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Africa: A Biography of the Continent (John Reader)
An impressive and readable biography of the continent, describing its prehistory, geology and the emergence of humans and early societies. An absorbing safari into the soul of a continent.
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The Shadow of the Sun: My African Life (Ryszard Kapuscinski) The widely acclaimed account of the author's extensive travels in Africa over a 40 year period beginning with Ghana's independence. This is wonderfully human, detailed and absorbing book.
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A Day in the Life of Africa (Various Authors)
The concept of the book was to have 100 photojournalists across the continent to capture the images of Africa over a twenty four hour time span. The result is a beautifully achieved volume of photography from the 53 nations. |
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Introduction to African Civilizations (John G. Jackson)
In its panoramic view, from the dawn of prehistory to modern resurgent Africa, Introduction to African Civilizations challenges the parochial historian, devastates the theoretical pretensions of white supremacists, and expands intellectual horizons. |
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Dimanche a Bamako (Amadou and Mariam)
A brilliant album from the blind couple from Mali which was produced with Manu Chao who also performs on the recording. The fizziest afro-pop blues ever bottled. |
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Gilles Peterson in Africa (Gilles Peterson)
Following the success of his recent 'Gilles Peterson In Brazil' compilation, the world’s number one dancefloor jazz/world aficionado delivers a similar jaunt through the groovier side of African music. |
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Sound Affects Malmaison: Africa (Various Artists)
Undiscovered afrobeat gems on CD1 and remixes by some class DJ's including Paul Okenfold and Bonobo on CD2. All the proceeds from this album are going directly to grassroots charities in Africa. |
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The Best of Fela Kuti (Fela Kuti)
Political activist, revolutionary and founder of Afrobeat: Fela Kuti was a protest singer like no other. This superior, two-disc compilation features material from across the Nigerian performer's stunning career. |
