Physical Edition: Opika Pende: Africa at 78 RPM (4-CD Box Set with Book)

Format: 4-CD Box Set + Hardcover Book

Spanning decades and regions, Opika Pende gathers 100 tracks from Africa’s 78 RPM era — a stunning range of voices, styles, and traditions captured on shellac during the first half of the 20th century.

From Congolese rumba to Sudanese girls’ choirs, from Ghanaian brass bands to Malagasy folk music, these rare recordings illuminate the depth and diversity of African sound during a period of immense cultural exchange and transformation.

What’s Included:

• 4 CDs with 100 tracks from across Africa’s 78 RPM era
• Hardcover book featuring essays, photographs, and detailed notes on each recording
• Rare archival images and label reproductions

A landmark anthology that opens a window into Africa’s recorded past.

Nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Historical Album.