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25/09/2010

Contemporary and classical tracks from around the world with Mark Coles.

World of Music is doing the independence cha-cha this week! As Nigeria prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence, Mark Coles plays self-rule songs and music inspired by freedom from right across the African continent. From Nigerian legend Victor Olaiya to Madagascar Motown-inspired Les Surfs, stay tune for a journey through 50 years of African music.

28 minutes

Last on

Mon 27 Sep 2010 02:32GMT

Music Played

  • Victor Olaiya

    Omo Pupa

    Nigeria

    • 2003.
    • Rough Guide.
    • RGNET1102CD.
  • E.T. Mensah

    Ghana Freedom

    Ghana

    • 1956.
    • Discograph.
    • LC14846.
  • Le Grand Kalle

    Independence Cha Cha

    Congo

    • 1955.
    • Discograph.
    • LC14846.
  • Mamadou Doumbia

    Fanga

    Cote D'ivoire

    • 1955.
    • Discograph.
    • 6145482.
  • Les Surfs

    Tu Sera Mi Baby

    Madagascar

  • Bembeya Jazz National

    Armee Guineenne

    Guinea

    • 1969.
    • Discograph.
    • LC14846.
  • Ali Farka Tour茅

    Radio Mali

    Mali

    • 1996.
    • World Circuit.
    • WCD044.
  • 脡toile de Dakar

    Theily

    Senegal

    • 1979.
    • Sterns.
    • STCD3054.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 Sep 2010 22:32GMT
  • Sun 26 Sep 2010 13:32GMT
  • Mon 27 Sep 2010 02:32GMT