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Jidka | The LineBorn in Mogadishu to an Italian father and Ethiopian mother, Saba has come to represent the meeting of African and European cultures: as an actress she starred in a long running TV drama, playing the role of a policewoman fighting against the prejudice of her colleagues, while dealing with issues such as illegal immigration from Africa. On Jidka (The Line), her musical debut, she explores the divide between Somalia and Italy with a rare sensitivity

Long celebrated at home in Senegal for his smooth and hypnotic voice

Each poignant song and every slap of the calabash drum articulating the deep-set divisions in the Sahel region that are threatening their Nomad way of life

Saro-Wiwa was an acclaimed author and activist who as a warrior for social justice

accompanied by a soothing harmony from Ketsia

From the feisty vocals of Oumou Sangare and the captivating sound of Sally Nyolo

Entranced by Farka Touré's own genius blend of traditional Malian music and North American blues

Various guests also join then band on the album - arrangements that occurred organically and were spontaneously initiated

Not all these tracks are strictly hip-hop but the rap element is ever-present

traditional drumming and the occasional glittering kora

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with alto saxophonist Lekan Animashaun as musical director

The relaxed surroundings and close relationships of all those involved in the recording is reflected in the final result

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