The singing of Central African Pygmies, polyrhythmic and polyphonic, unfolding over lengthy cycles, is like nothing on earth. This soundtrack from a forthcoming film captures the songs amid crickets and monkeys, with percussion from huge tree roots and water cupped in hands. Purists will wince at the Southern African mbira added to ‘Yetoo’s Dream’ and the West African guitar stylings of ‘Walk In’.

Chris Berry and the Bayaka of Yandoumbe

Listen … OKA!