This CD showcases the musicians on the forefront
of Mali's modern musical renaissance. It features
the Super Rail Band - Mali's headliner group
for 30 years - Grammy winner Ali Farka Toure,
kora masters Toumani Diabate and Ballake Sissoko,
Wassoulou diva Oumou Sangare, guitarist and
singer Habib Koite with his Bamada group,
and more of Mali's best talent. This collection
exemplifies each artist's exploration of the
rich ground between revered musical traditions
and the innovations of modern Mali that draw
upon a myriad of Western influences. Modern
Mali, a powerhouse of African musical tradition,
reverberates far beyond its geographic boundaries,
harnessing its rich culture and history to
create unique contemporary sounds.
With every purchase comes documentation
that explains not just the sounds but their
circumstances -- their who, what, when and
why.
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