Mande Variations, The
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2008-08-30
Reviewed 2008-08-30
The Malian kora master in his first solo album in 20 years. Ambitions, sweeping, captivating instrumentals. It’s just one man and a kora and it’s absolutely beautiful. At times with the energy and passion of jazz, others with a subtle power that just sweeps you up. Gorgeous tributes to other artists including Ali Farka Toure & Kaouding Cissoko.Play it all. This is a masterpiece of African music.
1. Mostly mid, lyrical, almost hypnotic, then more lively. Gorgeous!
2. Relaxed and flowing, slightly nostalgic, just wonderful.
3. Watch for nearly silent bits – the CD is not dead. Relaxed, gorgeous.
4. A driving, pulsing bounce that shimmers and flows.
5. Spoken word, crystal-clear strings, down/mid. Sigh…
6. Soft, liquid, dreamy. A lovely journey.
7. Hints of flamenco & the middle east, a tour de force. Mostly mid.
8. Midtempo with a gentle, sweeping air. Wonderful.
1. Mostly mid, lyrical, almost hypnotic, then more lively. Gorgeous!
2. Relaxed and flowing, slightly nostalgic, just wonderful.
3. Watch for nearly silent bits – the CD is not dead. Relaxed, gorgeous.
4. A driving, pulsing bounce that shimmers and flows.
5. Spoken word, crystal-clear strings, down/mid. Sigh…
6. Soft, liquid, dreamy. A lovely journey.
7. Hints of flamenco & the middle east, a tour de force. Mostly mid.
8. Midtempo with a gentle, sweeping air. Wonderful.
Recent airplay
Ali Farka Toure
At the Cafe Bohemian — Oct 28, 2008
Daounding Cissoko
The Rent Party — Oct 24, 2008
Daounding Cissoko
At the Cafe Bohemian — Oct 21, 2008
Daounding Cissoko
No Cover, No Minimum — Oct 17, 2008
Daounding Cissoko
At the Cafe Bohemian — Oct 14, 2008
Cantelowes
At the Cafe Bohemian — Oct 07, 2008
Charting
2008-08-31 — 2008-11-02
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Nov 2 | 1 |
| Oct 26 | 2 |
| Oct 19 | 2 |
| Oct 12 | 1 |
| Oct 5 | 2 |
| Sep 28 | 3 |
| Sep 21 | 3 |
| Sep 14 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Si Naani | ||
| 2. | Elyne Road | ||
| 3. | Ali Farka Toure | ||
| 4. | Daounding Cissoko | ||
| 5. | Ismael Drame | ||
| 6. | Djourou Kara Nany | ||
| 7. | El Nabiyouna | ||
| 8. | Cantelowes |