Mayra Andrade's compelling performance shows an artist at the peak of her powers, all captured live in the acoustically sympathetic surroundings of Studio 105, Radio France, Paris. Focusing on her voice supported by an acoustic trio of guitar, percussion and double bass with occasional guests, the performance is as powerful as is intimate. The album comprises of an audio CD with a DVD of the concert plus bonus footage of rehearsals. This is an essential chapter in the continuing story of a young singer and performer once championed by the late Charlie Gillett and whom he described as a true star.

Popular music arranged for the bagpipes and recorded live in concert by the African Skye Pipe Band along with Celtic rockers, Ceol G'Brae, and the combined choirs of Jeppe High School for Girls and King Edward VII school. Traditional tunes like Danny Boy sit alongside great screen themes like that from Star Wars. Pink Floyd's great psychedelic hit from the seventies, Wish You Were Here, and Johnny Clegg's Africa are just two more great songs in this interesting collection.

Mukudzeyi Mukombe, who performs under the name Jah Prayzahis a Zimbabwean contemporary Afro pop musician and lead member for the band Third Generation.

He is popularly referred to by fans and media as "Musoja", the Shona word for "the Soldier", also a signature of his clothing, his signature band uniform of military regalia. The name Jah Prayzah comes from his name, ‘Mukudzei’ which means "Praise Him".

Fresh and exciting African songs and music. Music with traditional marimbas, hosho (shakers), ngoma (drums), nyunga nyunga (thumb piano), sabar (drum), talking drum, calabash, djembe as well as accordion, sax, guitar, bass guitar.

Far-out psychedelic-sounding rock mixed with a thick dollop of deep funk and soul was massively popular during the 1960s and 1970s in Africa. This Rough Guide features some hand-picked gems from the archive such as Victor Uwaifo and Balla Et Ses Balladins, and includes tracks by unstoppable psychedelic veterans Ebo Taylor and Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, who are still releasing top-quality mind-bending grooves today. Bonus CD: Victor Uwaifo - 'Ekassa 045' Victor Uwaifo was the first Nigerian to win a Golden Record, a tribute which marks out his remarkable musical achievements. Ekassa, first released in 1971, features the maestro's inventive guitar work and own uniquely funky articulations of indigenous dance rhythms. Enjoy the timeless Uwaifo sound lovingly remastered to perfection.