Magnificent Malian Music

The list author says:
	"Field recordings of griots (hereditary musicians) from Kela, a village renown for the quality of its music."

The list author says:
	"Manu Chao adds studio polish and energy to create the duo's best album yet."

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	"Although he has been nicknamed 'Techno Issa' this album has a more traditional sound."

The list author says:
	"Kasse Mady has one of the best voices of Mali's Mande musical tradition which goes back centuries.  A Grammy-nominated recording."

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	"This pan-African colaboration brings together some of Africa's greatest musicians."

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	"Solo recordings from perhaps the finest player of the kora."

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	"A pioneer of the Wassoulou sound from southern Mali returns to her musical roots on this album."

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	"A unique fusion of West African vocals with jazz, reggae & pop."

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	"Semi-acoustic back to basics album featuring a duet with Cesaria Evora"

The list author says:
	"This hugely popular hi tech recording fuses Mande music with rhythms from around the world."

The list author says:
	"Bassekou's first release under his own name. He is a master of the ngoni (small lute). BBC R3 World Music award winner in 2008."

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	"Known in Mali as "la dangereuse " because of her outspoken commentary on society.  Her music often exemplifies the sound of traditional wedding parties."

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	"A superb compilation from her first 3 albums plus some remixed African released material."

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	"This tremendous 2009 comeback album will no doubt win her many new fans."

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	"A great recording of the house band of Bamako (Mali's capital) railway station!"

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	"Probably the best album of traditional Tamashek (Touareg) music."

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	"The breakthrough release before the huge success of the 'Aman Iman: Water is Life' album."

The list author says:
	"Ali Farka Toure is one of the biggest names in African music. This album is named after his home town, where it was recorded."

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	"The son of Ali Farka Toure .  His father joins him on several tracks of this excellent debut."

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	"Although well known in Mali since the 1960's he only achieved international recognition with the release of this album.  It is a blend of Arab & Mande sounds with the blues."

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	"This talented young singer/songwriter has found major international success."

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	"A classic recording from the 2003 Festival in the Desert. A DVD of the festival is also available."

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	"A wide-ranging introduction to Mali's superb musical heritage."

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	"Excellent introduction to women singers from southern Mali.  Vol 2 also available."

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	"Relaxing extended improvisations on the kora (21 string harp-lute) and balafon (xylophone)"