Mama Africa
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2004-06-17
Reviewed 2004-06-17
A singer/songwriter/guitarist from Kenya with a warm, rich voice, a great band, and a varied style. She’s been called “The Tracy Chapman of Kenya.” Mostly folk/pop but there are a few overdone dance tracks that I could do without.
*1. A bright and catchy little romp for vox/strings/perc.
2. Mid-tempo w/nice use of chorus/guitar/perc.
*3. Great vocal/percussion track (plus chorus). A more trad sound.
4. Slower, low-key folksy song in praise of African women.
5. Contemporary uptempo dance track.
*6. Strong vocals, guitars. Warm & relaxed.
7. Another upbeat dance track.
8. Midtempo vox/chorus/perc w/a a touch of funk.
*9. Sweet & light w/English lyrics. About her granny.
10. Vox/programming/chorus. A mid-tempo world anthem.
*11. Delicately swaying w/bright vocals/strings.
12. Dance mix version of #1. I like the first one better.
6/2004
*1. A bright and catchy little romp for vox/strings/perc.
2. Mid-tempo w/nice use of chorus/guitar/perc.
*3. Great vocal/percussion track (plus chorus). A more trad sound.
4. Slower, low-key folksy song in praise of African women.
5. Contemporary uptempo dance track.
*6. Strong vocals, guitars. Warm & relaxed.
7. Another upbeat dance track.
8. Midtempo vox/chorus/perc w/a a touch of funk.
*9. Sweet & light w/English lyrics. About her granny.
10. Vox/programming/chorus. A mid-tempo world anthem.
*11. Delicately swaying w/bright vocals/strings.
12. Dance mix version of #1. I like the first one better.
6/2004
Recent airplay
Minwa Mary, Ngoma
9-22-2015 — Sep 22, 2015
Mama Africa
Vyie
At the Cafe Bohemian — Nov 30, 2004
Kisumu 100
Storytime! — Sep 25, 2004
Vyie
At the Cafe Bohemian — Sep 21, 2004
Kisumu 100
At the Cafe Bohemian — Sep 14, 2004
Charting
2004-07-26 — 2004-09-26
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Sep 26 | 2 |
| Sep 19 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | 1 |
| Aug 29 | 2 |
| Aug 15 | 3 |
| Aug 8 | 2 |
| Aug 1 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Kisumu 100 | ||
| 2. | Wachna | ||
| 3. | Ngoma | ||
| 4. | Mama Africa | ||
| 5. | Sandore | ||
| 6. | Vyie | ||
| 7. | Suna Ka Ngeya | ||
| 8. | Pole Pole | ||
| 9. | Masela | ||
| 10. | Lek Ne Wounda | ||
| 11. | Minwa Mary | ||
| 12. | Kisumu 100 (Benga Mix) |