Ali and Toumani

by Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté

Ali and Toumani cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 February 2010
  • Label: World Circuit
  • Country: Mali
  • Length: 54:34
  • Community rating: 3.96/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded over three days in London prior to Touré's passing, this collaborative sequel captures an intimate, historic dialogue between two undisputed masters of Malian music. The seamless, fluid interplay between the acoustic guitar and the kora highlights the profound cultural connection and legendary virtuosity of both musicians.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, folk, traditional, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Ruby (5:55)
  2. Sabu Yerkoy (4:08)
  3. Be Mankan (5:06)
  4. Doudou (4:47)
  5. Warbé (4:51)
  6. Samba Geladio (3:17)
  7. Sina Mory (4:28)
  8. 56 (6:57)
  9. Fantasy (2:18)
  10. Machengoidi (5:05)
  11. Kala Djula (3:27)
  12. Kana Kassy (4:10)

Credits

  • Ali Farka Touré - primary artist, guitar, vocals, written-by, arranged by
  • Toumani Diabaté - primary artist, kora, written-by, arranged by
  • Ali Magassa - backing vocals
  • Souleye Kane - backing vocals
  • Orlando "Cachaíto" López - bass
  • Vieux Farka Touré - congas, backing vocals
  • Tim Keiper - percussion
  • Traditional - written by

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