Africando

Africando

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Africando is a cross-country collaboration, uniting musicians based in New York with Senegalese vocalists performing a merge of salsa styles from both sides of the Atlantic, focusing primarily on the African tradition.

Initially brought together by producers Ibrahima Sylba and Boncana Maiga, the group's first two albums 'Trovador' and 'Tierra Tradicional' gained great success in Africa in the early 1990s. After continued success, the group invited musicians from other countries further afield to form the Africando All-Stars. This included the likes of Koffi Olomide, Salif Keita and Sekouba Bambino and together they released 'Mandali' in 2000. This album was a great success, with the combination of Africando's classic style combined with Latin rhythms and instrumentation proving to be a big hit with audiences.

The 2013 release 'Viva Africando' saw the group reuniting with previous guest vocalists and featured songs sung in over ten different languages, also featuring a tribute to the group by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra.

Top tracks

03
Yaye Boy
Africando
African Salsa
07:05
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
03
Betece
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:05
Writer: Amadou Balake - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Amadou Balake - Boncana Maiga
03
Yay Boy
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:02
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
04
Dagamasi (Live)
Africando
Live
06:09
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
06
Carpintero
Africando
Betece - All Stars
04:49
Writer: Ronnie Baró - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Ronnie Baró - Boncana Maiga
01
Lindas Africanas
Africando
Martina
07:41
Writer: Boncana Maiga / Composers: Boncana Maiga
13
Aïcha (Wolof)
Africando
Baloba!
05:10
Writer: Goldman / Composers: Goldman
09
Mborin
Africando
Gombo salsa
04:01
Writer: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté / Composers: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté
02
Tierra Tradicional
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:13
Composers: Nicolas Menheim
07
Mathiaky
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:42
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
02
Betece (Live)
Africando
Live
05:52
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
05
Ntoman
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:04
Writer: Salif Keïta / Composers: Salif Keïta
04
Sama Rew
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:21
Composers: Nicolas Menheim
06
Sama Thiel
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:37
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
08
Fatalikou
Africando
Ketukuba
04:41
Writer: Sarr / Composers: Sarr
02
Malawoo
Africando
Ketukuba
04:55
Writer: Pascal Dieng / Composers: Pascal Dieng
01
Ken Moussoul Guis Li
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:35
Composers: Medoune Diallo
04
Xam Sa Bop
Africando
Viva Africando
05:02
Writer: James Gadiaga / Composers: James Gadiaga
05
Dieguema
Africando
Ketukuba
04:13
Writer: Bassirou Sarr / Composers: Bassirou Sarr
05
Gouye Gui
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
05:08
Composers: Medoune Diallo
04
Abibou
Africando
Martina
05:35
Writer: Amadou Balake - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Amadou Balake - Boncana Maiga
07
Tiembela
Africando
Martina
03:57
Writer: Shoubou - Maiga / Composers: Shoubou - Maiga
09
Demal
Africando
Baloba!
05:03
Writer: Nicolas Menheim / Composers: Nicolas Menheim
01
Deni Sabali
Africando
Viva Africando
04:15
Writer: Amadou Ballaké / Composers: Amadou Ballaké
01
Mandali
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:07
Writer: Touray - Ndiaye / Composers: Touray - Ndiaye
05
Xale Bile
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
05:37
Composers: Medoune Diallo
07
Walo
Africando
Gombo salsa
05:04
Writer: Pape Serigne Seck / Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
02
Lakh Bi
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:02
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
06
En Vacances
Africando
Viva Africando
05:14
Writer: Gèrard Dupervil / Composers: Gèrard Dupervil
06
Fethial Sama Khol
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:31
Composers: Medoune Diallo
11
Nina Nina
Africando
Ketukuba
04:34
Writer: Justi Barreto / Composers: Justi Barreto
11
Destino
Africando
Viva Africando
05:27
Writer: Raymond Fernandes / Composers: Raymond Fernandes
08
Colombia, mi corazon
Africando
Gombo salsa
05:24
Writer: Ronnie Baró / Composers: Ronnie Baró
04
Hwomevonon
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:13
Writer: Gnonnas Pedro - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Gnonnas Pedro - Boncana Maiga
02
Xalass Xalass
Africando
Viva Africando
04:45
Writer: Bassirou Sarr / Composers: Bassirou Sarr
05
Es Para Ti Gnonnas
Africando
Viva Africando
04:10
Writer: Boncana Maiga / Composers: Boncana Maiga
10
Mopao
Africando
Betece - All Stars
04:35
Writer: Koffi Olomide / Composers: Koffi Olomide - Boncana Maiga
01
Doley Mbolo
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
05:49
Composers: Nicolas Menheim
11
Maral
Africando
Gombo salsa
06:09
Writer: Nicolas Menheim / Composers: Nicolas Menheim
03
Te voy a matar… Con amor
Africando
Baloba!
