Episode 2
When Idris Elba played the role of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk To Freedom, it re-ignited his love of music from all over Africa. Here he picks the finest from the past 60 years
When actor, DJ and musician Idris Elba played the role of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk To Freedom, it re-ignited his love for a type of music he was brought up on. In this 3 part series Journey Dot Africa he delves into his record collection which takes us all over Africa, from the 60s to the present day.
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Music Played
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Ali Farka TourΓ©
Heygana
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Fela Kuti
Upside Down
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Tony Allen Plays With Afrika '70
Progress
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Cheick Tidiane Seck
Ni Koui Ti (They Say)
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Mamadi Diabate et les Ambassadeurs
Moriba Kaba
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Amadou & Mariam (feat. Santigold)
Dougou Badia
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Inna Modja
Outlaw
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Mamani KeΓ―ta
Kanou
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Pamelo Mounk'a
L'Argent Appelle L'Argent
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°²Ή²υ²υ²Ή±Ήβ€™
Siwo
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DO 7 Band
Ho Ongili
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Tshala Muana
Seli Pere
Broadcasts
- Tue 21 Oct 2014 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
- Thu 13 Aug 2015 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
- Sat 26 Jan 2019 02:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2