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| 1. Bar Konou Moussou - Amadou Ballaké et l´Orchestre Super Volta 5:27 |
| 2. Kodjougou - Abdoulaye Cissé 5:14 |
| 3. Dambakale - Compaore Issouf 4:37 |
| 4. Renouveau - Amadou Ballaké et Les 5 consuls 4:46 |
| 5. Tink-Tank - Afro-Soul System 4:10 |
| 6. Love, Music And Dance - Mamo Lagbema 4:07 |
| 7. Baden Djougou - Amadou Ballaké et Les 5 consuls 4:21 |
| 8. Johnny - Amadou Ballaké et l´Orchestre Super Volta 3:31 |
| 9. Sie Koumgolo - Coulibaly Tidiani 4:09 |
| 10. Kabendo - Mangue Konde 7:44 |
| 11. Rog Mik Africa - Orchestre CVD 4:46 |
| 12. Sali - Amadou Ballaké et le Super Volta 4:04 |
| 13. Zambo-Zambo - Mamo Lagbema 4:32 |
| 14. Katougou - Richard Seidou Traoré 4:19 |
| 15. Oye Ka Bara Kignan - Amadou Ballaké et l´Orchestre Super Volta 4:01 |
| 16. Tond Yabramba - Sandwidi Pierre et l´Harmonie Voltaique 5:22 |
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Analog Africa Commemorative 10th Release! Post-independent Burkino Fasso saw an urban middle class willing to invest in the Burkinabe arts. A cadre of singers, bands, orchestras and, most importantly, competitive record labels arose who all played their part in ushering in a golden age of music in their landlocked nation during the 1970's - a decade marred by political instability in the country and an era of artistic enlightenment empowering the whole of Africa. In search of better gigs, well-to-do producers and sufficient recording equipment, Burkinabe musicians ventured across the surrounding region, returning home with a wealth of knowledge of their neighbors' distinctive styles. The raw sound of Burkina Faso combined Afro-Funk, traditional Islamic rhythms and subtle Afro-Latin sounds brought over by visiting Cuban ensembles. Mandingue melodies and guitar techniques from Mali and Guinea, however, were by far the most defining traits of a potent African mix that distinguished the Voltaic style between 1974 and 1979. Record labels across Burkina Faso sprung up to capture the newly born mystic and soulful sound taking over the country. Volta Discobel and Club Voltaique du Disque (CVD) emerged in 1974 and competed for the modern music of their people. Despite its humble beginnings as a record shop, CVD came to dominate the industry. Both labels worked with the heavyweights of the time, such as the majestic Amadou Ballaké, a national icon who is featured extensively on this compilation. While it might be Analog Africa's venture into possibly the most obscure of African sounds thus far, the sounds of the golden age of Burkinabé music deserve to be heard and the varying styles that came to define the era are completely covered in this 16-track release due on October 10, 2011. Five years since its foundation, Analog Africa has successfully organized the first-ever European tours for Colombia's Anibal Velasquez and Ghana's Ebo Taylor as well resurrecting the force that is Benin's Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, amongst others.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Format:Audio CD
3.5 stars. For some reason I thought this was a few notches below the regular high standard
of an Analag Africa compilation, so it took a while before I bought it. African Scream Contest,
Legends Of Benin and the Poly-Rythmo compilations are all classics and set an impossible high
standard to follow. Bambara Mystic Soul is not that jawdroppingly great, but after playing it
over and over the last few days I'm glad that I bought it, because most songs hold some great
moments.
Unfortunately the sound quality is a bit poor on some tracks, including a few of the better ones,
for instance on two of the heaviest funk numbers, the organ driven "Tink-Tank" and "Katougou".
Amadou Ballake takes centre stage and is represented with 6 songs. 3 of those are amongst the
absolute standouts. Both "Renouveau" and "Baden Djougou" are beautiful songs, and on "Oye Ka Bara
Kignan" he releases the funk. A style Ballake didn't play regularly.
According to Ballake, good horn sections was hard to come by in Burkina Faso, so even though he
realized his style was well suited for funk and afrobeat, he didn't record too much of it.
of an Analag Africa compilation, so it took a while before I bought it. African Scream Contest,
Legends Of Benin and the Poly-Rythmo compilations are all classics and set an impossible high
standard to follow. Bambara Mystic Soul is not that jawdroppingly great, but after playing it
over and over the last few days I'm glad that I bought it, because most songs hold some great
moments.
Unfortunately the sound quality is a bit poor on some tracks, including a few of the better ones,
for instance on two of the heaviest funk numbers, the organ driven "Tink-Tank" and "Katougou".
Amadou Ballake takes centre stage and is represented with 6 songs. 3 of those are amongst the
absolute standouts. Both "Renouveau" and "Baden Djougou" are beautiful songs, and on "Oye Ka Bara
Kignan" he releases the funk. A style Ballake didn't play regularly.
According to Ballake, good horn sections was hard to come by in Burkina Faso, so even though he
realized his style was well suited for funk and afrobeat, he didn't record too much of it.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
The Sound of Burkina Faso 74 - 79
21 Nov 2011
Format:Audio CD
3.5 stars. For some reason I thought this was a few notches below the regular high standard
of an Analag Africa compilation, so it took a while before I bought it. African Scream Contest,
Legends Of Benin and the Poly-Rythmo compilations are all classics and set an impossible high
standard to follow. Bambara Mystic Soul in not that jawdroppingly great, but after playing it
repeatedly the last few days I'm glad that I bought it, because most songs hold some great
moments.
Unfortunately the sound quality is a bit poor on some tracks,including a few of the better ones,
for instance on two of the heaviest funk numbers, the organ driven "Tink-Tank" and "Katougou".
Amadou Ballake takes centre stage and is represented with 6 songs. 3 of those are amongst the
absolute standouts. Both "Renouveau" and "Baden Djougou" are beautiful songs, and on "Oye Ka Bara
Kignan" he releases the funk. A style Ballake didn't play regularly.
According to Ballake, good horn sections was hard to come by in Burkina Faso, so even though he
realized his style was well suited for funk and afrobeat, he didn't record too much of it.
of an Analag Africa compilation, so it took a while before I bought it. African Scream Contest,
Legends Of Benin and the Poly-Rythmo compilations are all classics and set an impossible high
standard to follow. Bambara Mystic Soul in not that jawdroppingly great, but after playing it
repeatedly the last few days I'm glad that I bought it, because most songs hold some great
moments.
Unfortunately the sound quality is a bit poor on some tracks,including a few of the better ones,
for instance on two of the heaviest funk numbers, the organ driven "Tink-Tank" and "Katougou".
Amadou Ballake takes centre stage and is represented with 6 songs. 3 of those are amongst the
absolute standouts. Both "Renouveau" and "Baden Djougou" are beautiful songs, and on "Oye Ka Bara
Kignan" he releases the funk. A style Ballake didn't play regularly.
According to Ballake, good horn sections was hard to come by in Burkina Faso, so even though he
realized his style was well suited for funk and afrobeat, he didn't record too much of it.
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