About Acoustic Africa

1 Diogal • Sore • (Senegal)
2 Eneida Marta • Mindjer Doce Mel • (Guinea-Bissau)
3 Rajery • Misahotaka Ny Akama • (Madagascar)
4 Angélique Kidjo • Sedjedo • (Benin)
5 Vusi Mahlasela • Basimanyana • (South Africa)
6 Faya Tess & Lokua Kanza • Bana • (Congo)
7 Laye Sow • Mauritania • (Senegal)
8 Gabriela Mendes • Tradição • (Cape Verde)
9 Habib Koité • Baro • (Mali)
10 Dobet Gnahoré • Palea • (Ivory Coast)
11 Manecas Costa • Antonia • (Guinea-Bissau)
12 Djélimady Tounkara • Fanta Bourama • (Mali)


Every so often, an album comes along that reminds us why we are so moved by song: the melody, the rhythm, and the message. Putumayo has presented a variety of world music CDs, but African music has been the consistent heart and soul of its offerings. Putumayo World Music is pleased to present Acoustic Africa, a captivating collection showcasing some of Africa’s greatest singer-songwriters in beautifully stripped down displays of acoustic mastery. These artists are helping to spearhead an acoustic revolution in stark contrast to the studio-based, synthesized dance music that became the standard for African pop-stars of the 1980’s and 90’s. On Acoustic Africa, you’ll discover gentle folk songs from Senegal, a protest song from South Africa, blues-tinged ballads from Mali and much more.