The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania is a world music compilation album originally released in 1996. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,[1] it focuses on the music of Kenya and Tanzania, two countries which share Swahili as a common language. The release was compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network.[2] Artwork was designed by Impetus.[3]
| The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | 5 November 1996 | |||
| Genre | World | |||
| Length | 72:04 | |||
| Label | World Music Network | |||
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Chris Nickson of AllMusic gave the album four stars, stating that while it may not be perfectly all-inclusive, it serves as an "excellent introduction" to the region's music.[4] Michaelangelo Matos, writing for the Chicago Reader, named it as his favourite of the early Rough Guide albums, describing the record as "close to perfect."[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Mwongele" | Simba Wanyika | 5:28 |
| 2. | "V.B. Pod Wamol" | Victoria Kings | 4:55 |
| 3. | "Vunja Mifupa" | Samba Mapangala | 5:31 |
| 4. | "Piny Ose Mer" | Daniel Owino Misiani & Shirati Jazz | 5:49 |
| 5. | "Esiesi Siolle" | Abana Ba Nasery | 5:19 |
| 6. | "Likuta Bibi" | Henry Makobi | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Jacob Omolo" | Ogwang Lelo Okoth with Paddy J. Onono | 3:53 |
| 8. | "Tanzania Yetu" | Master Musicians of Tanzania | 8:35 |
| 9. | "Wagogo Initiation Dance" | 'Moheme' Dance Tanzania | 6:44 |
| 10. | "Edita" | Mlimani Park Orchestra | 5:31 |
| 11. | "Usia Kwa Watoto" | Juwata Jazz Band | 6:30 |
| 12. | "Mtindo Wa Mombasa" | Zein Musical Party | 5:06 |
| 13. | "Sibadili" | Culture Musical Club | 4:51 |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ Discogs. "Various - The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania". Zink Media, Inc. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ a b Nickson, Chris. "The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania". Allmusic. Retrieved 30 Dec 2013.
- ^ Matos, Michaelangelo (5 November 1998). "A Rough Guide to the Rough Guides". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
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