Recorded in 1972, first volume of Paul Berliner's recordings of the mbira (thumb piano). Music for entertainment, meditation, religious and ceremonial occasions.

Recorded in 1977. The second volume of Paul Berliner's recordings of the mbira. Features the mbira dzavadzimu, performed by a leading ensemble featuring soloist Hakurotwi Mude. 8 tracks.

Recorded in 1971. The mbira, the gourd resonating thumb piano, is central to the Shona culture, introduced to many in the west via this album. The late Dumisani Abraham Maraire would later perform with the Kronos Quartet on Pieces of Africa.

Recorded in 1974. Songs, Hutu rhythms, Watusi dance and the sounds of ikembe, flute, fiddle, zitrhers and drums. Recorded just before the hostilities that decimated the population.

Recorded in 1975. Drumming, instrumental and vocal music from Uganda, Kenya and the Wagogo land of central Tanzania.

Recorded in 1975. Produced by David Fanshawe. An examination of how music and medicine combined in the practice of witchcraft in a region whose traditions were then largely unknown, and a musical heritage that is now nearly extinct. 16 tracks.

Recorded in 1975. The animated ceremonial and ritual music of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Features pitched drum master Isah Hamani, field recordings of work songs, mistrel tunes and other folk tunes. 16 tracks.

Recorded in 1979. Griots play an indespensable role in Ghanian rites and passages. Through proverbs and songs heard on this CD, they preserve local philosophy, events and people of the community's past.