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Music Hits List, Genre: Africa Soul
Music Hits List, Genre: Africa Soul
| Artist | Title | Album | Length | Year | Genre |
| Youssou N'Dour & Neneh Cherry (Senegal; Sweden) | 7 seconds | The Very Best Of West Africa Disc 1 (Demon Music Group 2007) | 00:5:06 | 1994 | World Africa Soul |
| Tarrus Riley | Africa awaits | Parables - Tarrus Riley | 00:4:15 | 2006 | World Africa Soul |
| Youssou N'Dour (Senegal) | Africa, dream again | Nothing's In Vain - Youssou N'Dour (Nonesuch / Warner 2002) | 00:3:12 | 2002 | World Africa Soul |
| Vicky Sampson (South Africa) | Afrikan dream (African Cup Of Nations anthem) | Long Walk To Freedom Disc 2 (Wrasse Records 2002) | 00:5:59 | 2001 | World Africa Soul |
| 9ice (Nigeria) | Alapomeji Anthem | Putumayo Presents African Beat (2011) | 00:5:08 | 2009 | World Africa Soul |
| Koko Dembele | Amagni | Reggae Africa (EMI 1993) | 00:4:32 | 1993 | World Africa Soul |
| Johnny Clegg & Savuka (South Africa) | Asimbonanga (Mandela) | Discover The Music Of African Spirit (Balance & Harmony/EMI 2003) | 00:4:37 | 1987 | World Africa Soul |
| Nancy Jacobs & her Sisters (South Africa) | Baby are yeng | Cafe Africa 40 Original African Favourites Disc 2 (Not Now Music 2010) | 00:2:31 | 1997 | World Africa Soul |
| Smiles | Basa | Discover The Music Of African Spirit (Balance & Harmony/EMI 2003) | 00:5:27 | 1996 | World Africa Soul |
| Afrofiesta (DR Congo; South Africa) | Baweli | Putumayo Presents African Beat (2011) | 00:3:20 | 2009 | World Africa Soul |
| Mbilia Bel (DR Congo) | Belissimo | Cafe Africa Disc 2 Classic (Union Square Music 2009) | 00:4:00 | 1959 | World Africa Soul |
| Youssou N'Dour (Senegal) | Borom gaal | Rokku Mi Rokka (Give And Take) Disc 2 - Youssou N'Dour (Nonesuch Records/Warner Music Group 2007) | 00:3:03 | 2007 | World Africa Soul |
| Ze Manel (Guinea-Bissau) | Bu fidjo femia (Your young daughter) | Putumayo Presents An Afro-Portuguese Odyssey (Putumayo 2002) | 00:4:29 | 2001 | World Africa Soul |
| Moodorama | Bushoong (1:00) | Beginner's Guide To Afro Lounge Disc 2 (Demon/Nascente 2006) | 00:6:00 | 2005 | World Africa Soul |
| Serges Kassy (Ivory Coast) | C'est pas da ni blo | Reggae Africa (EMI 1993) | 00:4:51 | 1993 | World Africa Soul |
| Sipho Hotstix Mabuse (South Africa) | Chant | The Best Of Sipho Mabuse (Gallo Music/Melodie Distribustion France) | 00:5:02 | 1989 | World Africa Soul |
| Bamundi | Children of the forest | Discover The Music Of African Spirit (Balance & Harmony/EMI 2003) | 00:4:00 | 1999 | World Africa Soul |
| Baaba Maal (Senegal) | Dakar moon | Celebrate Disc 2 The Best Of Africa (Rhino UK 2010) | 00:3:14 | 2009 | World Africa Soul |
| Issa Bagayogo (Mali) | Dambalou | Timbuktu - Issa Bagayogo (Editions Mali Music 2001) | 00:4:52 | 2001 | World Africa Soul |
| Paul Simon ft Ladysmith Black Mambazo (South Africa) | Diamonds on the soles of her shoes | Graceland - Paul Simon (Warner Strategic Marketing 2004) | 00:4:42 | 1986 | World Africa Soul |
| Ismael Lo (Senegal) | Dibi dibi rek | Iso - Ismael Lo (Polygram/Mango/Island Records 1994) | 00:4:40 | 1994 | World Africa Soul |
