Kassi Kasse
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Fo
Reviewed 2003-08-25
Reviewed 2003-08-25
KASSE MADY DIABATE – Kassi Kasse
Narada, 2002
MALI – Jeez, is *everybody* in Mali a musical prodigy??? Kasse (his name means "to weep") is a renowned griot from a very long and distinguished line of singers in the tradition called jeli. He doesn’t play, just sings. His voice is nice: very natural and open. Three languages are used: Maninka, Bamana, and Spanish. But the highlight for me is the band, which includes two guitars and a balafon (marimba). This group is really tight, and everybody has a spotlight moment. Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez plays bass on most tracks, and Toumani Diabate plays kora on #8. Excellent music.
Try any track. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11
01. awesome: fast rhythmic layers
02. medium, measured, strong vox
03. old tune with a lilting Cuban beat
04. initiation song – nice melody/rhythm
05. stripped-down, nice textures & vibe
06. trad. hunters' song, great sound
07. very cool rhythm/claps: work song
08. lovely ballad for voice/kora/ngoni
09. quick happy rhythm; festive
10. Cuban son: cool and relaxed
11. old hunters' song; raw, hypnotic
12. upbeat tribute; shouted duet vox
13. pretty little song of praise
14. trad dance: drums, claps, chant
[Fo] - 8/25/03
Narada, 2002
MALI – Jeez, is *everybody* in Mali a musical prodigy??? Kasse (his name means "to weep") is a renowned griot from a very long and distinguished line of singers in the tradition called jeli. He doesn’t play, just sings. His voice is nice: very natural and open. Three languages are used: Maninka, Bamana, and Spanish. But the highlight for me is the band, which includes two guitars and a balafon (marimba). This group is really tight, and everybody has a spotlight moment. Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez plays bass on most tracks, and Toumani Diabate plays kora on #8. Excellent music.
Try any track. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11
01. awesome: fast rhythmic layers
02. medium, measured, strong vox
03. old tune with a lilting Cuban beat
04. initiation song – nice melody/rhythm
05. stripped-down, nice textures & vibe
06. trad. hunters' song, great sound
07. very cool rhythm/claps: work song
08. lovely ballad for voice/kora/ngoni
09. quick happy rhythm; festive
10. Cuban son: cool and relaxed
11. old hunters' song; raw, hypnotic
12. upbeat tribute; shouted duet vox
13. pretty little song of praise
14. trad dance: drums, claps, chant
[Fo] - 8/25/03
Recent airplay
Namanike (Farmers, Thank You
At the Cafe Bohemian — Aug 16, 2005
Jon Kunandi (Loved One)
At the Cafe Bohemian — Oct 05, 2004
N'i Ma Sori (Hunters Song)
At the Cafe Bohemian — Sep 30, 2003
Mai Mouna
Fly By Night — Sep 22, 2003
Danya (Way You Were Created)
Morning Glory — Sep 13, 2003
Namanike (Farmers, Thank You
No Cover, No Minimum (special Wednesday edition) — Sep 03, 2003
Charting
2003-08-25 — 2003-10-27
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 5 | 1 |
| Sep 28 | 1 |
| Sep 14 | 1 |
| Sep 7 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Eh Ya Ye (Eh!) | ||
| 2. | Kaba Mansa (King of Kaba) | ||
| 3. | Mai Mouna | ||
| 4. | Nyamalo (Let Us Be Cautious) | ||
| 5. | Jon Kunandi (Loved One) | ||
| 6. | N'i Ma Sori (Hunters Song) | ||
| 7. | Namanike (Farmers, Thank You | ||
| 8. | Funuke Saya (Death of Young | ||
| 9. | Naaren | ||
| 10. | Balomina Mwanga | ||
| 11. | Balakono | ||
| 12. | Lafia Jeli | ||
| 13. | Madu Jeli | ||
| 14. | Danya (Way You Were Created) |