Na Afriki is Dobet Gnahoré's second album, released by US-based independent label, Cumbancha. It is a contemporary African album with 15 tracks.
Na Afriki | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dobet Gnahore |
| Origin | African |
| Genres | World music |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Cumbancha |
| Website | [1] |
Na Afriki "blends upbeat African grooves with delicate ballads."[2] She became a musician after convincing her father that she need not attend an academically focused school; rather, her education should be at home in the artists village, Ki Yi M'Bock. She developed a musical style deeply rooted in the native sounds and traditions of her people.[3]
Much of the album's foundation stems from "a voice (Dobet's) that is full of passion is hard to ignore no matter whether you understand the language that it's singing in or not. Dobet Gnahoré's voice is strong with the power of her belief in herself and the people of Africa. This is not the strident voice of politics, although politics are part of the mix, shouting hate and anger. Nor is it the naïve voice of a child singing about some never-never land of universal love and peace."[3]
Track list edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dala" | 3:51 |
| 2. | "Djiguene" | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Issa" | 3:09 |
| 4. | "Inyembezi Zam" | 3:57 |
| 5. | "Telo De" | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Khabone-n'daw" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Jho Avido" | 3:53 |
| 8. | "Yekiyi" | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Ma Poo" | 3:36 |
| 10. | "Pygmees" | 1:00 |
| 11. | "Palea" | 3:39 |
| 12. | "Pillage" | 4:21 |
| 13. | "Loubou" | 0:59 |
| 14. | "Massacre" | 3:22 |
| 15. | "Mousso Tilou" | 3:39 |
Further reading edit
Notes edit
- ^ "Dobet Gnahoré". Cumbancha. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "Couleur, by Dobet Gnahore". Dobet Gnahore. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Music Review: Dobet Gnahore". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Nickson, Chris (5 February 2007). "Na Afriki – Dobet Gnahore : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
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