Songhai

Songhai

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A chance meeting at a London house party led to this melodious collaboration between Mali kora virtuoso Diabate and the young, flamenco-based Spanish group Ketama. While Diabate's dazzling runs often give the impression of several instruments being played at once, Ketama is a group with the focus of a single mind. Together, their music drifts up and down the African continent, ranging from the relatively relaxed, repetitious groove-oriented music of West Africa to the occasionally blistering, speed-clapping, and Islam-tinged sound of Iberia. British double bassist Danny Thompson is a model of understated support throughout. Mali vocalists join the group on the anthemic "Mani Mani Kuru" and the quiet "Africa," while Ketama becomes downright sentimental for "A Mia Tia Maria." --Richard Gehr

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SONGHAI
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SONGHAI
KETAMA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000U87T6U

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1- JARABI 2- MANI MANI KURU 3- CARAMELO 4- A TOUMANI 5- VENTE PA MADRID 6- AFRICA 7-A MI TIA MARINA 8- NE NE KOITAA

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Consistently interesting
Songhai 2
Absolutely magical!
A weird and wonderful fusion
One of my favorite CDs!

Songhai 2
Songhai
Manufacturer: Hannibal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000062K
Release Date: 1994-10-18

Tracks:

Sute Monebo
Niani
Pozo Del Deseo
Monte De Los Suspiros
Djamana Djana
De Jerez A Mali
Ndia
De La Noche A La Manana
Mali Sajio
Pozo Del Deseo (Instrumental)

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This more musically ambitious sequel to 1988's Songhai reunites Gypsy new-flamenco stars Ketama (and their former vocalist Jos Soto) with Mali's Toumani Diabate, a virtuoso of the 21-string African harp called the kora. And while British doublebassist Danny Thompson returns for a few tracks, the music is enriched by the addition of Keletigui Diabate's balafon (which resembles a marimba) and a variety of Spanish and Mali guests. The musical coloration drifts pleasantly back and forth between Iberian rhythms, complete with clattering castanets, spitfire guitar lines, and ferocious hand claps--and the Diabates' undulating griot grooves and honeyed female vocal choruses. Since Latin music is well-known in Mali, the contrasts are less marked than you might think, while the lyrical counterpoint between Moorish and African cultures is fascinating. --Richard Gehr

Customer Reviews:

Consistently interesting.......2005-02-26

This is a magical cross-pollination of music from Mali and Spain. I've owned this CD for quite a few years. I no longer remember why or where I acquired it, and it doesn't strike me as the type of thing I would normally pick up. I'm glad I did, because it is one of the finest disks I have. The sound is bright, lively, and intricate. I highly recommend it.

Songhai 2.......2004-02-12

I also found this as a cassette, in a "99-cent" store, of all places, alongside cheesy oriental imports and a variety of low-quality goods. I was familiar with Ketama, so I snatched it up, thinking I might have a pretty cool find on my hands. I had no idea this would become one of my favorite albums. I have since purchased the first Songhai album, but the second is superior, in my opinion. I have owned it for about 8 years, now, and although the cassette itself is wearing out, the music itself seems to get even better.

Absolutely magical!.......2001-06-28

I found this album as a tape in a 99 cent bin cause it sounded interesting...and boy did I hit the jackpot! Its easily one of the most beautiful albums I've ever heard. The song pozo del deseo is just magical. The album has both african and spanish sounding parts to which combine very well. I went out and bought the other album after listening to this, and its great too.

A weird and wonderful fusion.......2001-05-22

I know nothing about flamenco music or Spanish guitarists, but I got this recording because I dig the Malian musicians on it. The vibe they create with their Iberian compadres is truly something to listen to. The songs run the gamut from the soothing strains of "Pozo del Deseo" to snappy numbers like "Su te mone bo." Songhai's first recording is just as good, though it seems not to be available here. Fans of Malian music--particularly the ubiquitous kora player Toumani Diabate--will no doubt admire this striking and unusual collaboration.

One of my favorite CDs!.......2000-10-01

Ketama's Songai series is awesome. I've been following these guys since 1992 or so. Theirs is some of the hottest flamenco around; Songai 2 takes them back to Africa for some wonderful Afro-Spanish rhythms. Oh, to be Spanish..!

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Songhai 2
Ketama , Toumani Diabate , and Jose Soto
Manufacturer: Nuevos Medios Spain
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ASIN: B00005OR8F
Release Date: 2001-08-23

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Sute Monebo
Niani
Pozo Del Deseo
Monte De Los Suspiros
Djamana Djana
De Jerez A Mali
Ndia
De La Noche A La Manana
Maili Sajio
Pozo Del Deseo (Instrumental)

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Tabule

ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00004TD3X
Release Date: 1993-06-30

Tracks:

Lumley Beach (Music Therapy)
Tribute
Juma
Tabule
Bisilkilula
Loving Mother
The World Do For Fraid
Ah Yay-Jo
God Loved The World

Album Description

Dance music original new compositions and song with West African melodies.

