The African Rock 'n' Roll Years
Series tracing the roots of African music, featuring some of the continent's major artists
The African Rock 'n' Roll Years - Central Africa: Congo Jive
Series tracing the roots of African music features artists from the Congo, including Franco, Tabu Ley Rochereau, Pepe Kalle, Kokono No 1 and Corneille.
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The African Rock 'n' Roll Years - Lusophone
Series tracing the roots of African music. This edition explores the influence of the Portuguese colonists who ruled over Angola, Mozambique and Guinea Bissau.
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The African Rock 'n' Roll Years - North Africa: Rai Rebels and Desert Blues
Series on the roots of African music. Featured artists include Tinariwen, Khaled, Rachid Taha, Emmanuel Jal and Souad Massi.
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The African Rock 'n' Roll Years - South Africa: Songs of Freedom
Series tracing the roots of African music. Featured artists include Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
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The African Rock 'n' Roll Years - The High Life Zone
Series tracing the roots of African music. This edition explores the effect of Caribbean mento music and calypso on Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon.
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The African Rock 'n' Roll Years - West Africa: Praise Singers and Superstars
Series tracing the roots of African music focuses on the states of Senegal and Mali, home to Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal and Salif Keita.
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