Stars to Share (1999)

About this title: Landing on the Windham Hill label, Samite (having dropped the "Of Uganda" from his name several years back) offers a collection of songs inspired by his return to the African continent after approximately a decade of residence in the U.S. as a political refugee. The music is largely in keeping with his introspective folk style, but this time, several prominent Windham Hill artists make appearances, including Will Ackerman, Michael Manring, and Tuck & Patti's Patti Cathcart. The results are an intriguing fusion of African pop and new age whose sound actually leans more toward the latter. ... read more

Tracks:

1. Tindiba [Samite]
2. Esawayo [Samite]
3. Bring Back the Music [Samite]
4. Old Man's Wisdom [Samite/Ackerman]
5. Sala Endongo [Samite]
6. Stars to Share [Samite/Aaberg/Acker]
7. Cradle With Love [Samite/Ackerman]
8. Having a Good Time [Samite]
9. Siwa [Samite/Keane]
10. I'll Be Strong [Samite]
11. Mountains of the Moon [Samite/Aaberg/Cathc]
12. Night Stories [Samite/Aaberg]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.