Mother Africa
by 
meccalecca 
My appreciation for African music only began within the past few years. Much like the music of other cultures, imported music from Africa has often been homogenized for an American audience, often by our own artists. Whether or not done with negative intent, it often provided a less pure look into the rich sounds of various cultures. And Africa is incredibly full of musical riches. From Fela's Afrobeat to the mande music of Mali to the wild contemporary sounds of Mbongwana Star, African music is not singular in style. This chart explores my favorite discoveries from throughout the African continent. Limiting to 1 album per artist, I attempt to highlight my pick for the album that best represents each artist. I hope this provides a gateway to discovery for many.
- Chart updated: 02/23/2016 14:45
- (Created: 01/07/2016 16:10).
- Chart size: 64 albums.
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Burkina Faso
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Burundi
[First added to this chart: 02/18/2016]
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African Electronic Music 1975-1982
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Cameroon
[First added to this chart: 01/21/2016]
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Cameroon
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Cameroon
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Congo
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Congo
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Congo
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Ghana
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Ghana
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Total albums: 64. Page 1 of 7
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Mother Africa composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 23 | 36% | |
| 1980s | 4 | 6% | |
| 1990s | 5 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 11 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 21 | 33% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Super Djata Band De Bamako | 1 | 2% | |
| Mbongwana Star | 1 | 2% | |
| K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas | 1 | 2% | |
| King Sunny Adé & His African Beats | 1 | 2% | |
| ⵜⵏⵔⵓⵏ [Tinariwen] | 1 | 2% | |
| Batsumi | 1 | 2% | |
| Kasai Allstars | 1 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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15 | 23% | |
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14 | 22% | |
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9 | 14% | |
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5 | 8% | |
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4 | 6% | |
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3 | 5% | |
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3 | 5% | |
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Mother Africa chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 57th to 58th Volume 5 by Dur-Dur Band |
| Down 1 from 58th to 59th Nozinja Lodge by Nozinja |
| Down 1 from 59th to 60th Batsumi by Batsumi |
| New entries |
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| Let's Have A Party by Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats |
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| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 14 Greatest Music Albums | DavideITA | Overall chart | 2015 |  |
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Original chart. It is appreciated.
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