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Dimanche a Bamako

~ Amadou & Mariam

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Audio CD (6 Jun 2005)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Because
ASIN: B0009K9P4I
Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,178 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)
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1. M'bif� 2:11 �0.69

2. M'bif� (balafon) 1:58 �0.69

3. Coulibaly 3:20 �0.69

4. La R�alit� 3:32 �0.69

5. S�n�gal Fast-Food 4:19 �0.69

6. Artistiya 3:11 �0.69

7. La F�te au Village 4:11 �0.69

8. Camions Sauvages 4:08 �0.69

9. Beaux Dimanches 3:01 �0.69

10. La Paix 4:17 �0.69

11. Djanfan " la trahison " 4:15 �0.69

12. Taxi Bamako 3:44 �0.69

13. Politic Amagni " La politique, c'est pas bon " 4:56 �0.69

14. Gnidjougouya 3:45 �0.69

15. M'bif� blues 5:20 �0.69

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5.0 out of 5 stars More than just Manu Chao, 27 Jun 2005

By	Joel "Joel" (London) - See all my reviews

Ahmadou and Mariam have been going for years. This is about their 3rd or 4th album. While Manu Chao's contribution to this album is priceless - you really cannot underestimate the brilliance of his production - the contribution of Ahmadou and Mariam is critical to the overall sound.

This is a real meeting of great folk musicians where the sum is great than the individual parts and where all contributors make a difference. I say folk musicians because with this bunch, their traditions and cultures are inseparable from their music - a great asset in my view. Contrast this with Erykah Badu producing the Zap Mama album "Ancestry in Progress" where we were left with Erykah Badu and no Zap Mama and you realise that this brilliant album shows the way forward for cross-cultural collaboration in "world" music. Brilliant Album!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Groovy Sunday, 25 Jun 2005

By	"africanmusiciansprofiles" - See all my reviews

The blind couple from Mali had at least 2 double-page spread features about them in British newspapers in the last 10 days of May as a run-up to the UK release of the CD. Previously only having a few of their songs on compilation albums, I was eager to find out why there is so much buzz concerning Dimanche � Bamako. Produced with Manu Chao who also performs on the recording (not somebody I'd normally listen to), featuring a number of guest musicians as well as the voice of the couple's son Mamadou, I was uncertain as to how or if it would grab me but it sure has! The appeal lies in the range of the soft 'La F�te au Village' to the reggae beats in 'La R�alit�' and the more electronic dance grooves of 'Coulibaly' but all firmly grounded in Mali. The lyrics give food for thought with elements of fun too. My only slight complaint is that the tracks are fairly short and I guess their live performance will give an opportunity for extended grooves. So while we're currently hearing loud 'No' votes from various other quarters, for this album there's going to be a resounding 'Yes'!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Malian Blues, 22 Dec 2005

By	G. Ward (Sussex England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a keen world music fan I come across many fantastic albums from across the world but this is a must for 2005, Malian blues at its best, this blind couple are the business and to top it off to see them at Womad this year was brilliant, if you only buy 1 world music album this year make it this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifique - Absolument!
I cannot really describe myself as a World Music fan - lack of time principally: there is a 'world of music out there after all. Read more

Published 6 months ago by johnny t99

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly enjoyable
This CD is so very enjoyable. I own some other music from Mali - Salif Keita, Toumani Diabate -, but I had never heard Amadou and Mariam, which is I guess more "poppy". Read more

Published 7 months ago by I. Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply stunning
This is simply one of the most joyous albums I own, and I have over 3,000! The mood starts out mellow and lifts higher and higher. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Proud New Dad

3.0 out of 5 stars you've been manu chao'd
If you like Manu Chao, you'll love this. If you want to here Amadou and Mariam, try an earlier album. Read more

Published on 10 Jul 2006 by Zamby

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful tunes
I stumbled upon this album by chance and had never heard of this couple but am wowed by their sound - what a gorgeous album - even my young children love it! Read more

Published on 8 Jul 2006 by B. Forrester

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome.
I'm not going to bore you with a long winded, how worthy am I , listening to world music etc etc review.

This is the best album of last year. Easily. Read more

Published on 26 Jan 2006 by A. Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars The new Manu Chao album in all but name
Lets be honest here. A lot of people are going to buy this for the Manu Chao connection, and listening to it I feel they will not be disappointed. Read more

Published on 14 Jun 2005 by A. Skudder

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