Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Born out of both the pressure of political oppression and the need for artistic expression, the members of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars met in a refugee camp in Guinea, after having fled the attacks of rebel forces in their native Sierra Leone. The group, led by Reuben Koroma, moved to a camp in the Guinean countryside where, with the help of a grant from an aid organization, they were able to procure proper instruments and amplifiers. During this time, two American documentary filmmakers began to travel with the group, capturing their performances as they visited and played at various camps. The resulting documentary, released in 2002, captures the band’s story, including their safe return to the capital of Sierra Leone. There Koroma invited members of his old band, the Emperors, to join the Refugees line-up, and the group commenced a world tour. In 2006 the band’s studio debut, LIVING LIKE A REFUGEE, appeared, delivering an irresistible blend of traditional West African music, reggae, and various worldbeat influences.
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Discography
7 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Living Like A Refugee
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Pop - Released by Anti - Epitaph on 26 Sep 2006
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Libation
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Reggae - Released by Cumbancha on 17 Mar 2014
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Rise & Shine
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
World - Released by Cumbancha on 22 Mar 2010
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Radio Salone
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
World - Released by Cumbancha on 23 Apr 2012
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Rise & Shine (Bonus Tracks)
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
World - Released by Cumbancha on 22 Mar 2010
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Can't Make Me Lonely (Clain Remix)
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Clain
House - Released by Music As Medicine on 24 Mar 2023
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Rise & Shine Remixes (DJ Logic Remix)
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, DJ Logic
World - Released by Cumbancha on 9 May 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo