Various Artists – The Best Of Today’s Black African Folk Music (CD, 1997, Musical Heritage Society 514561Y)
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Why This CD Matters
This compilation highlights traditional and contemporary African folk recordings curated for Western world music audiences during the 1990s. It captures regional vocal harmonies, percussion, and folk instrumentation across multiple African artists and traditions. Releases like this remain collectible among world music and ethnographic music listeners.
Collector Note
1997 US CD release on Musical Heritage Society / ARC Music Productions, catalog number 514561Y. Specialty world music compilations from Musical Heritage Society maintain steady collector interest in niche international music markets.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light normal handling wear
Case: VG with visible shelf wear and light aging
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation
Label: Musical Heritage Society – 514561Y
Country: US
Released: 1997
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: African, Folk
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Amadaduzo, Siyabamukela 4:18
Simon Ngobeni, Aswi Lulamangi 3:02
Boyoyo Boys, Mthwalo 3:05
Amatso Makaota, Sefotane Seteng 3:04
Ndukuziyisha Nzeinyosi, Imali Yami 3:00
Mkiyafini Butelezi, Udlaime 3:04
Simon Ngobeni, Nkulungwani 3:02
Limano Lingaka Mabili No. 3, Batho Ba Secheng 3:00
Dilka, Lomhaba 3:03
Boyoyo Boys, Sparks 3:03
Amatso Makaota, Kolone Nka Ea 3:04
Amadaduzo, Ayiviko Indlela 4:26
Ndukuziyisha Nzeinyosi, Skunguze Kufe Linsizwa 3:01
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.
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