04:52
Writer: Ronnie Baró / Composers: Ronnie Baró
06
Mario
Africando
Ketukuba
08:39
Writer: Franco Luambo Makiadi / Composers: Franco Luambo Makiadi
04
Medoune Khoule
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:58
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
08
Ma Won Mio
Africando
Viva Africando
05:15
Writer: Jospinto / Composers: Jospinto
01
Bogne sirala
Africando
Ketukuba
06:31
Writer: Amadou Ballaké / Composers: Amadou Ballaké
01
Am saaxul
Africando
Baloba!
04:15
Writer: Medoune Diallo / Composers: Medoune Diallo
10
Référence
Africando
Martina
04:41
Writer: Shungu - Munan / Composers: Shungu - Munan
09
Sagoo
Africando
Ketukuba
05:12
Writer: Traditional - Dieng / Composers: Traditional - Dieng
03
Coumba peul
Africando
Ketukuba
04:42
Writer: Medoune Diallo / Composers: Medoune Diallo
08
Son Fo
Africando
Betece - All Stars
04:51
Writer: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Boncana Maiga - Sekouba Bambino Diabaté
07
Viens danser sur le son Africando
Africando
Ketukuba
04:53
Writer: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Diabate
04
Ketukuba
Africando
Ketukuba
05:33
Writer: Gnonnas Pedro / Composers: Gnonnas Pedro
11
Pepita
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:06
Writer: Boncana Maiga / Composers: Boncana Maiga
11
El que te ama siempre
Africando
Martina
04:54
Writer: Ronnie Baró / Composers: Ronnie Baró
09
Sey
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:20
Writer: Thione Seck / Composers: Thione Seck
02
Miye Na We
Africando
Betece - All Stars
04:40
Writer: Lokua Kanza / Composers: Lokua Kanza
12
Naliye Gnimo
Africando
Betece - All Stars
04:51
Writer: Bailly Spinto / Composers: Boncana Maiga
03
Doundari
Africando
Viva Africando
04:16
Writer: Sekouba Bambino / Composers: Sekouba Bambino
12
Dacefo
Africando
Baloba!
