Unwired: Africa

Unwired: Africa
Compilation album by Various artists
Released	26 September 2000
Genre	World, acoustic, African
Length	72:22
Label	World Music Network
Full series chronology
(2000) Unwired: Africa (2000) (2001)
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Unwired: Africa is a world music benefit compilation album originally released in 2000, with proceeds going to Amnesty International. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,^[1] the release features African acoustic music, from traditional to pop.^[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 include Mozambique, Mali, Zimbabwe, the DRC, Cape Verde, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Egypt, Madagascar, and South Africa.

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Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Writing for AllMusic, Bret Love called the album "consistently excellent" and "a beautiful compilation for those interested in the lighter side of African music".^[2]

Track listing[]

No.	Title	Artist (Country)	Length
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"		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"	& Dimi Mint Abba	5:22
10.	"Elleya Misafir"		6:46
11.	"Retany"	Tarika	3:44
12.	"Mwana Wamambo"	Oliver Mtukudzi	5:35
13.	"Mukanga Poto"		5:57
14.	"Eleventh Hour"	Abdullah Ibrahim	4:18

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