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 FABULOSOS CADILLACS
LA LUZ DEL RITMO
Gotan Project
Inspiracion-Espiracion Remix
YOUSSOU N'DOUR
Rokka Mi Rokka (Give and Take)
Fat Freddy's Drop
Based On A True story
TABU LEY ROCHEREAU
The Voice of Lightness
MARIPOSA
Eros
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