Amadou & Mariam - Welcome to Mali
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Artist: Amadou & MariamEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2008-12-16
Music Label: Because UK
Soundtracks:
- Sabali
- Ce N'Est Pas Bon
- Magossa
- Djama
- Djuru
- Je Te Kiffe
- Masiteladi
- Africa
- Compagnon de la Vie
- Unissons-Nous
- Bozos
- I Follow You [Nia Na Fin]
- Welcome to Mali
- Batoma
- Sekebe
Free Music Notes for Welcome to Mali
Free Music Review: Excellent!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Always on the lookout for new music, my interest was piqued when I saw that this album was one of the highest rated by critics last year, and also that one of my favourite musicians, Damon Albarn was involved. They have previously worked with another favourite of mine, Manu Chao, on other albums of theirs.
Amadou and Mariam are a married blind couple from Mali and "Welcome to Mali" is their fifth studio release. Typically filled with African rhythms, melodic guitars, and performed largely in French and English.
Opening track "Sabali" was produced by Damon Albarn and has a Western feel, swirling synths and electronic effects perfectly setting off the African backdrop. The lovely and rhythmic "Ce n'est past bon" (with nice chiming) and "Magosa" were also produced by Albarn.
Every song is a standout really, but I'll just make mention of a few more tracks to try and describe the feel of this superb CD. The beautiful downbeat "Djuru" features Toumani Diabate playing kora. "Je fe kiffe" features Juan Rozoff and has a Reggae feel, as does "Djama".
"Africa" is quite upbeat and features Somali rapper K'Naan, and amazingly, it turns out very well (with lyrics describing Africa as a beautiful woman). "Unissons nous" features European-based Nigerian guitarist Keziah Jones (his guitar playing has a Hendrix feel) and has an almost live Afrobeat/Jazz sound.
Stupendously beautiful, I highly recommend this to any music lover.
Welcome to Mali Poster
2009 U.S. pressing of this album, the follow up to the celebrated release Dimanche ? Bamako, which sold more than half a million copies worldwide and won the couple numerous accolades upon it's release in 2005. Welcome To Mali features a track 'Sabali', produced by Damon Albarn, plus special guest appearances by K'naan, Keziah Jones, 'M', Toumani Diabate, Tiken Jah Fakoli and Juan Rozoff. The album expands their horizons and yet remains true to their core sound, putting the spotlight firmly back on their unique mix of sweet melodies and funky rhythms, driven by Amadou's bluesy guitar and the duo's compelling voices.Dance & DJ Music CDs
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