A1. Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija — Nissodia (Joie de l’optimisme)
A2. Rail Band — Mouodilo
A3. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako — M’Bouram-Mousso.
B1. Super Tentemba Jazz — Mangan
B2. Sorry Bamba — Yayoroba
B3. Super Djata Band — Worodara
C1. Zani Diabaté et Le Super Djata Band — Fadingna Kouma
C2. Salif Keita — Mandjou
C3. Alou Fané & Daouda Sangaré — Komagni Bèla.
D1. Super Djata Band de Bamako — Mali Ni Woula
D2. Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija — Fama Allah
OPAKOWANIE: GATEFOLD
‘The Original Sound of Mali’ compiled by David ‘Mr Bongo’ Buttle, Vik Sohonie (Ostinato Records) and Florent Mazzoleni. As featured as 'Compilation of the Week' on Lauren Laverne's BBC 6Music show.
Malian music is arguably deeper, more sophisticated and lyrical than any other form of African music. Those of us deeply entranced by Malian culture, and, in particular, the immense hypnotic beauty of Malian music, have put together a selection of songs from across the country.