03:50
Writer: Gnonnas Pedro / Composers: Gnonnas Pedro
09
Yen Djiguengny
Africando
Viva Africando
06:12
Writer: Pascal Dieng / Composers: Pascal Dieng
01
Intro-Balafon (Live)
Africando
Live
02:27
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
03
Trovador (Live)
Africando
Live
06:04
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
02
Apollo (Live)
Africando
Live
06:16
Writer: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté / Composers: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté
07
Irma Koï (Live)
Africando
Live
07:09
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
06
Grog Mwin-Guantanamera (Live)
Africando
Live
07:59
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
06
Colombia Mi Corazon (Live)
Africando
Live
08:58
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando

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  • Discography
Albums
Viva Africando
℗ 2013 Syllart Records / Sterns Africa
01-01-2013
Viva Africando
01
Deni Sabali
Africando
Viva Africando
04:15
Writer: Amadou Ballaké / Composers: Amadou Ballaké
02
Xalass Xalass
Africando
Viva Africando
04:45
Writer: Bassirou Sarr / Composers: Bassirou Sarr
03
Doundari
Africando
Viva Africando
04:16
Writer: Sekouba Bambino / Composers: Sekouba Bambino
04
Xam Sa Bop
Africando
Viva Africando
05:02
Writer: James Gadiaga / Composers: James Gadiaga
05
Es Para Ti Gnonnas
Africando
Viva Africando
04:10
Writer: Boncana Maiga / Composers: Boncana Maiga
06
En Vacances
Africando
Viva Africando
05:14
Writer: Gèrard Dupervil / Composers: Gèrard Dupervil
07
Maria Mboka
Africando
Viva Africando
04:12
Writer: Dalienst Ntesa / Composers: Dalienst Ntesa
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Ketukuba
℗ 2006 Syllart Records / Sterns Africa
01-01-2006
Ketukuba
01
Bogne sirala
Africando
Ketukuba
06:31
Writer: Amadou Ballaké / Composers: Amadou Ballaké
02
Malawoo
Africando
Ketukuba
04:55
Writer: Pascal Dieng / Composers: Pascal Dieng
03
Coumba peul
Africando
Ketukuba
04:42
Writer: Medoune Diallo / Composers: Medoune Diallo
04
Ketukuba
Africando
Ketukuba
05:33
Writer: Gnonnas Pedro / Composers: Gnonnas Pedro
05
Dieguema
Africando
Ketukuba
04:13
Writer: Bassirou Sarr / Composers: Bassirou Sarr
06
Mario
Africando
Ketukuba
08:39
Writer: Franco Luambo Makiadi / Composers: Franco Luambo Makiadi
07
Viens danser sur le son Africando
Africando
Ketukuba
04:53
Writer: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Diabate
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Martina
℗ 2003 Syllart Records / Sterns Africa
01-01-2003
Martina
01
Lindas Africanas
Africando
Martina
07:41
Writer: Boncana Maiga / Composers: Boncana Maiga
02
Temedi
Africando
Martina
05:19
Writer: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté
03
Lote Lô
Africando
Martina
05:17
Writer: Louguy - Piaf / Composers: Louguy - Piaf
04
Abibou
Africando
Martina
05:35
Writer: Amadou Balake - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Amadou Balake - Boncana Maiga
05
Fouta Tooro
Africando
Martina
05:09
Writer: Medoune Diallo / Composers: Medoune Diallo
06
Azo Nkplon
Africando
Martina
05:12
Writer: Gnonnas Pedro / Composers: Gnonnas Pedro
07
Tiembela
Africando
Martina
03:57
Writer: Shoubou - Maiga / Composers: Shoubou - Maiga
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Live
℗ 2001 Syllart Records
01-01-2001
Live
01
Intro-Balafon (Live)
Africando
Live
02:27
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
02
Apollo (Live)
Africando
Live
06:16
Writer: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté / Composers: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté
03
Trovador (Live)
Africando
Live
06:04
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
04
Dagamasi (Live)
Africando
Live
06:09
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
05
Naliye Gnimo (Live)
Africando
Live
05:54
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
06
Colombia Mi Corazon (Live)
Africando
Live
08:58
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
07
Irma Koï (Live)
Africando
Live
07:09
Writer: Africando / Composers: Africando
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Betece - All Stars
℗ 2000 Syllart Records / Sterns Africa
01-01-2000
Betece - All Stars
01
Mandali
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:07
Writer: Touray - Ndiaye / Composers: Touray - Ndiaye
02
Miye Na We
Africando
Betece - All Stars
04:40
Writer: Lokua Kanza / Composers: Lokua Kanza
03
Betece
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:05
Writer: Amadou Balake - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Amadou Balake - Boncana Maiga
04
Hwomevonon
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:13
Writer: Gnonnas Pedro - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Gnonnas Pedro - Boncana Maiga
05
Ntoman
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:04
Writer: Salif Keïta / Composers: Salif Keïta
06
Carpintero
Africando
Betece - All Stars
04:49
Writer: Ronnie Baró - Boncana Maiga / Composers: Ronnie Baró - Boncana Maiga
07
Scandalo
Africando
Betece - All Stars
05:03
Writer: Lord Melody - Pinard / Composers: Lord Melody - Pinard
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Baloba!
