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25/09/2010

Contemporary and classical tracks from around the world with Mark Coles.

World of Music is doing the independence cha-cha this week! As Nigeria prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence, Mark Coles plays self-rule songs and music inspired by freedom from right across the African continent. From Nigerian legend Victor Olaiya to Madagascar Motown-inspired Les Surfs, stay tune for a journey through 50 years of African music.

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Music Played

  • Victor Olaiya

    Omo Pupa

    Nigeria

    • 2003.
    • Rough Guide.
    • RGNET1102CD.

  • E.T. Mensah

    Ghana Freedom

    Ghana

    • 1956.
    • Discograph.
    • LC14846.

  • Le Grand Kallé

    Independence Cha Cha

    Congo

    • 1955.
    • Discograph.
    • LC14846.

  • Mamadou Doumbia

    Fanga

    Cote D'ivoire

    • 1955.
    • Discograph.
    • 6145482.

  • Les Surfs

    Tu Sera Mi Baby

    Madagascar

  • Bembeya Jazz National

    Armee Guineenne

    Guinea

    • 1969.
    • Discograph.
    • LC14846.

  • Ali Farka Touré

    Radio Mali

    Mali

    • 1996.
    • World Circuit.
    • WCD044.

  • Étoile de Dakar

    Theily

    Senegal

    • 1979.
    • Sterns.
    • STCD3054.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 Sep 201022:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sun 26 Sep 201013:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 27 Sep 201002:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online