Chanson World Music Library (African Tracks)


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Chanson has traveled the globe recording authentic World and Ethnic music. Their 600 tracks include compelling native vocals with indigenous instruments from Africa, Kantele music from Finland, music of the North American Indians, Didgeridoo music from Australia, Punjabi Pop or Bhangra from India, Chinese Dulcimer, Japanese Koto, Middle Eastern percussion, and much more. Chanson's music is used worldwide by producers of TV and film dramatizations. Since each track was recorded in-country, you can rest assured in the authenticity of Chanson World Music Library's entire catalog.
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KARAMOJA CHILDRENS SONG - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Childrens song recorded in Karamoja about a mouse, A Capella, African, Uganda
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - African, Uganda
213126 1:29 Medium 129   


KASSAK--INVITATION TO CIRCUMCISION - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Initiation song, Male Vocals, African, Senegal
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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233148 1:37 Med Slow 88   


KASUMAI--WELCOME - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Senegalese welcoming song, Male Vocals, African, Senegal
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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233149 3:12 Medium 112   


KEKEBU - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Kekebu is the name of the Shangaan medium drum used in their rhythms. This track is a traditional Shangaan dance rhythm, Instrumental, African, Mozambique
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213578 2:58 Med Slow 90   


KHALANGA-SWEET MY DARLING - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Initiation dance about run away lovers, Mixed Vocals, African, Botswana
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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233216 4:47 Med Slow 94   


KIDDE--LONELINESS - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song about missing ones we have lost, Male Vocals, African, Senegal
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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233150 5:22 Med Fast 146   


KIKAMBA (DANCE WITH SPECTACULAR ACROBATICS) - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2002
Chanson World Music Library Songs of Kenya, Mixed Vocals, African, Kenya
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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67479 3:52 Medium 122   


KOPANO - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song meaning Unity, Instrumental, African, South Africa
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212272 2:45 Slow 76   


KUMPO (DANCE FROM SENEGAL) - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Social dance to celebrate transition into manhood, Mixed Vocals, African, Senegal
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Segue - African, Senegal
206864 9:45 Med Slow 99   


LE DUO - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Ritual Dance performed in early morning to encourage rain, Mixed Vocals, African, Burkina Faso
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233217 5:19 Med Slow 81   


LE TRAVAIL--WORK - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song celebrating work in Senegal, Male Vocals, African, Senegal
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233151 4:20 Med Fast 143   


LEATO - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library The Journey instrumental percussion, Instrumental, African, South Africa
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212273 5:49 Slow 77   


LOVE SONG - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2007
Chanson World Music Library African love song, A Capella, African, Kenya
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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260819 2:54 Fast 169   


LUO RITUAL BURIAL DANCE - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library On the shores of Lake Victoria, source of the Nile, Luo people pay tribute at ritual burial dance, Instrumental, African, Kenya
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213127 1:51 Med Slow 80   


MABO - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library From a Baka Pygmy Hunting Dance, Instrumental, African, Congo
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213579 2:57 Med Slow 87   


MACHECKERS - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Zulu music, A Capella, African, Zulu
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212463 3:41 Very Slow   


MAENA - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song about lady in the village whose mother is a witch, Mixed Vocals, African, Botswana
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212201 2:50 Medium 122   


MAGAMANA - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Tswana song about untouched pure girls, Female Vocals, African, Botswana
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212202 1:41 Very Slow   


MAHARERO - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song about the Herero people of Namibia, Mixed Vocals, African, Botswana
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212203 2:23 Very Slow   


MALA - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Mala is a traditional rhythm from Senegal, used in ceremonies, baptisms and so on, Instrumental, African, Mande
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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213580 2:34 Med Slow 80   


MALOWE - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Cry shouted when one sees something beautiful, Instrumental, African, South Africa
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212274 4:16 Med Fast 140   


MAPULE RAIN QUEEN - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Story of Mother of the Rain, Mixed Vocals, African, Botswana
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212204 3:52 Med Slow 100   


MASAILAND MILKING SONG - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library A mother sings to her favorite milk cow, Female Vocals, African, Kenya
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Bed - African, Kenya
213128 0:52 Med Slow 82   


MATLEBE LEKWANE - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song warning children to listen to their elders, Mixed Vocals, African, Botswana
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212205 3:26 Med Slow 94   


MBENDE (DANCE FROM ZIMBABWE) - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Celebration dance when daughter of chief gets married, Mixed Vocals, African, Zimbabwe
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206865 5:21 Med Fast 142   


