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.