Unwired:_Africa

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Unwired: Africa

2000 compilation album by Various artists

Unwired: Africa is a world music benefit compilation album originally released in 2000, with proceeds going to Amnesty International. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,[1] the release features African acoustic music, from traditional to pop.[2] The compilation was produced and compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network. Catherine Steinmann wrote the liner notes.[3][4]

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Countries represented in this compilation include Mozambique, Mali, Zimbabwe, the DRC, Cape Verde, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Egypt, Madagascar, and South Africa.

Critical reception

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Writing for AllMusic, Bret Love called the album "consistently excellent" and "a beautiful compilation for those interested in the lighter side of African music".[2]

Track listing

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References

  1. [1]
    Douglas H., Henkle (2012-10-23). "Rough Guide Discography / World Music Network Discography". FolkLib Index : A Library of Folk Music Links. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  2. [2]
    Love, Bret. "Unwired: Africa (Rough Guide)". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 Jan 2014.
  3. [3]
    World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  4. [4]
    WorldCat. Unwired : Africa : koras, mbiras, guitars : an acoustic voyage. OCLC. OCLC 473020929. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
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