What Senoufou said, except that I have not been to Africa:

"The huge, deep-noted drums, percussionists and singers actually brought tears to my eyes, it was mind-blowing.

"I have always felt there is something 'in me' that is awakened by African music. Ladysmith Black Mambazo and many other African musical groups speak to my heart.

"It's music at its most poignant and best."

I posted this link in another thread, but this song from the CD set Africa never Stand Still is one of those pieces of music in the world which stops me in my tracks. The world stands still while I listen to it.

Abdel Gadir Salim - Bassama