Music from the acclaimed television series

From National Geographic Television, PBS, and Tigress Productions comes a landmark event, AFRICA—eight hours of ground breaking television two years in the making and spanning sixteen countries. This compelling and informative series presents Africa through the eyes of its people.

The AFRICA soundtrack CD contains the most poignant tracks from the series representing the key emotions and atmosphere of the series. You'll enjoy music taken from the eight shows in the series, performed by some of today's best African artists: Ayub Ogada, Geoffrey Oryema, Rokia Traore, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and many more.

Includes an explanation about each song and artist.

Song Titles:
• David Poore - Introduction to AFRICA
• Ayub Ogada - Kothbiro (It's Going to Rain)
• Wasis Diop - Soweto Daal
• David Poore - Celebration
• Jabu Khanyile - Hope
• Dead Can Dance - The Unfolding
• David Poore - Tabu Wote Changu Kuenda Sasa (All My Troubles Are Behind Me)
• Bernard Kabanda - Olugendo Lw'e Bulaya (The Journey to Europe)
• Rokia Traore - Kanan Neni
• David Poore ­- Dhow Sunset
• Miriam Makeba & The Skylarks - Holilili
• Reggie Msomi's Hollywood Jazz Band - Midnight Ska
• Geoffrey Oryema - Makambo
• Wrasse man - Isitimela Sangena
• Baaba Maal - Fanta
• David Poore ­- Yeru Returns
• David Poore - I Must Pass!
• Johannesburg African Choir - Shosholosa
• David Poore - Spiritus Sanctus
• David Poore - Putswe Reflects
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Khayelihle Khaya Lami (My Beautiful Home)
• David Poore - AFRICA Finale