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The deluxe longbox 18 CD, The most comprehensive compilation of African music I have seen to date
183 classic recordings by 183 important artists from 38 countries in North, South, East and West Africa.
The artists include universal stars such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Youssou N'Dour, Franco, Cheb Khaled, 
Cesaria Evora, Mulatu Astatke, Salif Keita, Manu Dibango and Oum Kalsoum. 
But the real treasure is in the lesser known and to many, unknown singers and musicians that abound here. 
The tracks, licensed from some of the world's most respected record companies, are all original studio recordings or,
in a few cases, famous concert performances. 
Most of them were made in the 50 years from 1960 to 2010 - 
the era of African independence - but three landmark Egyptian classics date from the 1940s. 
Many of these songs are known and loved worldwide: "Pata Pata," "Soul Makossa," "Yeke Yeke," "Sweet Mother," "Mario," "Shakara," "Jive Soweto."
Others will be revelations to even the most dedicated record collectors. 

song list: http://www.cdroots.com/st-africa50.html