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1	Long Walk to Freedom (2006) more music like this by Ladysmith Black Mambazo It was a collaboration with a famous American pop star that broke Ladysmith Black Mambazo as an international act in the mid-'80s, and on Long Walk to Freedom they enact a variation on the theme -- only in this case, the project is under their control and the American guests are an eclectic assortment of rock, folk, and pop musicians, who are also ... see all copies from $9.59! new only from $15.98!
2	Dimanche a Bamako (2005) more music like this by Amadou & Mariam Amadou & Mariam, the blind couple from Mali, have certainly paid their dues over the last 30 years, and it's about time they received their big break. Certainly given the excellent reviews in Europe, Dimanche a Bamako could be it, thanks to the production and participation by the elf prince of world music, Manu Chao. He brings a playful lightness ... see all copies from $8.88! new only from $16.85!
3	The Last King of Scotland (2006) more music like this by Alex Heffes Idi Amin will never be remembered as a fantastic humanitarian. Musically, he was known to play the accordion from time to time. However, the soundtrack to the movie based on his life is an extremely enjoyable trip through African music. A wide array of musicians join forces for this record, with Momo Wandel giving a fine performance on the warm, ... see all copies from $12.45! new only from $15.40!
4	Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Africa (2006) more music like this by Various Artists While the market for African music is heavy with new forms of Afro-pop, synth-driven reggae, and piles of high-energy soukous, there is a movement afoot for music in the more restrained end of the spectrum. Acoustic Africa takes a stab at compiling some of the newer sounds of this movement, à la MTV Unplugged. There are a few names on the album ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $13.37!
5	African Lullaby (1999) more music like this by Various Artists African Lullaby is a charming collection of children's music warmed by Africa's rich musical heritage. The folklore and family life in regions like the Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, and South Africa are reflected in the lullabies' lyrics, as traditional instruments such as the kora, mbira, balaphone, ... see all copies from $7.45! new only from $9.39!
6	Ethiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale, 1969-1974 (1998) more music like this by Mulatu Astatke To some, the term "Ethiopian jazz" might seem impossible; after all, it's a very American form. But what's truly surprising isn't the fact that these musicians play jazz so well, but the range of jazz they manage, from the George Benson-ish guitar workout of "Munaye" to the twisting sax of "Tezeta." Really, though, it's more Jimmy Smith than Duke ... see all copies from $14.57! new only from $14.57!
7	The Warner Brothers Collection (2000) more music like this by Ladysmith Black Mambazo The Warner Brothers Collection covers the first three albums Ladysmith Black Mambazo recorded for the American major label in the wake of their mass exposure on Paul Simon's Graceland. There's nothing from the 1994 children's album Gift of the Tortoise, nor (naturally) is there anything from the group's smaller-scale recordings, which in the U.S. ... see all copies from $8.50! new only from $11.11!
8	Open & Close/Afrodisiac (2001) more music like this by Fela Kuti This CD reissue combines two early-'70s albums -- Open & Close and Afrodisiac -- on a single disc. Open & Close has just three songs, all in the ten- to 15-minute range, mixing some of the improvisational verve of jazz into Kuti's Afro-funk stew. There's a bittersweet, faintly melancholy tone to some of the progressions that differentiates this ... see all copies from $13.08! new only from $14.56!
9	African Playground (2003) more music like this by Various Artists If Putumayo wasn't marketing African Playground as a compilation of children's music, some non-African listeners would have no idea that the material is aimed at kids (or is at least kid-friendly). They would know that African Playground is a good to excellent collection of African pop, but they wouldn't associate the songs with kids because it ... see all copies from $11.05! new only from $13.71!
10	Cruel, Crazy, Beautiful World (1989) more music like this by Johnny Clegg & Savuka When South Africa was still suffering under the apartheid system in the 1980s, Johnny Clegg & Savuka was the last thing apartheid supporters wanted in a pop group. Their lyrics were often vehemently anti-apartheid, and apartheid supporters hated the fact that a half-black, half-white outfit out of South Africa was integrated and proud of it. ... see all copies from $6.49! new only from $7.99!
11 view cover	The Best Best of Fela Kuti [Universal] (1999) more music like this by Fela Kuti More than two years after his death, the first coordinated reissue campaign of Fela Kuti material began with this collection, a double-disc set including 13 of his best-known jams. Beginning with three tracks from 1972 (the second disc also has a track from that year), The Best Best of Fela Kuti ranges through his entire career, though the focus ... see all copies from $30.91!
12 view cover	Putumayo Presents: North African Groove (2005) more music like this by Various Artists Putumayo has put together a collection of polished North African pop music here that will appeal to fans of worldbeat with an ear for exotic African and Middle Eastern fusions and an eye on the dancefloor. Algeria has one of the most active and accessible music scenes in the region and it's no surprise that the small nation is well represented ... see all copies from $13.37! new only from $13.37!
