Mandekalou-The Art And Soul Of The Mande Griots

If there were such a thing as a West African supergroup, made up of people descended from a long line of distinguished musicians, then this is it. The first Mandekalou project, two years ago, set out to record "the great griot songs for the benefit of future generations", and was hailed a classic.
This second volume, again produced by Ibrahima Sylla, is even better, simply because his all-star cast sound even more confident and adventurous than before. The Malian guitarist Djelimady Tounkara is matched with an array of great singers, from the veterans Kasse Mady and Bako Dagnon to younger divas such as Kandia Kouyate. The lengthy songs are backed by an acoustic band featuring such instruments as the balafon and n'goni, but often dominated by the intricate guitar work of Tounkara, creating an inspired and powerful album.
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01 - Kandia, Kerfala, Kasse Mady - Malissadio
02 - Bambino, Kemo, Bako - Keme Bourama
03 - Kasse Mady, Bako, Bambino, Kandia - Touramagan
04 - Bambino, Kandia, Kerfala - Anka De
05 - Lafia, Bambino, Kasse Mady - Mouctari
06 - All Stars - Nare Maghan (Soundiata)