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mixedmedia · 11-11-2008, 08:01 PM

There are many things in the world that I don't feel like talking about anymore...but this is not one of them.

I am at the midpoint of the beginning of an exploration into African pop music. And I think, more than anything, it is the effervescent happiness that pours out of my speakers when I listen to it that keeps me wanting to learn (and hear) more. Even when it is expressing ideas about politics and other serious subjects these artists manage to do so with a danceable ebullience that is quite infectious. (It's also quite relevant at this time to note, that some of the most joyous music in the world has been (and is) coming out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo). It has made me realize more than ever what a bunch of spoiled rotten babies we are with our whining and our angst. Don't get me wrong, I still love me some Radiohead, but admittedly, Madilu System is getting a lot more airtime in my house these days.

So I thought I'd share. Mind you, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much great music out there.

(oh well, can't remember the seeqpod code...I'll have to settle for this crappy link...good reminder of why I don't have time to do this anymore, lol)

The lineup:
Baaba Maal - Senegal
Papa Wemba - DRC
Mahotella Queens - South Africa
Kanda Bongo Man - DRC
Oumou Sangare - Mali
Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz - Nigeria
Babatunde Olatunji - Nigeria
Madilu System - DRC
Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate - Mali
Remmy Ongala & Orchestra Super Matimila - DRC
Femi Kuti - Nigeria
Franco & TPOK Jazz - DRC
Boukman Eksperyans - This group is actually out of Haiti and they are one of my favorite new discoveries. I wish I could have found a better clip.

Every morning I listen to my small but growing collection of music from Africa mixed in with my reggae and some Latin forms (tropicalia, mambo, samba). It's a great way to start the day.

Oh, and the little bit of zydeco I have is in that playlist, too. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

If anyone out there knows more about the music coming out of Africa and would like to share some artists that would be spectacular. I'm especially interested in discovering more women artists.

11-11-2008, 08:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
mixedmedia has all her shots. Location: Florida	There are many things in the world that I don't feel like talking about anymore...but this is not one of them. I am at the midpoint of the beginning of an exploration into African pop music. And I think, more than anything, it is the effervescent happiness that pours out of my speakers when I listen to it that keeps me wanting to learn (and hear) more. Even when it is expressing ideas about politics and other serious subjects these artists manage to do so with a danceable ebullience that is quite infectious. (It's also quite relevant at this time to note, that some of the most joyous music in the world has been (and is) coming out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo). It has made me realize more than ever what a bunch of spoiled rotten babies we are with our whining and our angst. Don't get me wrong, I still love me some Radiohead, but admittedly, Madilu System is getting a lot more airtime in my house these days. So I thought I'd share. Mind you, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much great music out there. (oh well, can't remember the seeqpod code...I'll have to settle for this crappy link...good reminder of why I don't have time to do this anymore, lol) The lineup: Baaba Maal - Senegal Papa Wemba - DRC Mahotella Queens - South Africa Kanda Bongo Man - DRC Oumou Sangare - Mali Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz - Nigeria Babatunde Olatunji - Nigeria Madilu System - DRC Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate - Mali Remmy Ongala & Orchestra Super Matimila - DRC Femi Kuti - Nigeria Franco & TPOK Jazz - DRC Boukman Eksperyans - This group is actually out of Haiti and they are one of my favorite new discoveries. I wish I could have found a better clip. Every morning I listen to my small but growing collection of music from Africa mixed in with my reggae and some Latin forms (tropicalia, mambo, samba). It's a great way to start the day. Oh, and the little bit of zydeco I have is in that playlist, too. Laissez les bons temps rouler! If anyone out there knows more about the music coming out of Africa and would like to share some artists that would be spectacular. I'm especially interested in discovering more women artists. __________________ Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce Last edited by little_tippler; 11-12-2008 at 04:42 AM.. Reason: Seeqpod fixed ;)