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When Idris Elba played the role of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk To Freedom, it re-ignited his love of music from all over Africa. Here he picks the finest from the past 60 years

When actor, DJ and musician Idris Elba played the role of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk To Freedom, it re-ignited his love for a type of music he was brought up on. In this 3 part series Journey Dot Africa he delves into his record collection which takes us all over Africa, from the 60s to the present day.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 26 Jan 201902:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Ali Farka Touré

    Heygana

  • Fela Kuti

    Upside Down

  • Tony Allen Plays With Afrika '70

    Progress

  • Cheick Tidiane Seck

    Ni Koui Ti (They Say)

  • Mamadi Diabate et les Ambassadeurs

    Moriba Kaba

  • Amadou & Mariam (feat. Santigold)

    Dougou Badia

  • Inna Modja

    Outlaw

  • Mamani Keïta

    Kanou

  • Pamelo Mounk'a

    L'Argent Appelle L'Argent

  • Kassav’

    Siwo

  • DO 7 Band

    Ho Ongili

  • Tshala Muana

    Seli Pere

Broadcasts

  • Tue 21 Oct 201422:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Thu 13 Aug 201522:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Sat 26 Jan 201902:00
    BBC Radio 2