MEROPA LE DI KOTA - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Drums and Sticks, Instrumental, African, South Africa
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212275 3:02 Medium 120   


MEROPA YA BA DIMO - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library The Feeling of Nature through percussion, Instrumental, African, South Africa
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212276 4:02 Med Fast 132   


MONA - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Experimental song meaning Man, Instrumental, African, South Africa
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212277 3:29 Slow 76   


MTHANDAZO - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Prayer to the Ancestors, Instrumental, African, South Africa
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212278 4:40 Med Slow 102   


NAGLA - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Recreational dance from North Western Ghana, Mixed Vocals, African, Ghana
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233218 8:16 Med Slow 85   


NGUNGU - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library This piece features the Ngungu drum which imitates the wild pig. Instrumental, African, Zulu
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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213581 3:00 Medium 125   


NGWANA WA LLA - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song about a woman neglecting her child, Mixed Vocals, African, Botswana
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212206 3:45 Med Fast 132   


NXAI - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library A piece celebrating life, animals and birds, Instrumental, African, Botswana
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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213582 3:25 Medium 127   


NYAMBO (CIRCUMCISION SONG) - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2002
Chanson World Music Library Songs of Kenya, Mixed Vocals, African, Kenya
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67477 3:35 Med Slow 96   


NYATITI - NDALO-MANYIENY (CEREMONIAL SONG OF THE LUO PEOPLE - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2002
Chanson World Music Library Songs of Kenya, Mixed Vocals, African, Kenya
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67482 6:39 Slow 70   


NZOMBA - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Venda tribe rain dance. Exotic tribal sounds of African natives, drums pounding in rhythm signifying celebration, coming of age ceremonies, preparation for war, dance of the witch doctor, and other important aspects of village life. Uptempo, lively, and exhilirating. Instrumental, African, South Africa
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212279 4:56 Fast 169   


PRAISES AND INVOCATIONS - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Instrumental piece combining melodic and percussive instruments from different African countries, Instrumental, African, African Traditional
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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233219 8:40 Fast 155   


PROPHETS SONG - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song of a prophet entreating passerbys to give generously to the poor, Male Vocals, African, Sudan
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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213131 1:39 Medium 120   


PUBERTY - EMMANUEL TAGOE - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2002
Chanson World Music Library Masters of Percussion, Instrumental, African, African Drums
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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66702 6:22 Medium 111   


RAIN SONG OF LATIGO OTENG - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Recorded in home during rain storm accompanied on Enanga harp, Male Vocals, African, Uganda
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213132 3:42 Very Slow   


RANGOLI - SARVAR SABRI - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2002
Chanson World Music Library Masters of Percussion, Male Vocals, African, African Drums
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - African, African Drums
66698 2:41 Med Fast 134   


REED PIPE AND GRASS CUTTING SONG - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Toy reed pipe and work song about grass cutting, Male Vocals, African, African Traditional
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - African, African Traditional
213133 1:21 Very Slow   


RENG YA LENYALO WEDDING RING - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Wedding song praising the man getting married. Mixed Vocals, African, Botswana
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212207 2:49 Slow 79   


ROYAL ACHOLI BWALA DANCE - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Bwala dancers praising themselves and their leaders and their homeland..Africa, Mixed Vocals, African, African Traditional
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - African, African Traditional
213135 3:44 Med Fast 136   


SADAMENABAKA (THE RED AND WHITE BOW-HORNED COW) - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2015
Chanson World Music Library Upbeat, lively contemporary song from one of Madagascar’s best artists! Male Vocals, African, African Pop
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Variation - African, African Pop
728382 3:33 Med Fast 136   


SAMIA ROWING CHANT - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Work song chanted as fishermen traversed Lake Vistoria, Male Vocals, African, African Traditional
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - African, African Traditional
213136 1:41 Med Slow 95   


SEKIAPU (DANCE FROM NIGERIA) - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Maidens dance from fishing tribes of Southern Nigeria, Mixed Vocals, African, Nigeria
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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206885 5:35 Fast 168   


SEMANG - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song about a new baby in the village, Mixed Vocals, African, Botswana
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212208 4:09 Slow 77   


SENANAPO - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Song about a jealous girl setting a fire to kill the prettiest girl in the village, Male Vocals, African, Botswana
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
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212209 3:57 Medium 123   


SERANGAPANE - (by Chanson World Music Library)  Year: 2006
Chanson World Music Library Traditional healing song, A Capella, African, Botswana
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212210 2:47 Medium 129   




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