| Sali Sidibe (Mali) | Djen magni - Transitory world (Alex Ruben mix) | Simply Africa Disc 4 African Party! (Union Square Music 2011) | 00:4:27 | 1993 | World Africa Soul |
| Youssou N'Dour (Senegal) ft Sting (UK) | Don't walk away | Joko From Village To Town - Youssou N'Dour (Sony Music Ent. France SA 20000 | 00:4:44 | 2000 | World Africa Soul |
| Thandi | Dumela | Discover The Music Of African Spirit (Balance & Harmony/EMI 2003) | 00:4:01 | 1997 | World Africa Soul |
| Future Loop Foundation | Freetown | Beginner's Guide To Afro Lounge Disc 3 (Demon/Nascente 2006) | 00:6:12 | 2002 | World Africa Soul |
| Ibibio Sound Machine (UK) | Got to Move, Got to Get Out! (Ana Nkpong Ana Nwuoro) | Ibibio Sound Machine (SoundWay Records 2014) | 00:4:28 | 2014 | World Africa Soul |
| Hanitra (Madagascar) | Habakabaka | Stars Of Afro Pop (ARC Music Prod. Int. 2001) | 00:4:44 | 2000 | World Africa Soul |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo (South Africa) | I'll Take You There | Tip Toe Guys: The Soul Of Disc 2 (Demon 2009) | 00:6:39 | 1997 | World Africa Soul |
| Yvonne Chaka Chaka (South Africa) | I'm in love with a DJ | The Best Of Yvonne Chaka Chaka - Princess Of Africa (Teal Records 1992) | 00:5:11 | 1984 | World Africa Soul |
| Don't Be A Stranger ft Minyeshu (Ethiopia) | Immamachin | Sound Of The World Disc 1 (Warner Music UK 2007) | 00:5:20 | 2006 | World Africa Soul |
| Daby Toure (Mauritania) | Iris | Real World 25 Disc 3 (Realworld 2014) | 00:3:37 | 2004 | World Africa Soul |
| Sekouba Bambino (Guinea Conakry) | It's a Man's Man's Man's World | World 2003 Disc 2 (EMI 2003) | 00:4:39 | 2003 | World Africa Soul4 |
| Yvonne Chaka Chaka (South Africa) | Kana uchechema | Tales Of South Africa (Sheer Sound 2006) | 00:4:48 | 2002 | World Africa Soul |
| Rokia Traore (Mali) | Kele mandi | The Rough Guide To African Blues (World Music Network 2007) | 00:4:10 | 2004 | World Africa Trad |
| Ayub Ogada (Kenya) | Kothbiro | Celebrate Disc 2 The Best Of Africa (Rhino UK 2010) | 00:5:32 | 1993 | World Africa Soul |
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Photo by Skoll World Forum Senegalese Singer & Musician, Baaba Maal |
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| Ali Farka Toure (Mali) | Ledi coumbe | Savane - Ali Farka Toure (World Circuit 2006) | 00:3:16 | 2006 | World Africa Soul |
| Ginkgo Garden | Letters from Earth | Discover The Music Of African Spirit (Balance & Harmony/EMI 2003) | 00:4:45 | 1999 | World Africa Soul |
| Youssou N'Dour (Senegal) | Li ma weesu (as in a mirror) | Nothing's In Vain - Youssou N'Dour (Nonesuch / Warner 2002) | 00:3:53 | 2002 | World Africa Soul |
| Trybe (South Africa) | Madau | The Rough Guide To African Rap (World Music Network 2004) | 00:5:41 | 2004 | World Africa Soul |
| Mahlithini (South Africa) | Mahlalela | The Lion Of Soweto - Mahlathini (Virgin Records / Earthworks 1987) | 00:3:34 | 1987 | World Africa Soul |
| Chiwoniso Maraire (Zimbabwe) | Mai | Tales Of The Mbira (Sheer Sound 2005) | 00:5:47 | 2000 | World Africa Soul |
| Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra (USA) | Mama don't want no gun (2:00) | Beginner's Guide To Afro Lounge Disc 1 (Demon/Nascente 2006) | 00:6:57 | 2005 | World Africa Soul |