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Respect 2000

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ASIN: B00004TD3W
Release Date: 1999-11-20

Tracks:

Music Therapy Part 2
Kornehlay
Tollon Tollon
Respect
I Need Someone
Music Therapy

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Upbeat dance music with Indigenous West African Melodies and fresh newly created African music using Sukus beats.

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Where in the World Is Rykodisc?
The Baka Forest People , Seamus Ennis , Muzsikas with Marta Sebestyen , Aisha Kandisha's Jarring Effects , Songhai , Mickey Hart , Arthur Lyman , Toraia Orchestra of Algiers , Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder , and Escudero & Ramos De Alameden
Manufacturer: Rykodisc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CBEFQC

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Where in the World is Rykodisc? (Limited Promo edition with Borders books) // 1. The Baka Forest People - Limbidini with voices (Cameroon) 2. Muzsikas with Marta Sebestyen - Ha en rozsa voinek (Hungary) 3. Seamus Ennis - Will you come with me over the mountains (Ireland) 4. Aisha Kandisha's Jarring Effects - Zin (Morocco) 5. Songhai - Mani mani kuru (Spain and Mali) 6. Mickey Hart Planet Drum - Bones (Pan Global percussion) 7. Arthur Lyman - Aloha no Honolulu (Hawaii, U.S.A.) 8. Steel Drum Festival - Spur Dance (Caribbean) 9. Kanda Bongo Man - Liza (Zaire and Paris) 10. Sonar Senghor & His Troupe - Miva (Senegal) 11. De Alameden, Escudero & Ramos - De Triana - Guitar solo (Spain) 12. Toraia Orchestra of Algiers - Ahsin (Algeria) 13. Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder - Soukora (Mali and U.S.A.) 14. Iqbal Jogi & Party - Lal mori pat (Pakistan) 15. Toumani Diabate - Jarabi (Mali) 16. Kaluli People - Bamboo Jew's harp (Papua New Guinea) 17. Peg Power - Druimin Donn Dilis (Ireland) 18. Choying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts - Om Pana Phem (Nepal and U.S.A.) 19. The Baka Forest People - Distant yelli (Cameroon)

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Consistently interesting
Songhai 2
Absolutely magical!
A weird and wonderful fusion
One of my favorite CDs!

Songhai 2
Ketama , Diabate , and Soto
Manufacturer: Hanni
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Customer Reviews:

Consistently interesting.......2005-02-26

Songhai 2.......2004-02-12

Absolutely magical!.......2001-06-28

A weird and wonderful fusion.......2001-05-22

One of my favorite CDs!.......2000-10-01

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One of the best

Songhai
Ketama , Toumani Diabate , and Danny Thompson
Manufacturer: Hannibal
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000061A
Release Date: 1991-07-01

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A Mi Tia Marina
Ne Ne Kiotaa

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A chance meeting at a London house party led to this melodious collaboration between Mali kora virtuoso Diabate and the young, flamenco-based Spanish group Ketama. While Diabate's dazzling runs often give the impression of several instruments being played at once, Ketama is a group with the focus of a single mind. Together, their music drifts up and down the African continent, ranging from the relatively relaxed, repetitious groove-oriented music of West Africa to the occasionally blistering, speed-clapping, and Islam-tinged sound of Iberia. British double bassist Danny Thompson is a model of understated support throughout. Mali vocalists join the group on the anthemic "Mani Mani Kuru" and the quiet "Africa," while Ketama becomes downright sentimental for "A Mia Tia Maria." --Richard Gehr

Customer Reviews:

One of the best.......2002-04-02

Take one double bass player(Danny Thompson ex Pentangle no less)one Kora player(Toumani Diabate)and a Flamenco group(the wonderful Ketama)and put them all in one room and you will have something very special. It was sad indeed to find no reviews of this fabulous recording so I will TRY and do it some justice .So many attempts at mixing different types of "world " music end up in a hodge podge of sounds and styles that satisfy no one and merely dilute the source, but this is the real deal.The overiding feeling of this disc is PLEASURE...the musicians involved are obviously swimming in the delights of the music they are creating,the discoveries they are making about themselves and their music.

This disparate band somehow produces a seamless and invigorating stream of music that will take you to places even they never dreamed of.
Buy it.....

Worlds Collide
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Worlds Collide
Various Artists , Songhai , Outback , and Mouth Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000SEGBMO

Product Description

Various Artists: World Collide! Tracks: 01 Jarabi / Songhai; 02 Mani Mani Kuru / Songhai; 03 Baka / Outback; 04 Air Play / Outback; 05 Bratach Bana / Mouth Music; & 06 Chi Mi Na Morbheanna / Mouth Music.