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Africa The Voices and Drums of Africa is a collection of songs from three African ensembles Keita Fodeba sings songs from Guinea and Casamance; Kante Facelli from Dahomey, Niger, and Guinea; and Mouangué from Cameroon. Each ensemble recounts stories from these regions. In Kankan, Kante Facelli sings I am homesick for this town above all. Though I have seen all the cities of Europe, none equals you. Songs generally feature solo singing, strummed guitar, and African drums such as the tom-tom. Liner notes include a brief description of each ensemble. Album Tracks 1. Tondo Mba, a Ndolo (Love Me, My Darling) 2. Bonaku B'a Wunde Ndonga (The People from Bonaku Come to Ndon Ga) 3. Sondi Di Bwea (Tomorrow Is Sunday) 4. Congo 5. Binyo Lo Matate Nyaka (You Who Watch Cattle) 6. Bele Mama (Call Mama) 7. Mia Bele 8. Soda 9. M'batilaya 10. Kadia Blues 11. Kikalama 12. Kankan 13. Couri-Couri 14. Aloa 15. Carolina 16. Telephonista 17. Laila 18. Saidouba
