Album Review
Diabate, Zani and Super Djata Band – “Super Djata De Bamako” – [Kindred Spirits]
humana 11/30/2014 12-inch, International
Zani Diabate formed the Super Djata Band, one of Mali’s premiere private orchestras. Called “Mali’s electric warriors,” they offer here five songs rich with historical folklore that is described in the liner notes. Zani’s mad guitar skills are nicely offset by vocals and other local instruments such as kamalen ngoni and djembe. The liveliness of the music takes you to the heart of the Bamako region of Mali and immerses you in the cultural feel of the area. Each musician is part of a rich musical lineage that continues even after his passage to another plane. As you listen, you feel like you’re rollicking on the back of a camel or walking across flatlands in a hypnotic trance. Bon voyage!
you heard it 27 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 279 days ago, Bryan Chandler played Yamba
- 749 days ago, Slartibartfast played Yacouba
- 756 days ago, Avakhov played Yacouba
- 847 days ago, Slartibartfast played Maliden
- 1085 days ago, Milo Minderbender played Yamba
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