From bright Nigerian highlife horns to Ethiopan fuzz-tone guitar riffs, this Rough Guide presents a broad selection of rare African dance grooves.

Popular dance music from Africa. Title from disc label. Most selections previously released. Program notes in English printed on container.

Ikpechakwa a-akem kpee /(Gentleman Mike Ejeagha & His Premiers Dance Band) -- (6:13) -- Elisa gomara saia / (Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Moçambique) -- (5:09) -- Hasabé / (Ayalèw Mèsfin) -- (3:54) -- Kai kai / (Yam Yam featuring Les Mangelepa) -- (5:31) -- Homa imenizidia / (International Orchestra Safari Sound) -- (7:04) -- Oyeye / (Osayomore Joseph & the Creative 7) -- (4:18) -- Durban road / (West Nkosi) -- (2:40) -- Dégoo / (Super Cayor de Dakar) -- (4:13) -- Kalulu mwana / (Saleta Phiri & the AB Sounds) -- (5:06) -- Mbaqanga blues / (Malombo) -- (4:44) -- Onwunwa / (Celetine Ukwu & His Philosophers National) -- (5:11) -- Ndolo / (Francis Bebey) -- (2:54).