Nonesuch Explorer Series In the 1970s, producer Stephen Jay went to Africa in search of traditional music. His recordings helped introduce many Americans to sounds and instruments they had never heard before. Now, Nonesuch Records is re-releasing 13 CDs filled with all of Jay's original Africa recordings.

Nonesuch Explorer Series

October 10, 200212:00 AM ET

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In the 1970s, producer Stephen Jay went to Africa in search of traditional music. His recordings helped introduce many Americans to sounds and instruments they had never heard before. Now, Nonesuch Records is re-releasing 13 CDs filled with all of Jay's original Africa recordings.