African Blues

This week we're traveling 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 22.14 Airdate: March 28 - April 3, 2022 Featuring: 1. Afrissippi - Ngol Jimoi (from the album “Fulani Journey” on Knock Down South Records / Electric Catfish Records) 2. Toumast - Ikalane Walegh (from the album “Ishumar” on Wagram) 3. Souad Massi - Inspiration (Illham) (from the album “Honeysuckle” on Wrasse Records / 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 album “Najma / Blues Around the World” on Dixie Frog / Putumayo) 7. Baba Djan - Sabari (from the album “Sabari / Mali to Memphis” on Mercury Records / 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 Records) 11. Daby Balde - Waino Blues (from the album “Introducing Daby Balde” on World Music Network) 12. Tinariwen - Amassakoul ‘N’ Tenere (from the album “Amassakoul / Mali” on World Village / Putumayo)