This is the fourth of 5 posts on relaxing African music.
Throughout history, African music has undergone significant transformations, and what is now known as traditional music may differ greatly from the music of the past. Moreover, African music has never been exclusively associated with particular ethnic groups. Instead, the style and creativity of individual musicians have played a critical role in shaping African music.
These songs, and many more, are just a glimpse into the diverse and vibrant landscape of African music. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify or on YouTube. Click on any song to skip to that section.
Catch up with the entire series of 100 African songs here:
- From Cairo to Cape Town: 100 Relaxing African Songs – Part 1
- From Cairo to Cape Town: 100 Relaxing African Songs – Part 2
- From Cairo to Cape Town: African Music Playlist – Part 3
- From Cairo to Cape Town: 100 Relaxing African Songs – Part 5
100 Relaxing African Songs
61. Angelique Kidjo – Wombo Lombo
62. Lucky Dube – Remember Me (Remastered)
63. Tabu Ley Rochereau – Muzina
64. Eric Wainaina – Ritwa Riaku
66. Yvonne Chaka Chaka – From Me To You
67. Youssou N’Dour – 7 Seconds (feat. Neneh Cherry)
68. Amani – Tamani
69. Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata – Stereo Version
70. Lucky Dube – God Bless the Woman
71. Franco – Mario
72. Orchestre Les Mangelepa – Nyako Konya – Remastered 2020
74. Daudi Kabaka – Msichana Wa Elimu
76. Miriam Makeba and Harry Belafonte – Malaika (My Angel)
77. Gilad – Unajua (feat. Wendy Kimani)
61. Angelique Kidjo – Wombo Lombo
62. Lucky Dube – Remember Me (Remastered)
63. Tabu Ley Rochereau – Muzina
64. Eric Wainaina – Ritwa Riaku
65. Brenda Fassie – Mama
66. Yvonne Chaka Chaka – From Me To You
67. Youssou N’Dour – 7 Seconds (feat. Neneh Cherry)
68. Amani – Tamani
69. Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata – Stereo Version
70. Lucky Dube – God Bless the Woman
71. Orchestre Les Mangelepa – Nyako Konya – Remastered 2020
72. Madilu System – Ya Jean
73. Daudi Kabaka – Msichana Wa Elimu
74. Amr Diab – Amarain
70. Lucky Dube – God Bless the Woman
76. Miriam Makeba and Harry Belafonte – Malaika (My Angel)
77. Gilad – Unajua (feat. Wendy Kimani)
78. P-Square – No One Like You
79. Wendy Kay – Niambie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWlC0x487Cs&list=PLAkpUV7eQi86jMJnG1d8boG92iLxZnCyU&index=70
80. Kidum Kibido – Mapenzi
Wakilisha Staff
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