℗ 1998 Syllart Records / Sterns Africa
01-01-1998
Baloba!
01
Am saaxul
Africando
Baloba!
04:15
Writer: Medoune Diallo / Composers: Medoune Diallo
02
Ayo nene
Africando
Baloba!
05:05
Writer: Laba Sosseh / Composers: Sossèh - Maiga
03
Te voy a matar… Con amor
Africando
Baloba!
04:52
Writer: Ronnie Baró / Composers: Ronnie Baró
04
Aïcha
Africando
Baloba!
05:11
Writer: Goldman / Composers: Goldman
05
Huenouhwo
Africando
Baloba!
04:41
Writer: Gnonnas Pedro / Composers: Gnonnas Pedro
06
Dalaka
Africando
Baloba!
05:03
Writer: Sekouba Bambino / Composers: Sekouba Bambino
07
Katiana
Africando
Baloba!
04:37
Writer: Eugène Shoubou / Composers: Boncana Maiga
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Gombo salsa
℗ 1996 Syllart Records / Sterns Africa
18-11-1996
Gombo salsa
01
Gombo
Africando
Gombo salsa
05:11
Writer: Maiga - Menheim / Composers: Maiga - Menheim
02
Apollo
Africando
Gombo salsa
04:28
Writer: Boncana Maiga / Composers: Sekouba Bambino Diabaté
03
Diaraf
Africando
Gombo salsa
05:37
Writer: Medoune Diallo - Laye Mboup / Composers: Medoune Diallo - Laye Mboup
04
Musica en vérité
Africando
Gombo salsa
04:21
Writer: Gnonnas Pedro / Composers: Gnonnas Pedro
05
Grog mwin
Africando
Gombo salsa
04:40
Writer: Eugène Shoubou / Composers: Eugène Shoubou
06
Paquita
Africando
Gombo salsa
04:10
Writer: Rochereau - Mboyo / Composers: Rochereau - Mboyo
07
Walo
Africando
Gombo salsa
05:04
Writer: Pape Serigne Seck / Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
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Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
(P) 1994 Stern's Music
01-01-1994
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
01
Ken Moussoul Guis Li
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:35
Composers: Medoune Diallo
02
Tierra Tradicional
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:13
Composers: Nicolas Menheim
03
Yay Boy
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:02
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
04
Sama Rew
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:21
Composers: Nicolas Menheim
05
Xale Bile
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
05:37
Composers: Medoune Diallo
06
Sama Thiel
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
04:37
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
07
Sabador 'La Bamba'
Africando
Volume 2 - Tierra Tradicional
03:21
Composers: Nicolas Menheim
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Vol.1 - Trovador
(P) 1993 Stern's Music
02-04-1993
Vol.1 - Trovador
01
Doley Mbolo
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
05:49
Composers: Nicolas Menheim
02
Lakh Bi
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:02
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
03
Trovador
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:14
Composers: Ronnie Baró
04
Medoune Khoule
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:58
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
05
Gouye Gui
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
05:08
Composers: Medoune Diallo
06
Fethial Sama Khol
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:31
Composers: Medoune Diallo
07
Mathiaky
Africando
Vol.1 - Trovador
04:42
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
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EPs
Konga dans mala
℗ 2024 Cesar Peinado
02-09-2024
Konga dans mala
01
Audemars malanga
Africando
Konga dans mala
03:20
Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
02
Konga dans mala
Africando
Konga dans mala
02:33
Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
03
Malto Abalancha
Africando
Konga dans mala
03:13
Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
04
Mbilia dans
Africando
Konga dans mala
