Angola: The Unique Sound of Luanda 1965 – 1976

Janne Oinonen reviews Angola Soundtrack: Covering an era ranging from post-independence optimism to the horror of the opening stages of what was to be a near-30 year civil war in the former Portuguese colony, this ninth release from the justifiably celebrated Analog Africa is a testament to music’s ability to inject a celebratory spark into the grimmest of surroundings.

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