- Audio CD (14 May 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Putumayo
- ASIN: B00000GWYD
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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62,979 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #51 in Music > Blues > Delta Blues
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Track Listings
| 1. Mon Amour, Ma Cherie - Amadou And Mariam |
| 2. I'm In The Mood - John Lee Hooker |
| 3. Sirata - Habib Koite |
| 4. Sabali - Rokia Traore |
| 5. You Don't Know My Mind - Guy Davis |
| 6. Kar Kar Madison - Boubacar Traore |
| 7. Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down - Eric Bibb |
| 8. Dounouya - Lobi Traore |
| 9. My Home Is In The Delta - Muddy Waters |
| 10. Standing In My Doorway Crying - Jessie Mae Hemphill |
| 11. Sabari - Baba Djan |
| 12. Queen Bee - Taj Mahal |
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An epic journey,
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This review is from: Mali to Memphis - An African American Odyssey (Audio CD)
A wide range of styles typical of both continents. Very easy listening with plenty to appreciate. Having first heard it by chance played in a CD shop I continue to enjoy it.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting concept well worth an extended listen,
By A Customer
This review is from: Mali to Memphis - An African American Odyssey (Audio CD)
A fine album contrasting contemporary African music with Afro-American blues. Ostensibly both from a common root, the modern African music frequently sounds more complex, subtle and generally more modern than the blues tracks chosen for this album. Indeed the commonalties are at times difficult to discern but the package works well in the main and is worth an extended listen.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I really love this CD,
By Joanna Daneman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mali to Memphis - An African American Odyssey (Audio CD)
I love the music of Mali--the home of Timbuktu and some really amazing musicians. Their music and its five-tone scale is supposed to be the roots of the Blues. Though the slave trade was mostly a coastal event (Mali is land-locked), wars in the area resulted in prisoners who ended up on slave ships heading for America. The rich Mali music tradtion may have created our American blues. Here, side by side, Mali musicians play their music with a mix of electric guitar and traditional harp-lute along with cuts by John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters. The music is arranged cleverly--you can hear the similarities quite clearly. But aside from being interesting historically, this music is just plain great to hear. The cd has fascinating liner notes, too. I've already played this twice through just out of the box, and I know this is going to be one of my play-all-the-time CD's. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This album is a classic addition to any blues collection.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mali to Memphis - An African American Odyssey (Audio CD)
Putumayo unveils the connection between Mali and Memphis that was always there but not always sufficiently appreciated. I find myself listening to the almost hypnotic track "Mon Amour, Ma Cherie" over and over. Johnny Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters never sounded better. Absolutely beautiful! Triumph and strength over sadness!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great mixture of artists and songs,
By Paul H. Rich - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mali to Memphis - An African American Odyssey (Audio CD)
If you like Putumayo discs, this one is a must-have! The collection of artists is spectacular and the music is upbeat and easy to listen to. I've given this disc to people that have never heard of Putumayo nor own anything quite like this and the response has always been positive.
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