Track Listing 1. Spoons 2. Bamako City 3. Le Relax 4. Nabintou Diakite (live) 5. Makelekele 6. Djembe 7. Tennessee Hotel 8. Niger 9. 4AM At Toumani's 10. Institut National Des Arts 11. Kela Village 12. Griot Village 13. Le Hogon 14. Sunset Coming On 15. Ko Kan Ko Sata Doumbia On River 16. Les Ecrocs
| Details | | Number of CDs: | 1 | | Contributing Artists: | Bocoum, Afel & Damon Albarn/Toumani Diabate & Friends | | Producer: | Damon Albarn | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Distributor: | EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics | | Recording Mode: | Stereo |
Album Notes Proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to OXFAM's aid programs in Mali. Includes a 40-page booklet.Mali Music includes: Damon Albarn, Afel Boucoum, Toumani Diabate, Lobi Traore, Kasse Mady Diabate, Ko Kan Ko Sata Doumbia.
Editorial Reviews ...A sublime synthesis of African and Western influences....If you've been hesitant to explore world music, this album will provide the transition you've been waiting expectantly for, perhaps without even knowing it. CMJ (08/16/2002)
3 stars out of 5 - ...A lovely dub travelogue. Combining reggae, house, folk and electronica but favoring Africa's indigenous hypnotic and happy grooves... Rolling Stone (10/03/2002)
Ranked #4 in Mojo's Best World Albums of 2002 Mojo (01/01/2003)
Ranked #4 in Mojo's Best World Albums of 2002Rolling Stone (10/3/02, p.99) - 3 stars out of 5 - ...A lovely dub travelogue. Combining reggae, house, folk and electronica but favoring Africa's indigenous hypnotic and happy grooves...CMJ (8/16/02, p.6) - ...A sublime synthesis of African and Western influences....If you've been hesitant to explore world music, this album will provide the transition you've been waiting expectantly for, perhaps without even knowing it. Mojo (01/01/2003)
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