African Blues

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth travel from Africa to North America and back, following the roots of the blues. The blues was born in the American south, inspired by the traditional music that West African slaves brought with them across the Atlantic. Next, the style moved north, reaching Chicago and St. Louis, where it took on a more electric, danceable edge. Episode 24.33 Airdates: August 12th - August 18th, 2024 Featuring: 1. Afrissippi - “Ngol Jimoi” (From the album “Fulani Journey” on Knock Down South Records and Electric Catfish Records) 2. Toumast - “Ikalane Walegh” (From the album “Ishumar” on Wagram) 3. Souad Massi - “Inspiration (Ilham)” (From the album “Honeysuckle” on Wrasse Records and Universal) 4. Balla Tounkara - “Toungamagni (Adventure)” (From the album “Be Right”) 5. Ramata Diakite with Charlie Musselwhite - “Maba” (From the album “Maba” on Second Moon Records) 6. Amar Sundy - “Ouallache” (From the albums “Najma” on Dixie Frog and “Blues Around the World” on Putumayo) 7. Baba Djan - “Sabari” (From the albums “Sabari” on Mercury Records and “Mali to Memphis” on Putumayo) 8. Laye Sow - “Kayba” (From the album “Djamano” on Orange World Records) 9. Amadou et Mariam - “Mon Amour, Mon Cherie” (From the album “Mali to Memphis” on Putumayo) 10. Orchestra Baobab - “Dee Moo Woor” (From the album “Specialist In All Styles” on Nonesuch) 11. Daby Balde - “Waino Blues” (From the album “Introducting Daby Balde” on World Music Network) 12. Tinariwen - “Amassakoul ‘N’ Tenere” (From the albums “Amassakoul” on World Village and “Mali” on Putumayo) 13. Victor Démé - “Djôn’maya” (From the album “Victor Démé” on Chapa Blues Records)