2005-02-07
In 1999, the Ivory Coast, once one of Africa’s most stable and prosperous countries, underwent a military coup that threw the nation into turmoil. The country is still divided north to south, with tensions running high between the newly established regime of President Laurent Gbagbo and Rebel Forces.Amid this backdrop of strife, the Ivory Coast’s, and perhaps Africa’s best-known reggae star, Alpha Blondy, released Elohim, an album confronting the conflict head-on, challenging the various factions involved.
Alpha Blondy’s internationally best-selling album now makes its way to the United States, thanks to Shanachie Records.
THE MOTHERS
Township Sessions
Ken Wiley
Urban Horn Project
David Darling and The Wulu Bunun
Mudanin Kata
Various Artists-Calypsoul 70: Caribbean and Calypso Crossover 1969-1979
Calypsoul 70: Caribbean and Calypso Crossover 1969-1979
LENI STERN
Africa
APHRODESIA
Lagos By Bus
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