13 view cover	Putumayo Presents: African Groove (2003) more music like this by Various Artists This is a collection of African techno-informed tracks bearing the fruits of both ends of the tradition spectrum. Traditional percussion and string elements thrive among a thick layer of multi-formed electronica. The album opens with breakout artist Issa Bagayogo and his blend of Malian ngoni playing with electronic beats. The Coulibaly family ... see all copies from $13.37! new only from $13.37!
14 view cover	Amandla! [Original Soundtrack] (2003) more music like this by Original Soundtrack The soundtrack to Lee Hirsch's documentary is recommended to people who enjoyed the film and anyone else who's interested in South African freedom songs. As noted in the album's liner notes, this is "only a snapshot of South Africa's musical landscape." It is mostly limited to protest music and is not as good an overall album as The Indestructible ... see all copies from $14.35! new only from $14.35!
15 view cover	Confusion/Gentleman (2000) more music like this by Fela Kuti This, another installment from MCA's superb recollecting of Fela's original albums, includes two of the most notable albums from the mid-'70s. Gentleman is primarily a verbal battering of the post-colonial mentality of his fellow Africans (also abused elsewhere in other albums). It is a relatively humorous episode this time through, as he mocks ... see all copies from $13.08! new only from $15.19!
16 view cover	Shoki Shoki (1999) more music like this by Femi Kuti Now that he's assumed the mantle of Afro-Beat superstardom from his father, Femi Kuti seems much more assured on his third album, Shoki Shoki. Femi is just as focused on political and social situations as Fela Kuti, as displayed on several tracks here ("Blackman Know Yourself," "What Will Tomorrow Bring," "Victim of Life," "Look Around"). Also ... see all copies from $9.98! new only from $13.34!
17 view cover	Third World Child (1987) more music like this by Johnny Clegg & Savuka "Asimbonanga (Mandela)" is an anthem already adopted by Joan Baez and others, while the title tune devastatingly discusses what it's like to be asked to "walk in the dreams of the foreigner." William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide see all copies from $5.98! new only from $7.98!
18 view cover	Shaka Zulu (1987) more music like this by Ladysmith Black Mambazo In the wake of their participation on his Graceland album, Paul Simon produced this Ladysmith album, their most accessible work for Western ears, which is pristinely recorded and sung partially in English. William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide see all copies from $2.95! new only from $10.71!
19 view cover	Djin Djin (2007) more music like this by Angelique Kidjo Coming full circle, Angelique Kidjo returns to her Beninese roots for the star-studded Djin Djin album, whose title, which loosely translates as Seize the Day , aptly sums up the set and its themes. Djin Djin kicks off with the bright and breezy "Ae Ae," just the type of irrepressible pop/world-without-borders number that regularly takes all of ... see all copies from $13.37! new only from $16.59!
20 view cover	The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 1 (1986) more music like this by Various Artists This anthology of South African artists surprised everyone by becoming a best-seller. It introduced worldbeatniks to Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mahlathini, and Moses Mchunu and paved the way for Paul Simon's Graceland. Winner of The Village Voice's Jazz and Pop Poll for Best Record of 1987, it's an essential sampler of modern African styling, a ... see all copies from $8.35! new only from $13.38!
21 view cover	Supermoon (2007) more music like this by Zap Mama Zap Mama has always effortlessly created a unique bridge between African music and R&B, and they've done it again on their new album, although the very slick production cuts down on the rawer elements that were such a joy on their earlier work. Although an African heart beats under it all, much of the time it's well-hidden under layers of vocals ... see all copies from $4.09! new only from $16.20!
22 view cover	Set (1990) more music like this by Youssou N'Dour The title tune became the anthem of Senegalese youth in 1990. This is the first album N'Dour hasn't re-recorded for the international market. It's very African and his best recorded work to date. J. Poet, All Music Guide see all copies from $4.79! new only from $10.79!
23 view cover	Juju Music (1982) more music like this by King Sunny Ade After nearly 15 years as Nigeria's biggest musical draw and juju music's reigning monarch, King Sunny Ade went global in 1982 with a brief but fertile stint on the Mango label. The three albums that resulted -- Juju Music, Synchro System, and Aura -- gave Ade unprecedented exposure on the Western market and introduced a slew of music lovers to the ... see all copies from $7.45! new only from $13.42!
24 view cover	Nu Monda (2006) more music like this by Tcheka Singer/songwriter Tcheka might be from Cape Verde, but he defies comparison with other artists from the islands. There's a very African quality to his music, much of it based around the local rhythm of bataque, which originally developed to circumvent the ban of drums. But that doesn't define him. What he has to offer is completely individual, a ... see all copies from $7.90! new only from $14.78!
25 view cover	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 $8.57! new only from $13.16!

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