warrior (Feat. Ipi Tombi Cast)

11. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

12. Shosholoza (Feat. Margaret Singana)

13. Siyakudumisa

14. Daar Kom Die Alibama

15. Feel So Strong (With Steve Kekana)

Technical Specifications