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African Perspectives: Summer African Music Festival Part 1

After the Juneteenth and July 4th holidays, it’s time to enjoy some African Music Selections. Listen to the first of our 4-part Summer African Music Festival, and take a look at some of the African countries competing in FIFA’s 2026 World Cup.

TRACKLIST:
1) “Lady” by Hugh Masakela, from Hope
2) “Furu Ka Sôrô” by Oumar Koita, from Bambè Ka So
3) “Mulemba Xangola” by Bonga, from Mulemba Xangola
4) “Perenperen” by Maciré Sylla, from Massa
5) “Famou (Dance Remix)” by Sekouba Bambino, from Sinikan
6) “Lady” by Manu Dibango, from African Ambience
7) “Diba” by Masao, from African Ambience
8) “Rhumba All the Way” by Louis Mhlanga, from World Traveller
9) “Musha Wenyu (Your Home)” by Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited, from Toi Toi