Join us on our second episode of African Perspectives’ four-part African Music Summer Festival. This week, we have heavy emphasis on African reggae and acoustic music, and we look at an update from the African nations in FIFA’s 2026 World Cup.
TRACKLIST:
1) “Ali-O-Diallo Mbaye” by Farba Sene, from Bell Records’ African Dance Beat compilation
2) “Easy” by Frankie Paul, from Sweet Love, Volume 2
3) “Mango Mako” by Ismaël Isaac, from Putumayo Presents’ African Reggae compilation
4) “Jabulani” by Zoro, from Putumayo Presents’ African Reggae compilation
5) “Bô Ten Qu’Luta’” by One Love Family, from Putumayo Presents’ African Reggae compilation
6) “Steppin’ Into Zion” by Kwame ‘Kulcha’ Bediako, from Putumayo Presents’ African Reggae compilation
7) “Bana” by Faya Tess and Louka Kanza, from Putumayo’s Acoustic Africa compilation
8) “Antonia” by Manecas Costa, from Putumayo’s Acoustic Africa compilation
9) “Fem” by Vieux Diop, from Bell Records’ African Dance Beat compilation
10) “Tradicao” by Gabriela Mendes, from Putumayo’s Acoustic Africa compilation