Toumani Diabate Symmetric Orchestra - Boulevard de l'Independance
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Free Music Review: World Music Must Have
Hit: 5 Stars
Toumani goes large. Sweet and subtle melodies inside an algorithm of complex musical exchange. This is a cd that will make your body want to dance and dance, while your ears will still for study. Free Music Review: Looking for World Music? Start Here.
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the best African music I've ever heard. The koro playing is unbelievable and the mixture of old with new and cultural elements from music around the world is remarkably well-done. This CD has everything from jazz elements to Latin flare to big band to tribal African drumming/singing to reggae. And it is all done seamlessly in a natural way. The CD is just amazing and is the best CD I've purchased in years.
I play this thing daily and every time it puts a smile on my face and makes me want to dance or share it with friends. Do yourself a favor and buy this. And then do the world a favor and buy it for a friend, you can't help but smile and dance upon hearing these sounds!
Free Music Review: MODERN SOUNDS FROM ANCIENT
Hit: 5 Stars
I WAS FIRST INTRODUCED TO THE MUSIC OF TOUMANI DIABETE ON HIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH THE LATE, GREAT ALI FARKA TOURE ON THE ALBUM "IN THE HEART OF THE MOON", WHICH WAS A FANTASTIC EFFORT OF TWO FANTASTIC MUSICIANS. DIABETE PLAYS THE KORA, A 21 STRINGED INSTRUMENT THAT SOUNDS SOMETIMES LIKE A GUITAR, SOMETIMES, LIKE A HARP (FODAY MUSA SUSO IS ANOTHER GREAT KORA PLAYER). APPARENTLY, DIABETE COMES FROM A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED LINE OF KORA PLAYERS. THIS CD FEATURES HIM PLAYING AND SINGING WITH THE SYMMETRIC ORCHESTRA, A 50 PIECE BIG BAND OF WEST AFRICAN MUSICIANS. THIS MUSIC JUST COMES RIGHT UP AND HITS YOU RIGHT IN THE FACE LIKE A SLEDGEHAMMER. YOU WOULDN'T THINK AT FIRST THAT THIS WOULD WORK, BUT THE RESULTS ARE UNBELIEVABLE. THIS IS A FANTASTIC CD, AS YOU CAN SEE, EVERY OTHER REVIEWER GAVE THIS ONE FIVE STARS AS WELL. BUY THIS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ENJOY WORLD MUSIC. VERY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.Free Music Review: A Masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
I agree with every other reviewer here. This album is uplifting, and inspiring, and a pure delight in every way. I usually shy away from absolutes and realize that musical taste is subjective, but I really believe this is one of the finest pieces of music ever recorded, regardless of genre.
This CD belongs in any serious library of music and will certainly win over the descriminating listener who may not be very familiar with African music. A masterpiece!!!
Free Music Review: Big band sound of West Africa
Hit: 5 Stars
Because of the likes of Ry Cooder seeking the orgins of Cuban music you have to go through West Africa and the slave trade. Diabate besides being a skilled musician having with the best of West Africa has brought together a talented group that has the craftmanship to present the music of West Africa that one appreciated the sound and is struck the the beauty of these people and their history as expressed in the album. If you have a yearning for a unique jazz/blues sound give this a try.