ten years ago, Ethnic - Various Artists briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Kipenda (Remmy Ongala / Orchestre Super Matimila)”. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Ethnic - Various Artists on ‘Ndiri Bofu (Oliver Mtukdzi)’. Oliver Mtukdzi - (1994) Africa Never Stand Still isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. Another great offering from Ethnic - Various Artists.
Ethnic - Various Artists has astounded me with this amazing track. Rokoto Frenzy (Abdul Tee Jay’s Rokoto) is the albums biggest surprise. Eh Zalahy (Tarika Sammy) is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever. Ngingenwe Emoyeni (Ladysmith Black Mambazo) is probably the most interesting track on Oliver Mtukdzi - (1994) Africa Never Stand Still. Milouda (Bellemou and Gana El Maghnaoui) - A nice song. When listening to Heygana (Toure, Ali Farka), it gives me such an energy rush it’s unbelievable. This track is a great song that still never gets old. Za Ayi Neyi (Tetes Brulees) is such a excellent and optimistic song that things can get just better. Lyrics of Refined Fuji Garbage (Barrister, Sikiru Ayinde) are precise and evocative. Jino la Pembe (Zuhura Swaleh) (4:46) a good melody. Six Mabone (Lulu Masilela) I just LOVE this mix! In Tsiketa Kuni Barassara (Dulce / Orchestra Marrabenta Star) Ethnic - Various Artists is at his best. It’s very catchy and easy to get into which is what you want in a song. I listened to the opening track Mariama (Baaba Maal) and liked it a lot. Nazingi Maboko (Kalle, Pepe and Nyboma) is a great song to contemplate the modern music and what it really is all about. Best song on the album, love it. Ngoma Ngairire (Banda, Robson and The New Black) - My least favorite song on this album. Angola Na Paz (Mendes Brothers) good vocals. Still going through Oliver Mtukdzi - (1994) Africa Never Stand Still and coming to appreciate Ah Ndiya (Oumou Sangare) more and more with every listen. So much energy, so exciting a sound.This song is very powerful, its catchy melody will have you singing along in no time. Overall a nice softer song. Wonda Wonda (Ndere Troupe) is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo. This track is just fantastic from start to finish. Oliver Mtukdzi - (1994) Africa Never Stand Still couldn’t start better than with the up up-beat title track Tuni Nyamwalo (Kapere Jazz Band). From the moment you listen to Sawura Wako (Chiweshe, Stella and The Earthquake) you’re hooked. Listening to Lanaya (Farafina) you can hear that Ethnic - Various Artists has still amazing chemistry with band members. This track, in particular, has the kind of undeniably catchy flavor. Fakastalu (Youssou N’Dour) rocked my world when I popped it into my car stereo. Charming song, great melody. I can’t stop humming along Baba l’Rouami (Gnawa Musicians of Marrakesh). Agor (Obeng, Martin K.) is amazing song though, very addictive. Wed Today Divorce Tomorrow (Omolo, Gabriel and His Apollo Komesha) gives taste of what makes Ethnic - Various Artists special as a musician. Bayeza (Soul Brothers) stands out to me for its audacious melody and sheer beauty. Rosine (Mabele, Aurlus and Loketo) - I just love it. Mariquinha (Bonga) is almost impossible to review.
Oliver Mtukdzi - (1994) Africa Never Stand Still CD
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| Ndiri Bofu (Oliver Mtukdzi).mp3 | 4:32 |  |
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| Kipenda (Remmy Ongala / Orchestre Super Matimila).mp3 | 6:25 | |
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| Rokoto Frenzy (Abdul Tee Jay’s Rokoto).mp3 | 7:10 | |
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| Eh Zalahy (Tarika Sammy).mp3 | 4:13 | |
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| Ngingenwe Emoyeni (Ladysmith Black Mambazo).mp3 | 4:07 | |
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| Milouda (Bellemou and Gana El Maghnaoui).mp3 | 5:39 | |
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| Heygana (Toure, Ali Farka).mp3 | 5:47 | |
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| Kumbusora (Traditional; Mandinka Musicians).mp3 | 3:59 | |
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| Za Ayi Neyi (Tetes Brulees).mp3 | 3:50 | |
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| Refined Fuji Garbage (Barrister, Sikiru Ayinde).mp3 | 6:36 | |
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| Jino la Pembe (Zuhura Swaleh).mp3 | 4:46 | |
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| Six Mabone (Lulu Masilela).mp3 | 2:26 | |
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| Tsiketa Kuni Barassara (Dulce / Orchestra Marrabenta Star).mp3 | 3:53 | |
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| Rondomori (Pierre Akendengue).mp3 | 4:09 | |
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| Mariama (Baaba Maal).mp3 | 4:54 | |
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| Nazingi Maboko (Kalle, Pepe and Nyboma).mp3 | 6:09 | |
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| Allah Ma Diana (Le Zagazougou).mp3 | 5:20 | |
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| Ngoma Ngairire (Banda, Robson and The New Black).mp3 | 4:56 | |
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| Angola Na Paz (Mendes Brothers).mp3 | 7:04 | |
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| Ah Ndiya (Oumou Sangare).mp3 | 4:26 | |
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| Bassama (Salim, Abdel Gadir All-Stars).mp3 | 4:43 | |
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| M’Fono Yami (Papa Wemba).mp3 | 3:43 | |
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| Mhondoro (Mapfumo, Thomas and The Blacks Unlimited).mp3 | 4:57 | |
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| Wonda Wonda (Ndere Troupe).mp3 | 5:52 | |
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| Hassaniya Song for Dancing (Eide, Khalifa Ould / Abba, Dimi Mint).mp3 | 5:20 | |
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| Tuni Nyamwalo (Kapere Jazz Band).mp3 | 4:40 | |
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| Sawura Wako (Chiweshe, Stella and The Earthquake).mp3 | 4:17 | |
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| Lanaya (Farafina).mp3 | 5:36 | |
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| Nyanafin (Salif Keita).mp3 | 5:39 | |
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| Fakastalu (Youssou N’Dour).mp3 | 3:42 | |
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| Worio Wata (Seleshe Demassae).mp3 | 4:34 | |
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| Baba l’Rouami (Gnawa Musicians of Marrakesh).mp3 | 3:05 | |
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| Agor (Obeng, Martin K.).mp3 | 4:56 | |
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| Wed Today Divorce Tomorrow (Omolo, Gabriel and His Apollo Komesha).mp3 | 5:04 | |
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| Bayeza (Soul Brothers).mp3 | 3:19 | |
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| Rosine (Mabele, Aurlus and Loketo).mp3 | 5:17 | |
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| Mariquinha (Bonga).mp3 | 3:21 | |
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