Album lore

From Kilimanjaro to Taj Mahal gathers twenty-five tracks across a broad swath of African drumming traditions, with a focus on djembe and other percussive forms. Issued in July 2018 on Music Manager, this compilation features pieces such as “Benyabore (Instrumental),” which exemplifies the earthy, intricate rhythms that thread through the set. The album’s selection spans both well-known and obscure percussion styles, including solo drum performances and ensemble grooves.The record’s title gestures toward a journey between East African and South Asian cultural spheres, though the content remains firmly rooted in African drum idioms. Tracks like “Noongoma 2 (Instrumental)” and “Co-Gona Voodoo” underscore the album’s engagement with traditional rhythms, while the inclusion of Arabic-titled pieces hints at wider regional exchanges. Though modest in audience reach, this artifact offers a useful reference for those delving into the lineage of African drumming on vinyl.

Album lore

From Kilimanjaro to Taj Mahal gathers twenty-five tracks across a broad swath of African drumming traditions, with a focus on djembe and other percussive forms. Issued in July 2018 on Music Manager, this compilation features pieces such as “Benyabore (Instrumental),” which exemplifies the earthy, intricate rhythms that thread through the set. The album’s selection spans both well-known and obscure percussion styles, including solo drum performances and ensemble grooves.The record’s title gestures toward a journey between East African and South Asian cultural spheres, though the content remains firmly rooted in African drum idioms. Tracks like “Noongoma 2 (Instrumental)” and “Co-Gona Voodoo” underscore the album’s engagement with traditional rhythms, while the inclusion of Arabic-titled pieces hints at wider regional exchanges. Though modest in audience reach, this artifact offers a useful reference for those delving into the lineage of African drumming on vinyl.