2005-02-07
In 1999, the Ivory Coast, once one of Africa’s most stable and prosperous countries, underwent a military coup that threw the nation into turmoil. The country is still divided north to south, with tensions running high between the newly established regime of President Laurent Gbagbo and Rebel Forces.Amid this backdrop of strife, the Ivory Coast’s, and perhaps Africa’s best-known reggae star, Alpha Blondy, released Elohim, an album confronting the conflict head-on, challenging the various factions involved.
Alpha Blondy’s internationally best-selling album now makes its way to the United States, thanks to Shanachie Records.
LOS CENZONTLES WITH DAVID HIDALGO & TAJ MAHAL
American Horizon
JORGE CALDERON
Blue City & on Mardi Gras Day
COREY HARRIS
BLU.BLACK
JOHANNES WELCH, DAVID HESS AND PAUL HINGER
Stunderthorm
The Triplets of Belleville
Original Soundtrack
FEMI KUTI
Day By Day
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