Griots of West Africa, thirteenth century Professional musicians of the Mande Empire (present day Southern Mali & Northeastern Guinea), their ancestry can be traced back to the era of Soundiata Keita who founded the Malian Empire. KAYA RADIO looks at how they continue to inspire and influence communities today.
Track list:
Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté - Ruby
Ballake Sissoko & Baba Sissoko - Sigi Gno Gonya
SPAZA - Mangaliso Sobukwe
Saul Williams - Experiment
Irreversible Entanglements - Fireworks
Kwani Experience - Mo Bophelong (in life)
Moor Mother - Rap Jasm
MAVI - Terms and Conditions
SOLO - Jubilee Noligamo
Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble - Stay Beautiful
Moor Mother ft. Melanie Charles - Woody Shaw
Tony Allen & Jeff Mills - The Seed
Josh Johnson - Punk
Arat Kilo, Mamani Keita & Mike Laad - Dou Coula
Mzakhe Mbuli - Ukulimala Kwenqondo
Phuzekhemisi - Ake Nibabheke
Shabalala Rhythm ft Khanyo Maphumulo - Anti wena wenzani?
Dedicated to the memory of Khaya Mshengu.