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African Cream Music is an independent record label based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 2001 with the aim of sharing the best of African music with the world, the company showcases the most talented musicians, artists and producers on the African continent.

After working in property development for many years, founder and CEO Alex Agulnik decided that creating a record label that celebrated African music was the best way to follow his passion. Involved with Digital Cupboard at the time, the biggest Internet site on the continent at the time, Agulnik realised that there was a huge thirst for music from the African continent across the globe that needed to be quenched. And so, African Cream Music was born.

ACM continuously strives to bring the top artists, both legends and fresh talent to life with it's various and diverse range of acclaimed compilations. Think legends like Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambaza, Johnny Clegg, Miriam Makeba and The Mohatella Queens, Papa Wemba, Salif Keita, Oliver Mtukudzi, Angelique Kidjo and Cesaria Evoria and hot, new talents like Malaika, Mafikizolo, Simphiwe Dana, Brickz and Zola just to name a few. Producers include acclaimed veterans of the music scene like Thapelo Khomo, Wendy Oldfield and Andre Abrahamse.

The Trip series is a collection of stunning tracks from Africa. The Great South African Trip Volume 1 & 2 features the latest and the greatest musicians and hits; The Great East African Trip; The Great Pan African Trip and The Essential South African Trip are atmospheric expressions of the rhythms of Africa. The Great North African Trip and The Great West African Trip are in the pipeline.

The Afronsoniq series offers contemporary cutting edge beats, lounge, funk and groove with a definite African edge from producers Afronauts and Mpemba Effect: Ambient Afrique and The African Lounge Experience. Award-winning Thapelo Khomo produced The African Groove Experience by "Spha" Bembe.

The Mother Africa series: Healing Sounds from Mother Africa by iconic musician Pops Mohamed, Gospel from Mother Africa, Marimbas from Mother Africa and Voices from Mother Africa.

The Jazz series, an eclectic collection of jazz greats and original standards from the masters: A cappella group Amaryoni's Marabi Moments.

The Drum Series: African Drum Masters, Drummers from Mother Africa; Marimbas from Mother Africa all resonate with the beats of Africa.

African Cream Kidz, launched in 2006, a popular series of children's stories, songs and lullabies: Under African Skies with songs by Wendy Oldfield, Lullabies from Mother Africa and to be launched in 2008, Singalong Kidz and Goodnight Songs from Tina Schouw.

Artists signed to the label include South African a cappella, mbube masters Amaryoni and afro-fusion stars Khumbula, from Namibia, reggae artist Ras Sheehama and from Mozambique multi-lingual Latino, kawaito talent, Choppa.

African Cream's music is sold and distributed all over the world including Africa, Europe and America as well as in hotels, tourist destinations and lounge bars.

 
AFROMAGIC - THE NEW MUST-HAVE COMPILATION OF AFRICAN STARS

AFROMAGIC - THE NEW MUST-HAVE COMPILATION OF AFRICAN STARS

African Cream Music is proud to announce the release of Afromagic, a spellbinding feast of magical African music.

African...

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THE ESSENTIAL SOUTH AFRICAN TRIP RELEASED!

THE ESSENTIAL SOUTH AFRICAN TRIP RELEASED!

African Cream Music is thrilled to announce the release of The Essential South African Trip.

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AFRICAN CREAM MUSIC SCORES TWO SAMA WINS!

AFRICAN CREAM MUSIC SCORES TWO SAMA WINS!

African Cream Music is proud to announce that two of their albums have won prestigious 2010 SAMA awards.  
MD Alex Agulni...

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AFRICAN CREAM MUSIC SCORES THREE SAMA NOMINATIONS

AFRICAN CREAM MUSIC SCORES THREE SAMA NOMINATIONS

African Cream Music is thrilled to announce that three of their albums have been nominated for the prestigious SAMA 2010...

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THE PERFECT SOUNDTRACK TO AFRICA

THE PERFECT SOUNDTRACK TO AFRICA

African Cream Music is proud to release its latest album: Philip Miller Presents: South African Soundscapes

A stunning sel... Read more...
CELEBRATE AFRICA

CELEBRATE AFRICA

Embrace the spirit of Africa with its best-loved hits

African Cream Music is proud to release the double album Celebrate A...

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CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF CAPE TOWN’S MUSICAL HERITAGE

CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF CAPE TOWN’S MUSICAL HERITAGE

The Cape Town Sessions: Jazzing and Jiving is the latest release from African Cream Music adding to their already success... Read more...
AFRICAN CREAM MUSIC- THE LEADER OF THE PACK

AFRICAN CREAM MUSIC- THE LEADER OF THE PACK

African Cream Music , an independent, Johannesburg-based record label is the leader in South African and African music ...

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DELIGHTFUL TRADITIONAL STORIES AND SONGS FOR THE KIDS

DELIGHTFUL TRADITIONAL STORIES AND SONGS FOR THE KIDS

" People of my country, tell these tales to our children. So they will remember who they are and where they come fr...

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ACM Top 10 Songs

  1. Khumbula Bayakhuluma
  2. Thandiswa Lahla'umlendze
  3. Sibongile Khumalo Sabelo
  4. Youssou N'dour New Africa
  5. Wendy Oldfield Under African Skies
  6. Salif Keita Tekere
  7. Drummers Karoo Dawn
  8. Marimbas Meadowlands
  9. Amaryoni Mbube
  10. Afronauts Tribalizm