14 mixes taggedsenegal

West Africa is one of the world’s most fertile musical breeding grounds. From the classical and highly technical Malians to the smooth grooves of Senegal and funky Nigeria, west Africa produces high-calibre guitarists with styles as distinctive as their cultures. This 11-track, hour-long mix includes cuts by such masterful musicians as Djelimady Tounkara, Super Rail Band and Orchestra Baobab.

Cultural librations full of vibrations. Yvone Chaka Chaka, Bo Diddley, Luis Conte and more music.

Eight tracks including music by Amadou & Mariam, Lobi Traore, and Mamadou Diabate.

Ten tracks including music by Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabeté, Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck and Boubacar Traore.

Eight tracks including music by Amadou et Mariam, Issa Bagayogo , and Mamani Keita.

Fourteen cuts from taking you on a journey around this musical world. Includes music by Orchestra Baobab, Soweto Gospel Choir and Cesaria Evora.

Eight tracks by the Senegalese master who happens to be Akon's dad (image: Missouri Historical Society Photographs and Prints Collection)

heat, people, dance and romance.

Let The Velvet Underground, Lee "Scratch" Perry and The Beatles warp your mind!

Antoine Dougbè, Alpha Blondy and Bembeya Jazz.

Eight tracks including music by Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Boubacar Traore and Fela Kuti. From mellow Malian folk to sweaty afrobeat - everything goes (as long as it's got SOUL!)

Nine tracks including music by AfroCubism, Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabaté and Baaba Maal.