| Salif Keita (Mali) | Mandela | The Best Of Salif Keita Disc 1 The Golden Voice (Wrasse 2001) | 00:4:26 | 1995 | World Africa Soul |
| Sona Diabate (Guinea) | M'Bore | The Rough Guide to West African Music (World Music Network 1995) | 00:6:08 | 1995 | World Africa Soul4 |
| Pops Mohamed (South Africa) | Melody | Tales Of The Mbira (Sheer Sound 2005) | 00:3:53 | 2004 | World Africa Soul |
| Dread Skeezo ft Dread Maxim (Senegal) | Mighty intelligence (rap) | Many Lessons (Piranha Musik Berlin 2008) | 00:3:51 | 2008 | World Africa Soul |
| Silatigui (Guinea) | My life in the ghetto (rap) | Many Lessons (Piranha Musik Berlin 2008) | 00:4:36 | 2008 | World Africa Soul |
| Ismael Lo (Senegal) | Natt | Free Africa Disc 3 (Harmonia Mundi Distribution 2010) | 00:4:44 | 1987 | World Africa Soul |
| Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) | Neria | The Rough Guide To World Music Africa & Middle East (WMN 2007) | 00:6:04 | 2006 | World Africa Soul |
| Sisi Diara | Niger flows | Cafe Africa Disc 3 Groove (Union Square Music 2009) | 00:6:16 | 2007 | World Africa Soul |
| Thandiswa Mazwai (South Africa) | Nizalwa ngobani? | Zabalaza (Rebellion) - Thandiswa Mazwai (Gallo Record Co SA 2004) | 00:6:47 | 2004 | World Africa Soul |
| Issa Bagayogo (Mali) | Nogo # | Timbuktu - Issa Bagayogo (Editions Mali Music 2001) | 00:5:31 | 2001 | World Arabia Soul |
| Orchestre Baobab de Dakar (Senegal) | On verra | The Very Best Of West Africa Disc 1 (Demon Music Group 2007) | 00:6:05 | 1994 | World Africa Soul |
| Matisyahu ft Nameless (USA) | One day | Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album (Sony 2010) | 00:3:28 | 2010 | World Africa Soul |
| Mahube (South Africa) | Oxam | Cafe South Africa Disc 3 (Union Square 2010) | 00:4:14 | 2002 | World Africa Soul |
| Simentera ft Tour (Cape Verde - Senegal) | Oxi nao | The Essential Guide To Africa Disc 2 (Union Square Music 2005) | 00:4:14 | 2003 | World Africa Soul |
| Cesaria Evora (Cape Verde) | Petit pays | Cesaria - Cesaria Evora (Lusafrica/BMG 1995) | 00:3:45 | 1994 | World Africa Soul |
| Youssou N'Dour (Senegal) | Please wait | Joko From Village To Town - Youssou N'Dour (Sony Music Ent. France SA 20000 | 00:2:37 | 2000 | World Africa Soul |
| Dilika (South Africa) | Qabula wedall | Homeland 2 A Collection Of Black South African Music (Reamusic/EMI 2000) | 00:3:01 | 1990 | World Africa Soul |
| Latin Quarter | Radio Africa | 100 Hits 80s Disc 5 | 00:3:51 | 1985 | World Africa Soul |
| Lucky Dube (South Africa) | Remember me (reggae) | The Best Of Lucky Dube (Gallo Record Co. South Africa 2007) | 00:4:25 | 1991 | World Africa Soul |
| Ismael Lo (Senegal) | Rero | Iso - Ismael Lo (Polygram/Mango/Island Records 1994) | 00:3:13 | 1994 | World Africa Soul |
| Youssou N'Dour (Senegal) | Sagal ko (honor her) | Nothing's In Vain - Youssou N'Dour (Nonesuch / Warner 2002) | 00:3:34 | 2002 | World Africa Soul |
| Issa Bagayogo (Mali) | Saye mogo bana | Timbuktu - Issa Bagayogo (Editions Mali Music 2001) | 00:5:14 | 2001 | World Africa Soul |
| Blo (Nigeria) | Scandi boogie | Phases 1972-1982 - Blo (Strut 2001) | 00:4:45 | 1980 | World Africa Soul |
