Best of: Je Pense a Toi [Enhanced] [Import]

1. Je Pense A Toi

2. Les Temps Ont Change

3. Nangaraba

4. Chantez Chantez

5. Mouna

6. A Radio Mogo

7. Toubala Kono

8. Mali Denou

9. Djanieba

10. Fantani

11. Ko Be Na Touma Do

12. Pauvre Type

13. Walide

14. Je Pense A Toi (Video Clip 2005)

15. Les Temps Ont Change (Video Clip 2005)

Best of: Je Pense a Toi,Amadou & Mariam,Universal,Mali,World Music

Je Pense a Toi: The Best of Amadou et Mariam
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Another One for Your Collection

Living Legends

Makes me dance, and I don't dance.

Exactly What I Was Looking For

Je Pense a Toi: The Best of Amadou et Mariam
Amadou & Mariam
Manufacturer: Sunny Side
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Africa | International | Styles | Music
Mali | Africa | International | Styles | Music
General | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000BH4YKY
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

Je Pense A Toi
Les Temps Ont Chang
Nangaraba
Chantez-Chantez
Mouna
A Radio Mogo
Toubala Kono
Mali Denou
DJagn
Fantani
Ko Ba Touma Do
Pauvre Type
Walide

Amazon.com

There is no question that Amadou and Mariam's Dimanche A Bamako is one of the best albums of 2005--African, American or otherwise. But whereas that effort was a collaboration with Manu Chao, which means it has his production fingerprints all over it, Je Pense A Toi is actually a better representation of the African-blues-pop-rock this Malian couple plays. Culled from albums issued between 1998 and 2002 (two on small indie label Circular Moves, one is an import), this 13-song collection is all killer and no filler. Fans of Dimanche already know how powerful Amado'¹s guitar playing is, but here he blasts songs like "Je Pense a Toi" and "Les Temps Ont Change" into the stratosphere with driving leads. Mariam's best singing contributions are here in the form of "A Radio Mogo" and "Djagneba." While all three albums are still available, this is a fantastic option for those not willing to wade so deep. --Tad Hendrickson

Album Description

Simply put - Amadou et Mariam is THE story for 2005 in World music. After 30 years together, the duo has finally found the success they so richly deserve. Je Pense à Toi is a stellar collection of the duo's best songs up to the present. As more and more music fans discover Amadou & Mariam, this album is destined to become a best-seller in their catalog.

Customer Reviews:

Another One for Your Collection.......2006-08-22

I started into world music a couple years ago and I am still finding gems and this is one of them. Perhaps a new discovery for me but apparently this husband and wife team have been rocking Mali and West Africa already for decades and their fame has since spread to Helsinki, Paris, and the UK.

There's a full hour of songs on this CD sung in French, Bambara and Dogon and almost every one is fun to dance to thanks to the R&B influence mixed in with Malian beats. The melodies are simple yet embellished, the guitar riffs cool, their voices compliment and they could sing in any language and still sound good.

A totally down-to-earth style so many are finding enjoyable. - Madonna can crucify herself on stage all she wants but I'd still rather listen to Amadou and Mariam.

Living Legends.......2006-06-28

These guys are freakin' awesome. This album has a great energy to it, with heartfelt vocals and lovely rhythms. Buy this album, and then go to see them in concert. I don't know how they managed to do it, but they are even better live than they are on here!

Makes me dance, and I don't dance........2006-03-23

This is one of the most incredible albums in my possession. I listen to it from beginning to end, and you know how difficult that can be these days. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who loves music.

Exactly What I Was Looking For.......2006-03-21

I first heard Amadou and Mariam on "Memphis to Mali." The music on this "best of" album is simply beautiful and reflects the range of their creativity.