The Mand茅 Variations

by Toumani Diabat茅

The Mand茅 Variations cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 February 2008
  • Label: World Circuit
  • Country: Mali
  • Length: 57:46
  • Community rating: 3.78/5 from 8 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Malian kora master Toumani Diabat茅 releases a stunning album of solo improvisations. 'The Mand茅 Variations' showcases the incredible versatility and beauty of the kora. It is a mesmerizing, spiritual recording that transcends cultural boundaries.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, acoustic, melodic, virtuosic, traditional, harp, improvisational

Tracklist

  1. Si Naani (10:31)
  2. Elyne Road (08:50)
  3. Ali Farka Tour茅 (06:20)
  4. Kaouding Cissoko (06:27)
  5. Ismael Drame (05:45)
  6. Djourou Kara Nany (06:53)
  7. El Nabiyouna (06:03)
  8. Cantelowes (06:57)

Credits

  • Intro - artwork
  • Julian House - artwork
  • Graham Dominy - engineer [assistant]
  • Toumani Diabat茅 - kora, composed by, arranged by, adapted by
  • Lucy Duran - liner notes [performer, composer & works]
  • Jerry Boys - mastered by
  • Tom Leader - mastered by
  • Dave Peabody - photography by
  • Malick Sidib茅 - photography by
  • Youri Lenquette - photography by
  • Ed Alcock - photography by [cover]
  • Nick Gold - producer
  • Sara Daoud - supervised by [production]

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