| Afia Mala (Togo) | Segne | Putumayo Presents Africa (Putumayo 1999) | 00:4:24 | 1997 | World Africa Soul |
| Manu Dibango ft MC Mell'o (Cameroon) | Senga abele | The Rough Guide To African Rap (World Music Network 2004) | 00:8:06 | 2004 | World Africa Soul |
| Tangara Speed Ghoda | Show biz ti requin | Reggae Africa (EMI 1993) | 00:5:14 | 1993 | World Africa Soul |
| Lucky Dube (South Africa) | Slave | Experience South Africa Disc 1 (Nascente/Demon Music Group 2008) | 00:4:29 | 1983 | World Africa Soul |
| Baaba Maal (Senegal) | Souka nayo | Beginner's Guide To Afro Lounge Disc 3 (Demon/Nascente 2006) | 00:4:37 | 1998 | World Africa Soul |
| Robin Scott & Shikisha (South Africa) | Spiritual man | Jive Shikisha! - Robin Scott & Shikisha (Westside 1998) | 00:6:33 | 1990 | World Africa Soul |
| Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) | Street kid | Wonai - Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi (Sheersound 2006) | 00:3:22 | 2006 | World Africa Soul |
| Dario G | Sunchyme | Sunmachine - Dario G | 00:6:19 | 1997 | World Africa Soul |
| King Sunny Ade (Nigeria) | Synchro serie synchro system* | The Rough Guide To World Music Africa & Middle East (WMN 2007) | 00:6:22 | 1983 | World Africa Soul |
| Nyota Ndogo (Kenya) | Take Care | World 2003 Disc 2 (EMI 2003) | 00:3:08 | 2003 | World |
| Issa Bagayogo (Mali) | Tamagnoko | Timbuktu - Issa Bagayogo (Editions Mali Music 2001) | 00:4:15 | 2001 | World Africa Soul |
| Youssou N'Dour (Senegal) | Telephone | Rokku Mi Rokka (Give And Take) Disc 2 - Youssou N'Dour (Nonesuch Records/Warner Music Group 2007) | 00:4:32 | 2007 | World Africa Soul |
| Mpharanyana & the Cannibals (South Africa) | Thakane (Sotho: a woman's first name) | The History Of Township Music (Gallo/Wrasse Records 2001) | 00:3:06 | 1978 | World Africa Soul |
| Mauritz Lotz (South Africa) | Tidal spirit | Sound Offerings From South Africa Disc 2 (Gallo SA 2000) | 00:6:07 | 2002 | World Africa Soul |
| Moussa Poussy (Niger-Nigeria) | Toro | Simply Africa Disc 4 African Party! (Union Square Music 2011) | 00:4:43 | 1994 | World Africa Soul |
| Chiskop ft Mandoza (South Africa) | Umunt'omnyama | Tales Of Urban South Africa Tsotsi Beat (Kwaito & House)(Sheer Sound 2005) | 00:5:51 | 1999 | World Africa Soul |
| Brenda Fassie (South Africa) | Vuma | Mina Nawe - Brenda Fassie (CCP Record Co/Gallo Music/EMI Music 2001) | 00:3:48 | 2001 | World Africa Soul |
| Daby Balde (Senegal) | Waino blues | Beginner's Guide To Africa Disc 2 (Demon 2009) | 00:4:20 | 2005 | World Africa Soul |
| Habib Koite (Mali) | Wassiye | The Music Of Mali (Demon 2001) | 00:4:44 | 1999 | World Africa Soul |
| M'Du & Ganyani (South Africa) | Wolla wolla | Experience South Africa Disc 2 (Nascente/Demon Music Group 2008) | 00:5:14 | 2004 | World Africa Soul |
| Sangba Brotherhood | Yeah lele | Discover The Music Of African Spirit (Balance & Harmony/EMI 2003) | 00:5:16 | 2001 | World Africa Soul |
| Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) | Ziwere (rolling down) | The Essential Guide To Africa Disc 1 (Union Square Music 2005) | 00:6:30 | 1993 | World Africa Soul |
Photo by Schorle
Senegalese Singer, Youssou N'Dour