Kongo Magni

World | Aug 2005

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2005-09-12
The Malian singer/composer/guitarist scores again with a release full of the passionate, Afro blues music for which he is justly famous. He’s backed by a small combo which includes accordion, harmonica, balafon and traditional percussion. It’s rich , honest, and oh so good. He knows pain, and it comes though in his music. Yow. Play it all!!!

1. Relaxed, midtempo w/cool harmonica accents.
2. Slow w/great guitar & vox. Simple but powerful.
3. Midtempo & bouncy w/cool percussion.
4. As Byrd would say “this is the shit.” Nice blues bounce.
5. Great vocals, driving rhythm. Just so cool.
6. Great guitar/harmonica duet. Down/midtempo. Dang!
7. Bright & simple. Joyful use of balafon. Picks up. Ahhh..
8. Rich vocals, midtempo & catchy. Nice blend of sounds.
9. Slow & elegant, then gets upbeat. Sweet & nicely melodic.

Recent airplay

Independance, Horonia
Horonia
At the Cafe BohemianAug 30, 2017
Kanou
Afro BeatsJan 23, 2012
Dounia Tabolo
At the Cafe BohemianFeb 03, 2009
Sougourouni Saba
The Twilight ZoneMay 24, 2008
Independance
The Twilight ZoneApr 26, 2008

Charting

2005-09-18 — 2005-11-20 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
Nov 13 2
Nov 6 2
Oct 30 3
Oct 23 1
Oct 16 2
Oct 9 1
Oct 2 2
Sep 25 2

Track listing

1. Djonkana
2. Kongo Magni
3. Kanou
4. Horonia
5. Dounia Tabolo
6. Kar Kar / Vincent
7. Independance
8. Sougourouni Saba
9. Senekela