Think Global: West Africa Unwired
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Think Global, THINK102From the sumptuous koras (the West African harp) of Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko to the acoustic guitar legends Baaba Maal and Mansour Seck, West Africa Unwired presents some of the most beautiful classics from the acoustic West Africa repertoire. Featuring bluesy sounds from Mali, Wodaabe music from the Sahelian savannah and Manding rhythms, this album features griots, musical giants and rising stars, who reveal the vitality of these timeless and exceptional songs.
**** (four stars) 'A perfect introduction to a music which effortlessly and unselfconsciously mixes the traditional with the modern.' The Independent
Track List
- Listen Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck: Maacina Tooro
- Listen Dinba Seck: Niteke Nela
- Listen Mory Kante: Djou
- Listen Toumani Diabata & Ballaka Sissoko: Bi Lamban
- Listen Nuru Kane: Toub
- Listen Kanta Manfila: Amy #
- Listen Issa Bagayogo: Ciew Mawele
- Listen Mah Damba: Koulan Kouman
- Listen Daby Balde: Kaye Waxma
- Listen Djeli Moussa Diawara & Bob Brozman: Kanun
- Listen Grand Papa Diabata & Sona Diabata: Mamaya, 15ème Partie
- Listen Etran Finatawa: Maleele
- Listen Boubacar Traora: Adieu Pierrette
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