The Divas from Mali [FLAC] TQMP

Kandia Kouyate, Mah Damba, Sali Sidibe, Oumou Sangare - The Divas from Mali

1997



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These four outstanding veterans of the epic songs of Mali?s two largest ethnic groups spirit us far back into the history of the country?s ballad tradition. In the 13th century, Mali extended over an area that was almost the size of Europe. The singers look back with pride on this history. Whereas in former times music-making was the exclusive domain of men, since the country gained its independence women have secured themselves a position and range far ahead of the men on the popularity scale.



It was Oumou Sangar‚ who made the Wassoulou sound with its funky rhythms world famous. She combines traditional and modern instruments and weaves new sound patterns into old melodies.



A beautiful traditional recording introduces Sali Sidib‚.



Kandia Kouyat‚ is the grande dame of Manding song, and for many years she was the soloist with the National Ensemble. Under the starry canopy of the Sahara her powerful and seductive voice would charm any audience.



Mah Damba too is from one of the country?s dynasties of great musicians. As in the case of Kandia Kouyat‚, we hear her in the traditional trio ensemble with a balaphon player and a player of the ?royal? kora or harp.

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Tracks

01- Kandia Kouyate - Kounady La Beno

02- Kandia Kouyate - Samba Sike

03- Kandia Kouyate - Djaoura

04- Mah Damba - Sounafi

05- Mah Damba - Jarabi

06- Lansine Kouyate - Jeli

07- Sali Sidibe - Dunia Djamou

08- Sali Sidibe - Djana Djani

09- Oumou Sangare - Djama Kaissoumou

10- Oumou Sangare - Dugu Kamelenba



Artwork, EAC log and CUE sheet included.



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