Mali Music

by Afel Bocoum, Damon Albarn & Toumani Diabat茅

Mali Music cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 6 August 2002
  • Label: Honest Jon's
  • Country: Mali
  • Length: 57:43
  • Community rating: 3.52/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A landmark cross-cultural exchange, 'Mali Music' resulted from collaborative sessions in Bamako that seamlessly blend West African traditions with modern dub and studio techniques. The project played a pivotal role in bringing regional acoustic mastery to a broader international audience without compromising its authentic roots.

Genres

Descriptors: conceptual

Tracklist

  1. Spoons (5:19)
  2. Bamako City (4:09)
  3. Le Relax (3:51)
  4. Nabintou Diakite - Live (1:46)
  5. Makelekele (4:24)
  6. The Djembe (4:34)
  7. Tennessee Hotel (3:41)
  8. Niger (3:52)
  9. 4am at Toumani's (3:06)
  10. Institut National Des Arts (4:14)
  11. Kela Village (3:10)
  12. Griot Village (1:12)
  13. Le Hogon (3:51)
  14. Sunset Coming On (4:14)
  15. Ko Kan Ko Sata Doumbia on River (1:04)
  16. Les ecrocs (5:08)

Credits

  • Mali Music - primary artist
  • Damon Albarn - primary artist

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