Q (1/00, p.128) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...modern African pop....Of the more familiar names, the Soul Brothers score with 'Thandaza', Sam Mangwana provides an acoustic 'Ya Mbemba' and the 4 Etoiles add soukous to an already potent African mix."
A portion of the profits from the sale of AFRICA will go to the international humanitarian organization Concern Worldwide.
Includes liner notes by Jacob Edgar.
This 11-track 2008 installment of the Putumayo label's children-oriented DREAMLAND series features a fine selection of African artists. The renowned vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo contributes the airy "Nomathemba," and Toumani Diabate offers up the chiming "Salaman," helping to create a warm, cozy mood for sending kids off into slumber.