| Unwired: Africa | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | 26 September 2000 | |||
| Genre | World,acoustic,African | |||
| Length | 72:22 | |||
| Label | World Music Network | |||
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Unwired: Africa is aworld musicbenefitcompilation album originally released in2000, with proceeds going toAmnesty International. Part of theWorld Music NetworkRough Guides series,[1] the release featuresAfricanacoustic music, from traditional topop.[2] The compilation was produced and compiled by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network. Catherine Steinmann wrote the liner notes.[3][4]
Countries represented in this compilation includeMozambique,Zimbabwe, theDRC,Cape Verde,Sudan,Mali,Guinea,Mauritania,Egypt,Madagascar, andSouth Africa.
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Writing forAllMusic, Bret Love called the album "consistently excellent" and "a beautiful compilation for those interested in the lighter side of African music".[2]
| No. | Title | Artist (Country) | Length |
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| 1. | "Masikini" | Eyuphuro | 5:11 |
| 2. | "Kayini Wura" | Oumou Sangare | 5:59 |
| 3. | "Sikulu" | Mose Se Sengo | 7:08 |
| 4. | "Valsa Azul" | Simentera | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Komssou" | Setona | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Yamfa" | Toumani Diabaté &Ballaké Sissoko | 5:10 |
| 7. | "Jaman Moro" | Afel Bocoum | 4:15 |
| 8. | "Midje" | Momo Wandel Soumah | 5:07 |
| 9. | "Hassaniya Song for Dancing" | Khalifa Ould Eide &Dimi Mint Abba | 5:22 |
| 10. | "Elleya Misafir" | Salamat | 6:46 |
| 11. | "Retany" | Tarika | 3:44 |
| 12. | "Mwana Wamambo" | Oliver Mtukudzi | 5:35 |
| 13. | "Mukanga Poto" | Spirit Talk Mbira | 5:57 |
| 14. | "Eleventh Hour" | Abdullah Ibrahim | 4:18 |
