African artists

I adore African rhythms, and would love to expand my knowledge of African music. Some of my long-time favorites are Youssou N'Dour ( Senegalese vocalist with a huge catalog of excellent music), Geoffrey Oryema (preternaturally gorgeous music from Uganda-born musician) and Angelique Kidjo (High energy, high quality grooves from Benin-born goddess).  Does anyone who loves those artists have any recommendations for me? These guys have been around for decades...what's coming out of Africa now that I need to hear?

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“Music, the greatest good that mortals know, And all of heaven we have below.” Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

A few of my Faves

Bahia El Idrissi (Morocco)
Dahmane El Harrachi (Algeria)
Djélimady Tounkara (Mali)
Dobet Gnahoré (Ivory Coast)
Faya Tess & Lokua Kanza (Congo)

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Thanks, GunzWare! You're the best. I'll check those out.

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“Music, the greatest good that mortals know, And all of heaven we have below.” Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

I'll send you a couple you might be interested in

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Thanks!

I'll keep an eye out for those. That looks like an amazing label. Not too many music stores left here in the wilds of Alabama, but I'll make a point to head for the bargain bins the next time I visit the big city.

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“Music, the greatest good that mortals know, And all of heaven we have below.” Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

yes im a big congolese music listener...  also this week i was listening to alot of Salif Keita ''M'Bemba'' ...yea I have a few  Geoffrey oryema and angelique kidjo...

Some personal favourites not yet listed:

Orchestra Baobab
Amadou & Miriam
Ayub Ogada
Daby Touré


All wonderful stuff, perhaps my favourite is Amadou & Miriam's "Dimanche á Bamako".
Enjoy!

This is all classical african music. It's like saying Frank Sinatra represents American Music.
Currently Africa puts out a lot of cool hip-hop. Check Positive Black Soul and Skwatta Kamp.

I havent had a lot of experience with their electronic/dance stuff.. but it gets as diverse as anywhere.. for instance Playdoe puts out old school electro (80s mostly american hip hop that was heavily electronic) mixed over dance/electronic music.

Zap Mama is from Belgian but with strong Congolese influence, i forget what they call the diaspora of certain Africans living in Belgium, there is oen though. The music is R&B and African sounding, she's on the Lauka Bop label, the one David Byrne.. the genisu of the Talking Heads started when he got into world music.

Thanks, I'll check some of those out

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