African Yoga by Putumayo World Music

Soothing melodies and voices from Africa for yoga, meditation and relaxation.

As yoga has spread around the world, the soundtrack for con- temporary yoga practice has broadened to include many genres of music from diverse cultures. These days, yoga instructors and practitioners often curate songs drawn from a global palette as a companion to help relax, soothe, motivate and inspire them during yoga practice.

This collection draws from the rich musical tapestry of the vast and diverse African continent. The album consists of harmonious songs with soothing melodies, mellifluous voices and soulful grooves, sequenced to support yoga practice and relaxation. The gifted artists on African Yoga hail from Mali, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Guinea-Bissau, Cameroon, The Gambia, South Africa, Uganda and Egypt.

Tracklist

1.	Ballaké Sissoko, Vincent Segal (Mali/France) - Mako Mady	6:02

2.	Fetsum (Egypt/Eritrea/Germany) - Birth Of A River (Putumayo Version)	3:33

3.	Buddha’s Lounge (Mali) - Kumbatia	5:21

4.	Karim Dabo (France/Senegal) - Au Revoir	3:42

5.	Berita (Zimbabwe) - Ndikhawulele	3:29

6.	Kimi Djabaté (Guinea-Bissau) - Ná	3:32

7.	Henri Dikongué (Cameroon) - C’est La Vie	4:17

8.	Idan Raichel with Vieux Farka Touré (Israeli/Mali) - Mon Amour	2:57

9.	Suntou Susso (The Gambia) - Ekanasong	4:19

10.	Ablaye Cissoko, Volker Goetze (Senegal/Germany) - Miliamba	5:00

11.	Ami Faku (South Africa) - Ndikhethe Wena	4:02

12.	Geoffrey Oryema (Uganda) - Land of Anaka	5:22

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released March 31, 2023

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