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Songlines, (Nigel Williamson), March 2010
(5 stars) 'In the Heart of the Moon' was as flawless a record as you could imagine...the follow-up is even better.
(5 stars) The follow-up by Mali's greatest bluesman and his pal is another mesmeric tribute to Ali's legacy.
(4 stars) Second sublime collaboration between two Mali masters. An African landmark...an album of spellbinding beauty.
(5 stars) The follow-up by Mali's greatest bluesman and his pal is another mesmeric tribute to Ali's legacy.
(4 stars) Second sublime collaboration between two Mali masters. An African landmark...an album of spellbinding beauty.
MOJO, (David Hutcheon), March 2010
(4 stars) The final album by Timbuktu's favourite son finds him in masterful form...the kora solos still dazzle...never less than mesmeric.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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Malian blues guitarist Ali Farka Toure and kora master Toumani Diabate are in inspired form on this follow-up to their Grammy award-winning 2005 collaboration 'In The Heart Of The Moon'. 'Ali & Toumani', produced by Nick Gold was recorded at London's Livingston studios during the same year and also features the subtle Cuban bassist Orlando 'Cachaito' Lopez.
The bluesy, mesmerising music on this magnificent recording is a fitting memorial to the late Malian guitarist and should be a strong contender for 'World Music' album of 2010.
The bluesy, mesmerising music on this magnificent recording is a fitting memorial to the late Malian guitarist and should be a strong contender for 'World Music' album of 2010.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Although neither musician is a stranger to recording, there is a specialness to this album, which goes far past any concepts of production.Ali and Toumai uite in this recording in a way suggestng they knew it was to be Ali's final cut. Every track exhibits a unity and harmony which is rare in anyfield of music. For me, not a single track disappoints or is mundane. The specialness of the whole album is something I have rarely found anywhere else in my collection.
For this reason I have had to 'put pen to paper' for the first time here. If this fails to collect World Music Album 2010, then truly, there is no justice!
For this reason I have had to 'put pen to paper' for the first time here. If this fails to collect World Music Album 2010, then truly, there is no justice!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Do you really need another Ali Farka Toure CD?
Do you really need more kora from Toumani?
And you've probably already got their first CD together......
I was unsure whether to bother with this latest release but I'm so glad I got it.
It is simply incredibly. Two musicians completely confident with their cultures and abilities. The result is laid back, seamless fusion of different styles.
The tracks are almost totally just kora, acoustic guitar and a little bit of vocals here and there. There is a smattering of extra bass, percussion and backing vocals on a few tracks.
Outstanding - made me revisit and listen with more care to both artists previous releases. A wonderful tribute to Ali Farka Toure.
Do you really need more kora from Toumani?
And you've probably already got their first CD together......
I was unsure whether to bother with this latest release but I'm so glad I got it.
It is simply incredibly. Two musicians completely confident with their cultures and abilities. The result is laid back, seamless fusion of different styles.
The tracks are almost totally just kora, acoustic guitar and a little bit of vocals here and there. There is a smattering of extra bass, percussion and backing vocals on a few tracks.
Outstanding - made me revisit and listen with more care to both artists previous releases. A wonderful tribute to Ali Farka Toure.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mellifluous driving music
Pleasing non-demanding music by two old codgers having musical fun. My major complaint is the overtly repetitive "continuo" on some numbers - the same three chord sequence 57... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Paula Arthur
Wonderful delicacy and mastery
I don't really know the music of Mali, but if this is any guide, we should all be listening to it. It's all guitar work (unusual guitars though - not the Spanish style ones we're... Read more
Published 14 months ago by malteser
Oh, what joy!
A fantastic record - beautifully recorded and superbly played. Do buy it - it'll be the best record you'll find all year!
Published 16 months ago by Nicholas B. Gibbs
Masterclass
This recording brings together two of Africa's true musical giants. Sadly Ali is no longer with us but his music lingers on with this collaboration with Toumani. Read more
Published 18 months ago by woody
Scampicat
I purchased this album solely on the direction of a recommendation from Amazon. You know - "customers who bought this etc". Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Wilden
astounding soundscape
a beautiful accomplished emotive haunting work ably accompanied by Toumani Diabate that should be Ali Farka Toure's epitaph.
Published 22 months ago by Bennyboy
Wonderful
This is a great album. Not wholly original or adventurous yes, but musically hits a bullseye. Like the instrumentals.
Published 22 months ago by manicm
Ali & Toumani
My husband bought this CD and I had never heard any of their music before. He had read a review in a magazine and thought it sounded good. Read more
Published on 14 May 2010 by R. A. Smith
"When you listen to this album...
"...it's like you're reading a book about Ali..." With these words Toumani Diabaté opened his introduction to this, the last recording made with the late Ali Farka... Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by Friederike Knabe
Ingrid Fliter...Chopin Waltzes
Quite the most exquisite playing of the Chopin Waltzes that I have hear for many years. I will certainly be ordering more of Ingid Fliters recordings in the near future.... BJMW
Published on 30 April 2010 by Mr. Bruce Weatherill
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