Djibouti, officially known as the Republic of Djibouti, is one of continental Africa's smallest countries. Djibouti, it turns out, is another example that was relatively unknown until last month, when Ostinato Records put out the first international release of The Dancing Devils Of Djibouti by Groupe RTD. Executive producer of the Djibouti project, Vik Sohonie, told World beat that the new album is a "contemporary, studio recorded companion to Sweet As Broken Dates". This is a historic album, the first international release from Djibouti, and the music on it confirms the many cultural influences that make Djibouti unique -- Arabic, East African, Indian Ocean, Indian, international genres like reggae and so on. We are left with the enticing prospect of a future compilation from the Djibouti music archives; let's hope the authorities are willing to join the party.

Source: Bangkok Post July 06, 2020 23:48 UTC