17 track compilation brings new examples from the impressive history of African music across the Mediterranean. It includes the hottest hits listened to by the young in Jo'burg, Maputo, Dakar, Lagos & Ouagadougou. These are the vital young voices who are today's local heroes, but who may never make it outside of Africa. Artists include Regis Gizavo, Youssou NDour, Macire Sylla, Sally Nyolo, Brenda Fassie, Almighty, Baba Maal, Meiway, Lagbaja & others.