VA - Emociones, 25 Years Network [2005] (3 x CD's)

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VA - Emociones, 25 Years Network [2005] (3 x CD's)

Over 225 minutes of sublime music from 31 ensembles originating from 13 countries. I guarantee you'll be mesmerized by the music, soul, and sounds. If the Ladysmith Black Mambazo choir sounds familiar, it is because it is the recording that led to their discovery by Paul Simon (and feature on his popular album "Graceland"). My personal favorite are the cries and lamentations of Momo Wandel Soumah in "Felendo Yefe". The song is about the "lamentation of a mother whose daughter has not yet returned from the traditional initiation ceremony". The only sad part about this album is that several of the extraordinary performers died in recent years.  If you like to discover, travel, learn, or experience other cultures, this is for you -- you won't be disappointed. (Amazon)

This collection is quite simply the best compilation of any of this kind of music. The quality of sound and selections is superb.

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Track lists

CD1

01 Abdullah Ibrahim & Johnny Dyani - Namhanje [edit] 10:36
02 Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Isitimela 2:45
03 Johnny Clegg & Sipho Mchunu - Umanqoba 3:08
04 Momo Wandel Soumah - Félenko Yéfé 6:10
05 Tartit - Aïtma 3:24
06 Abyssinia Infitine, featuring Gigi - Gela 6:09
07 Youssou N'Dour - Sama Guent Guii 5:21
08 Titina - Note de Mindelo 5:18
09 Baco - Bwana 4:14
10 Super Mama Djombo - Dissan na M'Bera 5:11
11 Alex Konadu's International Band - Mafe Wo 5:54
12 Mastaki Bafa - Wawa 4:41
13 Paulinho da Viola - Roendo as Unhas 3:50
14 Susana Baca - Heces 3:12
15 Sexteto Mayor - Paris Otoñal 3:55
16 Sexteto Mayor & Adriana Varela - Malena 2:16

CD2

01 Batata y Su Rumba Palenquera - Palenquera 4:33
02 Septeto Nacional - Arrolla Cubano 4:43
03 Conjunto Campesino Cuyaguateje - Al Vaiven de mi Carreta 5:00
04 Izaline Calister - Yudami Lubida 3:55
05 Angelo Debarre, Serge Camps & Frank Anastasio - Folklore Roumain 5:47
06 Carmen Linares - Cartagenera y Taranta 6:17
07 Miguel Gil - I Giren 4:06
08 Esma Redžepova - Dzelem, Dzelem 4:49
09 Romica Puceanu - Cînd Erai a Mea Iubita 4:27
10 Bratsch & Ando Drom - Johnny 4:11
11 Bratsch - Nane Tsora 3:10
12 Sandy Lopicic Orkestar - Ušti, Ušti Babo 5:16
13 Vasile Pandelescu - Breaza de la Hulubesti 2:50
14 Boban Markovic Orkestar - Izvorski Biseri 4:16
15 Nadia, Alena, Victor Busilyov & Siberian Gypsies - Bog Nikola ne Dopustit, Sberezhot 2:57
16 Loyko - Novo Bersh 6:28

CD3

01 Stavros Xarchakos - Prologos - Mana Mou Ellas 7:07
02 Ross Daly & Labyrinth - Afou Chis Allon Stin Kardia 5:30
03 Psarantonis - Petres Peto tou Fengariou 4:19
04 Petro-Loukas Chalkias & Kompania - Skaros 7:26
05 Istanbul Oriental Ensemble - Mahur Oriental 7:10
06 Mustafa Kandirali - Caz Roman 2:53
07 The Klezmatics - Rumanian Fantasy 4:38
08 Hassan Kassayi - Dastgah of Homayoun 4:26
09 Parissa & Ensemble Dastan - Kereshmeh 6:04
10 Djivan Gasparyan - Menak Jamport Em / Yes Kess Tessa 6:11
11 Abaji - Nomad Spirit 6:10
12 Alim Qasimov - Bagishlamani 6:23
13 Ya Dong - Give Me a Present of a Rose 1:47
14 SambaSunda - Bubuka 3:14
15 Mark Atkins & Janawirri Yiparrka - Scrub Beat 2:55

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