Each week, World in Stereo examines classic and modern world music while striving for a greater appreciation of other cultures.
Various artists: Angola Soundtrack: The Unique Sound of Luanda, 1965-1976 (Analog Africa, 11/22/2010)
Ngoma Jazz: “Mi Cantando Para Ti”
[audio:http://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Mi-Cantando-Para-Ti.mp3|titles=Ngoma Jazz: “Mi Cantando Para Ti”]For its ninth catalog release, Frankfurt-based record label Analog Africa digs deep into the soul of Angola, the former Portuguese colony in south central Africa. The compilation gives yet another exciting perspective into the remarkable number of African music styles that have bore into the global sound stage. Angola Soundtrack: The Unique Sound of Luanda, 1965-1976, with its 44-page accompanying booklet, is one of the most complete Angolan music exhibitions released to date, bringing to light one of Africa’s most underestimated music scenes.