African LullabyEllipsis CD 4240, 1999
01. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Thula Mtwana
02. Kemi Akanni - Omo
03. Abdoulaye Diabaté - Kounandi Deni
04. Muriel Mwamba - Mayo Mpapa
05. Ayub Ogada - Nyandolo
06. Dr. Morgan Babb - Ayo Nene Touti
07. NtombKhona Diamini - Thula Thula
08. Samite - Webake
09. Floxy Bee - Oluronbi
10. Sadio Kouyate - Diriyo Nakana
11. Abou Sylla - Diyore
12. Anindo - Sigalagala
13. Danone O'Sow - Tesegu
14. Stella Chiweshe - Chitsidzo
As with other Ellipsis Arts releases, African Lullaby is more than a stellar music collection. Its delightful liner notes provide ample context for these "love songs for children" and the collection's innovative earth-friendly packaging is a work of art unto itself. Commencing with the bewitching Zulu harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Thula Mtwana" sets the tone, creating an atmosphere of warmth, safety, and peace, and is followed by a baker's dozen that reflect the gentle rhythms of an abundantly diverse continent. "Kounandu Deni" marries the dancing melody of Malian guitar and African harp with lyrics of paternal providence. Broadway's Sarafina! and The Lion King cast member Ntomb'khona Dlamini wails soulfully on "Thula Thula," and "Chitsidzo" is a mystical reverie of parental love and spousal longing accompanied by the intense beauty of a mbira (thumb piano). Standing head and shoulders above others in its class, African Lullaby is testimony to the awesome power of music. - Paige La Grone
This collection of lullabies reflects the warmth, musical richness, and soothing rhythms of the African continent. It is a gathering Of talented singers and musicians whose gifts are recognized internationally. Young and Old ears will delight in the magical sounds of mbira, kora, balaphone a cappella vocals guitar, bamboo flutes, dundun, and talking drum. The lyrics sing of folklore, family, and village life in the traditional languages of the Ivory Coast Mali, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, and South Africa. They communicate the love that these African artists feel for children and humankind - A love that transcends language.
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