The Country, Folk & World Recommendation Thread

[Safar]

Off the beaten path, this thrilling, mind blowing, shuffle inspiring thread is absolutely alive and kicking.

[Lisnaholic]

Originally Posted by Safar

Off the beaten path, this thrilling, mind blowing, shuffle inspiring thread is absolutely alive and kicking.

I'm glad you think so, Safar!

"Off the beaten path". That's exactly what appeals to me with this thread, the music, and this whole sub-forum on MB: it's like a secret store of great sounds that you won't hear anyplace else because the artists don't get much attention outside their country of origin.

[Safar]

Tariku Gankasi is an Ethiopian musician from Jinka, a southern region of Ethiopia. Gankisi was a soldier in the military during the Ethio-Eritrean war. He saw much violence and his music has preached love and peace ever since he returned home......Not only does the song create conversations and controversy within Ethiopia, but it also successfully raises awareness across Africa. The song promotes unity and reconciliation.

Tariku Gankisi - Dishta Gina - ታሪኩ ጋንካሲ - ዲሽታግና (Ethiopia)

[Safar]

Shwi no Mtekhala is a South African maskandi duo formed in late 1990's. The group is composed of Mandla Xaba and Zwelenduna Rodgers Magubane.

Shwi No Mtekhala - Ngafa (South Africa)

Spoiler for Shwi Nomtekhala - uThando ft. Nathi Mankayi, Mnqobi Yazo:

[Safar]

Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose (born December 3, 1989) professionally known as Khuzani is a South African maskandi singer.

Khuzani - Ijele (South Africa)

Phuzshukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians, and has been described as a pioneer of the genre and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence.
He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.

Phuzushukela - Ama Jika Ntamo (South Africa)

[Safar]

Talented South African singer and songwriter who majors in Maskandi genre....

Ugatsheni - Yimi Umalume (South Africa)

Spoiler for Ugatsheni - Emendweni:

[Safar]

My name is Protoje, I'm from Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. What do you do? I do reggae. Describe your style in three words: Reserved, joyous and grateful.

Chronixx & Protoje - Who Knows (Jamaica)

Produced by World Circuit’s Nick Gold with Ali’s son Vieux Farka Touré, ‘Voyageur’ is the first release of unheard Ali Farka Touré material since 2010’s posthumous Grammy-winning ‘Ali & Toumani’, and features a collection of gems captured at various points in Ali’s illustrious career, reaffirming Ali’s status as a globally revered legend of African music.

Ali Farka Touré Feat. Oumou Sangaré - Cherie (Mali)

Spoiler for Ali Farka Touré - Safari:

Spoiler for Ali Farka Touré - Savane (Live at Bozar):