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Songlines - 50 Essential African Albums

Songlines magazine covers the world's most exciting music from traditional and popular to contemporary and fusion, featuring artists from all around the globe, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, from Miriam Makeba to Mariza, from Gilberto Gil to Gogol Bordello.
This list was published in Songlines Magazine in 2005.
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Khaled – Khaled
Khaled – Khaled
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Youssou N'dour Et Le Super Etoile De Dakar - Vol 8: Immigres / Bitim Rew (1984)
Youssou N'dour Et Le Super Etoile De Dakar - Vol 8: Immigres / Bitim Rew (1984)
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Cesária Évora - Miss Perfumado
Cesária Évora - Miss Perfumado
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Salif Keita - Soro
Salif Keita - Soro
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Orchestra Baobab - Specialist in All Styles
Orchestra Baobab - Specialist in All Styles
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Oliver Mtukudzi Tuku Music (1999)
Oliver Mtukudzi Tuku Music (1999)
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Mory Kanté - Akwaba Beach
Mory Kanté - Akwaba Beach
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Amadou & Mariam - Tje Ni Mousso (1999)
Amadou & Mariam - Tje Ni Mousso (1999)
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The Best of the Black President Fela Kuti
The Best of the Black President Fela Kuti
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Busi Mhlongo ‎– Urban Zulu (1999)
Busi Mhlongo ‎– Urban Zulu (1999)
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Sekouba Bambino - Sinikan (2002)
Sekouba Bambino - Sinikan (2002)
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Salif Keita - Moffou
Salif Keita - Moffou
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Tinariwen - Amassakoul
Tinariwen - Amassakoul
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King Sunny Adé and His African Beats - Juju
King Sunny Adé and His African Beats - Juju
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Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck - Djam Leelii (1989)
Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck - Djam Leelii (1989)
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Rokia Traoré - Bowmboï
Rokia Traoré - Bowmboï
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Daara J - Boomerang (2003)
Daara J - Boomerang (2003)
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Malouma - Dunya (2004)
Malouma - Dunya (2004)
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Kandia Kouyaté - Biriko (2002)
Kandia Kouyaté - Biriko (2002)
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Franco – the Rough Guide to Franco: Africa's Legendary Guitar Master
Franco – the Rough Guide to Franco: Africa's Legendary Guitar Master
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Souad Massi Deb (2003)
Souad Massi Deb (2003)
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Abdel Aziz El Mubarak
Abdel Aziz El Mubarak
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Rachid Taha – Diwân
Rachid Taha – Diwân
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Momo Wandel Soumah - Afro Swing (1999)
Momo Wandel Soumah - Afro Swing (1999)
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Toumani Diabaté & Ballaké Sissoko - New Ancient Strings
Toumani Diabaté & Ballaké Sissoko - New Ancient Strings
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Culture Musical Club -  Waridi - Scents of Zanzibar (2004)
Culture Musical Club - Waridi - Scents of Zanzibar (2004)
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Ayub Ogada - En Mana Kuoyo
Ayub Ogada - En Mana Kuoyo
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Ali Ali Farka Touré With Ry Cooder – Talking Timbuktu
Ali Ali Farka Touré With Ry Cooder – Talking Timbuktu
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Kanda Bongo Man - The Very Best of Kanda Bongo Man (2001)
Kanda Bongo Man - The Very Best of Kanda Bongo Man (2001)
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Bembeya Jazz National - Hommage À Demba Camara (2000)
Bembeya Jazz National - Hommage À Demba Camara (2000)
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Youssou N'dour – Nothing's in Vain (Coono Du Réér)
Youssou N'dour – Nothing's in Vain (Coono Du Réér)
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Justin Vali - The Sunshine Within (1999)
Justin Vali - The Sunshine Within (1999)
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Aster Aweke - Aster (1989)
Aster Aweke - Aster (1989)
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Songs for the Poor Man - Ongala, Remmy and Orchestre Super Matimila
Songs for the Poor Man - Ongala, Remmy and Orchestre Super Matimila
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Angola 72, Bonga
Angola 72, Bonga
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Mabulu - Soul Marrabenta (2001)
Mabulu - Soul Marrabenta (2001)
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Shaka Zulu - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Shaka Zulu - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Thomas Mapfumo - Shumba: Vital Hits of Zimbabwe (1990)
Thomas Mapfumo - Shumba: Vital Hits of Zimbabwe (1990)
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Mose Se 'Fan Fan' - The Congo Acoustic (1999)
Mose Se 'Fan Fan' - The Congo Acoustic (1999)
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Vakoka - Introducing Vakoka (2004)
Vakoka - Introducing Vakoka (2004)
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