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    Golden Afrique: Highlights & Rarities From The Golden Era Of African Pop Music (1971-1983)Various

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    • Maitre Gazonga – Les Jaloux Saboteurs
    • Bébé Manga – Amie
    • Amadou Balaké – Taximen
    • Sory Bamba Du Mali – Dis-moi La Vérité
    • Ousmane Kouyaté – Beni Haminanko
    • Rail Band – Rail Band
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    • Super Mama Djombo – Dissan Na M’bera (“Suur Di No Pubis”)
    • No.1 De Dakar – Yaye Boye
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    • Idy Diop – Yaye Boye
    • Guelewar Band Of Banjul – Warteef Jiggeen
    • Super Eagles – Aliou Gori-Mami
    • Balla Et Ses Balladins – Paulette
    • 1. Maitre Gazonga – Les Jaloux Saboteurs
    • 2. Bébé Manga – Amie
    • 3. Amadou Balaké – Taximen
    • 4. Sory Bamba Du Mali – Dis-moi La Vérité
    • 5. Ousmane Kouyaté – Beni Haminanko
    • 6. Rail Band – Rail Band
    • 7. Orchestra Baobab – Autorail
    • 8. Super Mama Djombo – Dissan Na M’bera (“Suur Di No Pubis”)
    • 9. No.1 De Dakar – Yaye Boye
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    • 11. Idy Diop – Yaye Boye
    • 12. Guelewar Band Of Banjul – Warteef Jiggeen
    • 13. Super Eagles – Aliou Gori-Mami
    • 14. Balla Et Ses Balladins – Paulette

    Rare treasures from the golden age of African pop music from 1956-1982. A comprehensive collection of the highly divers African music, originating from the independence-movements of the African continent in the mid 20th century. Featuring songs of legends such as Youssou N’Dour, Salif Keïta, Idy Diop and many more. Available for the first time on vinyl!!! 

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