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A Hand-full of Namibians (Nocturne/On the Corner OTCD 970, 2004)
A Hand-full of Namibians is the first compilation of artists from the current Namibian musical scene. The refreshing new album features a wide spectrum of talented contemporary Namibian roots music, ranging from Afro Reggae to traditional mbira music and hip hop.
The producer behind the project is Christian Polloni, a guitarist that has
worked
Papa
Wemba,
Youssou N'Dour,
Alpha
Blondy, and Sam Mangwana. Polloni contacted the Windhoek School of Arts to
seek the emerging talent, cultural diversity and modernity of the young African
country.
The artists featured are Ras, Trisha, Axue, Ngatu, Yellow, Emmanuel Karumazondo,
Sharon (with Papa Wemba on backing vocals), Yellow, Dungeon Family, Emmanuel
Karumazond, Boli Mootseng, and Jackson Kaujeua.
World Music Central
http://www.worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/20041226174923505