Pieces of Africa

Pieces of Africa is a 1992 studio album by the Kronos Quartet, containing works commissioned by the quartet, written by seven African composers.

Reception and legacy
According to AllMusic, the Quartet avoids cultural imperialism or appropriation and, "Pieces of Africa teems with beguiling melodies, making it one of this quartet's more accessible projects and also one of its best." A review in Gramophone argues that only Escalay and White Man Sleeps are successful compositions for string quartet.

It was inducted into the National Recording Registry on April, 16, 2024.

Musicians

 * David Harrington – violin, akete
 * John Sherba – violin, akete
 * Hank Dutt – viola, akete
 * Joan Jeanrenaud – cello, akete
 * Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Terrence Kelly – conductor
 * Hassan Hakmoun, Said Hakmoun, Radouane Laktib, Dumisani Maraire – voice
 * Obo Addy – drums
 * Hamza El Din – tar
 * Radouane Laktib – oud
 * Foday Musa Suso – kora
 * Said Hakmoun – bendir
 * Ephat Mujuru – mbira
 * Dan Pauli – hosho

Production

 * Bob Edwards, Judith Sherman, Paul Zinman – Engineers
 * Judith Sherman – Producer