We round up January with an African jazz special to begin our exploration of Afro-Optimism. Join us for selections from the two-volume collection, Smooth Africa I and II, as we share five optimistic facts about the African continent.
Tracklist:
- When Days Are Dark Friends Are Few by Sipho Gumede, from Smooth Africa
- Hymn for Taiwa by Moses Khumalo, from Smooth Africa II: Exploring The Soul
- Mpule by Andy Narell, from Smooth Africa
- Gumba in Durban by Sipho Gumede, from Smooth Africa
- Tazara Express by Martin Walters, from Smooth Africa
- Bringing Joy by Allou April, from Smooth Africa II: Exploring The Soul
- Abezizwe by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, from Smooth Africa II: Exploring The Soul