Best of Ismael Lo: Balladeer

1. Dibi Dibi Rek

2. Talibe

3. Tadieu Bone

4. Raciste

5. Rero

6. Taar Dousey

7. Nabou

8. Xiif

9. Lotte Lo

10. Nafanta

11. Khar

12. Fa Diallo

13. Senegambie

14. Setsinala

15. Samayaye

16. Without Blame (with Marianne Faithfull)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
16 track compilation from the great Senegalese songmaker covering the span of his solo career. Wrasse. 2001.

Tracks:

Dibi Dibi Rek
Talibe
Tadieu Bone
Raciste
Rero
Taar Dousey
Nabou
Xiif
Lotte Lo
Nafanta
Khar
Fa Diallo
Senegambie
Setsinala
Samayaye
Without Blame (with Marianne Faithfull)

Album Description

16 track compilation from the great Senegalese songmaker covering the span of his solo career. Wrasse. 2001.

Customer Reviews:

Ismael Lo ..Salute.......2007-01-19

I have a love of various African music,and consequently a collection of different artists,all of which I enjoy at different times,depending on the "mood of the moment". This particular album of Ismael Lo I picked up 'on sale',and not having previously heard this artist, I had no idea what to expect... From the very first track, I just loved the whole album. There is not one track that I could say I like least. This is my most favoured album, and after playing it countless times I don't tire of it.It is sensuously beautiful music, and combined with Ismael's unusually evocative voice, and sensitivity in his singing and musical arrangement, I give it a ten out of ten.
I am now awaiting my order of another of his albums with eager anticipation.

makes you want to learn Wolof.......2007-01-01

I don't understand a word he sings, but they still burn the soul. This is one of my favorite albums. Reminds me a little of Paul Simon's African-inspired music, and of Ali Farka Toure... but melodic, structured, (sometimes overproduced), and beautiful singing.

A Wonderful Treat.......2005-04-08

Treat follows treat in this wonderful colection. Tadieu Bone (used at a very poignant moment in Almodovar's "All about my Mother")is the most sensuous and beautiful track I know. Lo's distinctive, soulful voice is perfectly complemented by sensitive guitar and harmonica throughout.