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1	The Rough Guide to Congolese Soukous (2000) more music like this by Various Artists This CD offers great introduction to the Congo-based musical style known as soukus. It contains a wide mix of tunes that range from Kanda Bongo Man's three-minute "Sai" to Tabu Laey 'Rochereau''s sprawling 11-minute "Sarah." With comprehensive track information and artist bios, this album is as a good an introduction to the genre as one will find. ... see all copies from $9.86! new only from $10.38!
2	World Christmas [Capitol] (1996) more music like this by Various Artists With a lineup that includes Papa Wemba, Angelique Kidjo, Cearia Evora, Zakir Hussain, Yomo Toro, and the Gipsy Kings, World Christmas certainly gives the impression of broad international diversity. However...the set of mostly traditional seasonal tunes has more mainstream conventional Western jazz backing of Bob Berg, Jim Beard, John Scofield, ... see all copies from $8.19! new only from $8.19!
3	Africa: Never Stand Still (1994) more music like this by Various Artists Cashing in on widespread exposure to African music via high-profile supporters like Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel, most compilations of contemporary African music suffer from insufficient size, narrow focus, or poor selection. Against this background, Africa: Never Stand Still stands as tall as a Masai warrior. In three hours of top-notch ... see all copies from $37.04!
4	Colors of the World (1997) more music like this by Various Artists Colors Of The World collects Latin, African, Nordic and other international music styles into a budget-priced CD. Gerardo Nunez' "Isa" and the Gitano Family's "Maria Sara" represent Latin music, "Mbo Hahita Avao" by D'Gary & Jihe and "Bia D'Lulucha" by Cesaria Evora are some of the album's African selections. Performances from the Colonial Cousins ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
5	Voices of the Real World (2000) more music like this by Various Artists Voices of the Real World brings together a diverse collection of artists who represent some of the highlights of the first ten years of recordings on the Real World label. Perhaps because of the pop success of the label's founder, Peter Gabriel, Real World has succeeded more than any other record company at producing crossover hits for world ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $17.79!
6	Papa Wemba (1994) more music like this by Papa Wemba Papa Wemba, the debonair and prolific Zairean-gone-international musician whose artistry spans over 22 years of performing, returns with his self-titled album. This was released in 1994, after his move to Paris. From "M'Fono Yami" to "Hambayi Ede," his music is full of catchy, upbeat tempos, rhythmic chanting, and is remarkably danceable, ... see all copies from $13.82! new only from $13.82!
7	Molokai (1998) more music like this by Papa Wemba This nice album of vocal work from the Congolese superstar Papa Wemba harks back to his childhood in Matongue (nicknamed Molokai by some of the locals). Wemba shows off some nice work with his voice soaring over the textures created by his band and backup vocalists. Moreover, on the initial track, "Excuse Me," he makes his a cappella debut, ... see all copies from $9.66! new only from $9.66!
8	Emotion (1995) more music like this by Papa Wemba Long a favorite among Afro-pop aficionados, Zairean expatriate Papa Wemba made a major push for worldwide recognition with this 1995 release. At the time a resident of Paris, the artist enlisted the aid of Brit-pop producer Stephen Hague (New Order, Pet Shop Boys) in hopes of making Emotion a crossover success, a move that alienated some purist ... see all copies from $10.20! new only from $10.20!
9	M'Zee Fula-Ngenge (2000) more music like this by Papa Wemba see all copies from $10.53! new only from $10.53!
10	Mondo Soukous (2001) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $10.63! new only from $13.05!
11 view cover	Africa Fete '98 (1998) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $3.00!
12 view cover	One World (1996) more music like this by Various Artists One World is a charity album for UNICEF and it appropriately features an eclectic mix of artists from all different genres. Rockers like Toni Childs and Peter Gabriel rub shoulders with the Spanish music of Gypsy Kings, the worldbeat of Johnny Clegg and the reggae of Bob Marley. Naturally, such a mixture doesn't result in a coherent album, but it ... see all copies from $4.99!
13 view cover	African Angels (1997) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $9.61! new only from $15.30!
14	Biloko Ya Moto (1996) more music like this by Papa Wemba & Viva La Musica see all copies from $22.55! new only from $22.55!
15 view cover	1977-1997 (2004) more music like this by Papa Wemba Papa Wemba has been more or less the voice of soukous since it took off, known as much for his fashion style as his remarkable singing. Starting in 1976 when he formed his first band, Viva la Musica, he's done a great deal not only to popularize the style, but also to shape the form of soukous. These cuts, taken from the first 20 years of that ... see all copies from $18.16! new only from $18.16!
16 view cover	Somo Trop (2003) more music like this by Papa Wemba No doubt that two CDs of Papa Wemba is like heaven for his fans (and probably a godsend for the legal bills he currently had, facing trial in Europe for transporting illegal immigrants). However, there's a definite caveat to this. The first CD is a bit of a mess, featuring Wemba with a relatively new band, Nouvelle Ecrita. It's soukous, which ... see all copies from $16.58! new only from $16.58!
17 view cover	Salsa Africa (2000) more music like this by Various Artists An album from the Salsa Mundo series, which aims to explore the spread of Cuban music throughout the world. This album features Cuban music re-Africanized as salsa (as well as other styles, really) is represented throughout Africa. Of course, being in Africa dictates that guitars will have to hold a featured role in the music that gets produced. ... see all copies from $19.94!
18 view cover	Kings of African Music (1997) more music like this by Various Artists African rhythms have provided the foundation of so much of the world's pop music, from blues and rock to reggae, funk, and rap, from jazz to salsa to hip-hop. Returning to Africa in their new pop clothes, these strains have, in turn, influenced African musicians, and have been, in effect, re-Africanized. No better example than Ali Farka Toure, ... see all copies from $13.73!
19 view cover	Spirit of Africa [Real World] (2001) more music like this by Various Artists There's no shortage of African compilations, and no shortage of good causes that need support. Spirit of Africa puts the two together, raising money for AIDS charity Mercury Phoenix Trust. Africa has suffered horribly from AIDS and will long continue to suffer, and could certainly use the help. The intention is a good one; it's a shame the album ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
20 view cover	South African Rhythm Riot: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 6 (1999) more music like this by Various Artists This sixth entry in the landmark guide to township jive is, like most collections, a mixed bag. Some songs offer up delicious grooves and inspiring harmonies, while in others the beatbox, synthesizer, and American influence are all that come through. Standout tracks include Chicco's "Sixolele Baba (Forgive Us Lord)," which sets a message of dire ... see all copies from $16.98! new only from $16.98!
21 view cover	Pole Position (1995) more music like this by Viva La Musica & Papa Wemba see all copies from $10.53! new only from $10.53!
22 view cover	Football Africa (1998) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $20.70! new only from $20.70!
23	New Morning (2006) more music like this by Papa Wemba Think of this as a live greatest hits disc, and you're remarkably close to the mark. What makes it special, however, is its lack of affectation. Wemba simply sings, and when he opens his mouth, the listener is transported. How he can sing so high and clear is beyond any easy explanation, but he's in wondrous voice on many familiar cuts, even ... see all copies from $21.38! new only from $47.98!
24 view cover	Wake Up (2006) more music like this by Koffi Olomide/Papa Wemba see all copies from $22.24! new only from $22.24!
25	Place Vendome (1994) more music like this by Papa Wemba see all copies from $12.33! new only from $12.33!

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