Some of the continent’s premier singer-songwriters are featured on this truly unique and unplugged collection

Every so often, an album comes along that reminds us why we are so moved by song: the melody, the rhythm, and the message. Putumayo has presented a variety of world music CDs, but African music has been the consistent heart and soul of its offerings. Putumayo World Music is pleased to present Acoustic Africa, a captivating collection showcasing some of Africa’s greatest singer-songwriters in beautifully stripped down displays of acoustic mastery. These artists are helping to spearhead an acoustic revolution in stark contrast to the studio-based, synthesized dance music that became the standard for African pop-stars of the 1980’s and 90’s. On Acoustic Africa, you’ll discover gentle folk songs from Senegal, a protest song from South Africa, blues-tinged ballads from Mali and much more.

Track Listing:

1. Sore - Diogal (Senegal)
2. Mindjer Doce Mel - Eneida Marta (Guinea-Bissau)
3. Misahotaka Ny Akama - Rajery (Madagascar)
4. Sedjedo - Angélique Kidjo (Benin)
5. Basimanyana - Vusi Mahlasela (South Africa)
6. Bana - Faya Tess & Lokua Kanza (Congo)
7. Mauritania - Laye Sow (Senegal)
8. Tradição - Gabriela Mendes (Cape Verde)
9. Baro - Habib Koité (Mali)
10. Palea - Dobet Gnahoré (Ivory Coast)
11. Antonia - Manecas Costa (Guinea-Bissau)
12. Fanta Bourama - Djélimady Tounkara (Mali)