The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania

The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania
Compilation album by Various artists
Released 5 November 1996
Genre World
Length 72:04
Label World Music Network
Full series chronology
The Rough Guide to Irish Music
(1996)
The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania
(1996)
The Rough Guide to the Music of India and Pakistan
(1996)
Complete list

The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania is a world music compilation album originally released in 1996. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,[1] it focuses on the music of Kenya and Tanzania, two countries which share Swahili as a common language. The release was compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network.[2] Artwork was designed by Impetus.[3]

Chris Nickson of AllMusic gave the album four stars, stating that while it may not be perfectly all-inclusive, it serves as an "excellent introduction" to the region's music.[4] Michaelangelo Matos, writing for the Chicago Reader, named it as his favourite of the early Rough Guide albums, describing the record as "close to perfect."[5]

Track listing

No. TitleArtist Length
1. "Mwongele"  Simba Wanyika 5:28
2. "V.B. Pod Wamol"  Victoria Kings 4:55
3. "Vunja Mifupa"  Samba Mapangala 5:31
4. "Piny Ose Mer"  Daniel Owino Misiani & Shirati Jazz 5:49
5. "Esiesi Siolle"  Abana Ba Nasery 5:19
6. "Likuta Bibi"  Henry Makobi 3:52
7. "Jacob Omolo"  Ogwang Lelo Okoth with Paddy J. Onono 3:53
8. "Tanzania Yetu"  Master Musicians of Tanzania 8:35
9. "Wagogo Initiation Dance"  'Moheme' Dance Tanzania 6:44
10. "Edita"  Mlimani Park Orchestra 5:31
11. "Usia Kwa Watoto"  Juwata Jazz Band 6:30
12. "Mtindo Wa Mombasa"  Zein Musical Party 5:06
13. "Sibadili"  Culture Musical Club 4:51
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]

References

  1. Douglas H., Henkle (2012-10-23). "Rough Guide Discography / World Music Network Discography". FolkLib Index : A Library of Folk Music Links. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  2. World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  3. Discogs. "Various - The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania". Zink Media, Inc. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  4. 1 2 Nickson, Chris. "The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania". Allmusic. Retrieved 30 Dec 2013.
  5. Matos, Michaelangelo (5 November 1998). "A Rough Guide to the Rough Guides". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2014-01-10.

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