It's the final segment of our Africa playlist! This one features artists from Niger and Nigeria, and ended up being very accessible to our rock-trained ears.

Mdou Moctar - Adounia
Mdou Moctar - Tarhatazed
Bombino - Amidinine
Mamar Kassey - Karma
Prince Nico Mbarga - Sweet Mother
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Ja Funmi
Fela Kuti & Africa 70 - Zombie

Complete playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Cs1jq3CaAI2ivZXTuBpnk?si=4018d6cd5b044022

Further reading:

Mdou Moctar: The Hendrix of the Sahara (Esquire): https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a29817515/mdou-moctar-interview-2019/

His biggest hit sold more copies than any of the Beatles'. So why haven't you heard of him? (Narratively): https://narratively.com/his-biggest-hit-sold-more-copies-than-any-of-the-beatles-so-why-havent-you-heard-of-him/

Cohosts: Rich Bunnel, Mike DeFabio, Amanda Rodgers

Opening music: "Houses in Motion" by Angelique Kidjo

Closing credits music: Kenneth Kraylie

https://kennethkraylie.bandcamp.com/
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