03:05
Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
05
Sibanicu Lamba
Africando
Konga dans mala
03:38
Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
Die musiek in my are
℗ 2024 Emilio Quiroz
11-05-2024
Die musiek in my are
01
Die musiek in my are
Africando
Die musiek in my are
02:13
Writer: Emilio Quiroz / Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
02
Net goeie tye
Africando
Die musiek in my are
03:23
Writer: Emilio Quiroz / Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
03
Swarter as ooit
Africando
Die musiek in my are
03:45
Writer: Emilio Quiroz / Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
04
Van hartseer tot dans
Africando
Die musiek in my are
03:19
Writer: Emilio Quiroz / Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
05
Verlede slawe eras
Africando
Die musiek in my are
03:33
Writer: Emilio Quiroz / Composers: Melisa Dunoyer
Featured in
African Salsa
(P) 1998 Sterns Music
04-11-1998
African Salsa
01
African Salsa
Pape Fall
African Salsa
05:39
Composers: Pape Fall
02
Xamsa Bopp
Super Cayor De Dakar
African Salsa
04:14
Composers: Mamé Pathé Gadiaga
03
Yaye Boy
Africando
African Salsa
07:05
Composers: Pape Serigne Seck
04
Dakar - Bamako
Pape Fall
African Salsa
05:28
Composers: Pape Fall
05
Sopente
Super Cayor De Dakar
African Salsa
04:58
Composers: Mamé Pathé Gadiaga
06
Tjouraye Gongo
Alioune Kasse
African Salsa
04:14
Composers: Pape Fall
07
Teungeth
Pape Fall
African Salsa
05:06
Composers: Pape Fall
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African Moves Vol. 3
04-12-1995
African Moves Vol. 3
01
Autorail
Orchestra Baobab
African Moves Vol. 3
06:59
02
Ya Jean
Madulu System
African Moves Vol. 3
06:56
03
Tolingana
Pablo Lubadika
African Moves Vol. 3
07:13
04
Jaffar
Virunga
African Moves Vol. 3
07:31
05
Omba
Quatre Etoiles
African Moves Vol. 3
05:41
06
Marcory Gazoil
Soukous Stars
African Moves Vol. 3
06:53
07
Nakan
Ami Koita
African Moves Vol. 3
04:48
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Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
℗ 1998 Syllart Records
01-01-1998
Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
01
Gouye Gui
Africando
Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
05:10
Writer: Medoune Diallo / Composers: Africando
02
Tabalissimo
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
03:21
Writer: Pascal Emmanuel Tabu Ley / Composers: Pascal Emmanuel Tabu Ley
03
Mi vuelvo guajiro
Tam Tam 2000
Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
06:37
Composers: Tam Tam 2000
04
Rendez-vous chez Fatimata
Maravillas du Mali
Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
02:47
Composers: Maravillas du Mali
05
Gnawoe
Orchestra Baobab
Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
06:32
Writer: Barthélemy Attisso / Composers: Barthélemy Attisso
06
Filinwe
Gnonnas Pedro
Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
06:59
Composers: Gnonnas Pedro
07
Coco qui est là...
Grand Kalle
Rendez-vous African Rumba Salsa
03:28
Composers: Grand Kalle
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Rough Guide To Salsa
2012 World Music Network
01-11-2017
Rough Guide To Salsa
01
La Negra No Quiere
Grupo Niche
Rough Guide To Salsa
06:00
Composers: Grupo Niche
02
Vigilandote
Roberto Roena
Rough Guide To Salsa
05:06
Composers: Roberto Roena
03
La Vuelta
Joe Arroyo Y La Verdad
Rough Guide To Salsa
05:17
Composers: Joe Arroyo Y La Verdad
04
La Verdad
Bio Ritmo
Rough Guide To Salsa
06:41
Composers: Bio Ritmo
05
Iyáñlá
La Exelencia
Rough Guide To Salsa
04:30
Composers: La Exelencia
06
Lindas Africanas
Africando
Rough Guide To Salsa
07:40
Composers: Africando
07
Yo A Ti Tú A Mí
La Sonora Poceña
Rough Guide To Salsa
04:19
Composers: La Sonora Poceña
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