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- Original Release Date: 19 April 2007
- Format - Music: MP3
- Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
- Also available in CD Format
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| Song Title | Time | Price | |||
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| Play | 1. Jammu Africa | 4:56 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 2. L'Amour A Tous Les Droits | 5:08 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 3. Nafanta | 4:13 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 4. Sofia | 5:20 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 5. Faut Qu'On S'Aime | 3:29 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 6. Tajabone | 4:01 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 7. Raciste | 4:05 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 8. Nabou | 4:57 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 9. Without Blame | 4:22 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 10. Dibi Dibi Rek | 5:18 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 11. Lotte Lo | 3:15 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 12. Souleymane | 4:54 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 13. Samba Et Leuk | 3:48 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 14. Takou Deneu | 5:05 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 15. Khar | 4:26 | £0.69 |
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is almost worth buying this album just for the haunting title track "Jammu Africa", a transcendental moment which finds Ismael Lo at his songwriting best. The brilliantly executed interplay between vocals, acoustic guitar, and drums on this track is simply stunning. While this album shares five or so tracks with its predecesor "Iso", this collection is more diverse and provides a satisfying collection of West African rhythms. Highlights unique to this album include Tajabone and Sofia.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Four and a half stars! The title track that opens the album is meandering, intense and mournful like a torch song. The expressive solo voice occasionally reaches into the higher registers, juxtaposed against the stable baritone backing vocals. Both the catchy numbers Sofia and Nafanta are uptempo pop with lilting rhythms and addictive melodies, the type of African pop I associate with e.g. Ray Lema, Kasse Mady and Tabu Ley Rochereau. Other light songs like Samba et Leuk and Takou Deneu have intricate percussive patterns.
West African artists like Baaba Maal, Salif Keita and Youssou N'Dour have a special gift for a type of melodious "southern soul" ballad, and Ismael Lo too. My favorites include Tajabone with its lovely flow and distinct country feel, Nabou which is embellished with atmospheric synthesizer infusions and charming female backing vocals, Lotto Lo, melancholy with a typical folk or singer/songwriter feel about it and Souleymane, this one in a pop-rock vein starting slowly & gently and then developing into an impressive power ballad. All of these are outstanding tracks in delivery, melody and arrangement.
The rhythmic texture on Raciste is most appealing and Dibi Dibi Rek, the huge hit with the addictive hooks remains as charming as ever. Khar resembles Jammu in style as a type of torch song. The real Wow, however, is the duet with Marianne Faithfull! I've been a devoted fan of hers for many years; in my opinion this is one of her most successful collaborations ever. Their voices blend and diverge stirringly on this tender and haunting song, resonating to the same emotions within the scope of a shared or overlapping vocal timbre. The blend of languages also contributes to the magic. This song alone would have made Jammu Africa essential; fortunately the entire album consists of beautiful songs and sounds.
West African artists like Baaba Maal, Salif Keita and Youssou N'Dour have a special gift for a type of melodious "southern soul" ballad, and Ismael Lo too. My favorites include Tajabone with its lovely flow and distinct country feel, Nabou which is embellished with atmospheric synthesizer infusions and charming female backing vocals, Lotto Lo, melancholy with a typical folk or singer/songwriter feel about it and Souleymane, this one in a pop-rock vein starting slowly & gently and then developing into an impressive power ballad. All of these are outstanding tracks in delivery, melody and arrangement.
The rhythmic texture on Raciste is most appealing and Dibi Dibi Rek, the huge hit with the addictive hooks remains as charming as ever. Khar resembles Jammu in style as a type of torch song. The real Wow, however, is the duet with Marianne Faithfull! I've been a devoted fan of hers for many years; in my opinion this is one of her most successful collaborations ever. Their voices blend and diverge stirringly on this tender and haunting song, resonating to the same emotions within the scope of a shared or overlapping vocal timbre. The blend of languages also contributes to the magic. This song alone would have made Jammu Africa essential; fortunately the entire album consists of beautiful songs and sounds.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard this CD while having breakfast in a small cliff-side restaurant in Southern India (believe it or not!). It was one of those inspiring "I have to have this" moments. Ismael has an enchanting voice and the African rythems are uplifting.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Soulful sound, stirring songs
Passionate and melancholy, the title track Jammu Africa displays the expressive power of Lo's voice in its various cadences, balanced by the solid baritone of the backing vocals. Read more
Published on 29 July 2008 by Pieter
Soulful, tuneful & stirring
This album grows on you. It's not immediate, so at first listen not all the beauty and appeal are evident. Read more
Published on 19 July 2008 by Pieter
Essential, makes the sun come out
This album is stella, and so diverse its hard to pin it down as 'West African', or 'World Music'. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2006
Ismael Lo
This is my favorite album. I listen to all music and this is the CD I grab when nothing else will do!
Published on 17 Dec 2003 by Linda S White
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