We live in troubled times; there are myriad reasons to be afraid. But it also seems like the world is poised for great change for the better. This week’s songs acknowledge the fear, and give encouragement to the bravery that will be needed to change the world for the better. Courage, friends.
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Hour 1
Calypso Rose “Human Race (feat. Manu Chao)” from Far from Home
Cilantro Boombox “Fears away” from Fears Away – Single
The Souljazz Orchestra “courage” from Resistance
Khaira Arby “Sourgou” from Timbuktu Tarab
Debademba “Sanikoya (feat. Ben l’Oncle Soul)” from Sanikoya
Moana & The Tribe “Rangikane Ana” from Wha
Rokia Traoré “Ô Niélé” from Né So
Moh Alileche “Fear (Tugdhi)” from The Source of Water
Set break — KAOS Community Billboard
Yuval Ron Ensemble “Lo Yira / Will Not Fear” from Tree of Life
Samba Touré “Goye” from Songhai Blues: Homage to Ali Farka Touré
Stevo Atambire “Killer Fear Die” from Teach Me
Vieux Farka Toure “courage” from Vieux Farka Touré
Hour 2
Ziggy Marley “Better Together” from Ziggy Marley
Ladama “Cumbia Brasileira” from Ladama
Dalava “war” from The Book of Transfigurations
Baraka Moon “Julay Julay” from Wind Horse
Trio Da Kali & Kronos Quartet “Kanimba” from Ladilikan
Old Blind Dogs “Nevertheless” from Room with a View
Struny nad Oslavou “Woulou-Wo (feat. Martin Krajíček, Keita Seckou & Juraj Valenčík)” from Struny nad Oslavou
Set break — Spin The Globe world music concert calendar
Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Segal “N’kapalema” from Musique de Nuit
Te Vaka “Lakalaka” from Lakalaka single
Songhoy Blues “Bamako” from Resistance
Peace Development Crew “Worldwide Peace” from Better Days
Mighty Mo Rodgers & Baba Sissoko “Demisenu / Children” from Griot Blues