VA - African Tribal Music And Dances (2008)

Experience the sounds of the Malinke tribe, the Baoule and several other peoples from various countries in Africa on this award winning CD. Male and female choruses are featured in selections such as "The Dance of the Hunters" and "Dance of the Women." Solo instrumental performances are played with the flute, musical bow, xylophone and harp in "Solo for Musical Bow", "Duet for Flutes" and "Xylophone Solo". Vibrant African drums and other percussion instruments are played throughout the CD. There are 22 tracks in all.
African Tribal Music is a solid if nondescript collection of traditional African chants and rhythms. Some of the titles are a little lurid ("Drums of Passion," "White Zombie," and "Witch Doctor" seem more like B-movies), but by and large the set offers a good overview of its subject.