Rough Guide To The Music Of Mali and Guinea
Rough Guide To The Music Of Mali and Guinea
Genre:Traditional
Catalogue Number:RGNET1048CD
Availability:Yes
Price:£8.99
Format:CD
Release Date:2000-05-15
Review:United culturally and linguistically since the days of the historic Mande Empire, the neighbouring West African countries of Mali and Guinea share the rich traditions of the jeli (or griot) minstrels, kora (African harp) and balafon (xylophone). This Rough Guide is a celebration of supreme Mande talent, featuring legendary dance bands, kora maestros, Mali's desert blues and wassoulou praise singers. 'Lucy Duran presents an exquisite taster including histroric bands... big names... and impressive contemporary figures' Songlines Artists include: Djeli Moussa Jawara, Toumani Diabate, Salif Keita, Momo Wandel, Mah Damba, Bembaya Jazz, Balla Et Ses Balladins, Afel Boucoum, Sekouba Bambino and Ali Farka Toure