19/11/2005
As their elections approach, Philip Sweeney reports from Gabon - one of the more stable and prosperous African countries. The family of the long-serving president happens to include several musicians.
Also, Lucy Duran meets one of the great singers of West Africa, Cheikh Lo from Senegal.
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Music Played
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Cheikh L么
Toogayu
- Lamp Fall.
- World Circuit WCD 073.
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Helder Moutinho
Ai do Vento
- Luz de Lisboa.
- Ocarina OCA 010.
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Tcheka
Djan kre Bejabu
- Nu Monda.
- Lusafrica, 023332.
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Adrian Martinez and the Garifuna All Stars
Baba
- From Bakabush.
- Stonetree STR 027.
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Mariem Hassan
Mawal
- Desos.
- Nubenegra, INN 1128-2.
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Papua New Guinea Stringbands & Bob Brozman
Beautiful Rabaul
- Songs of the Volcano.
- Riverboat Records TUGCD 1040.
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PHILIP SWEENEY IN GABON
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Kacky Disco
Petit Modele
- Les Meilleurs Tubes de Kacky Disco.
- 100% le pays (no number).
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And Obomiyia
Ikokou
- Obomiyia.
- Pada/EMI 5767202.
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Cheikh L么
Mame Masamba
- 大象传媒 Recording.
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Cheikh L么
Senegal-Brazil
- Lamp Fall.
- World Circuit WCD 073.
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Cheikh L么
Sama kaani Xeen
- 大象传媒 Recording.
Broadcast
- Sat 19 Nov 2005 15:00大象传媒 Radio 3