Africa '99  Marocco / Algeria .. sulla rotta di timtubi in moto

07 - Wassiyé - Habib Koité

Anissu - Mamani Keïta

Keeping an ear to the ground for today’s Malian sounds, these tunes were specially recorded for this release and feature inspirational new artists yet to be heard outside their homeland.

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Nainy Koné: Ne Sabou

An exquisitely crafted piece, this track unfolds with a poignant elegance, featuring a beautifully expressive piano melody interwoven with lush, sustained string arrangements. It evokes a deeply introspective and serene atmosphere, perfect for moments of contemplation or as an evocative backdrop for visual media. The rich harmonic tapestry and delicate instrumentation create an expansive yet intimate soundscape, making it a truly immersive listening experience. 

Minimalist Neo-Classical #09

Geometry II

Kanou EP

Kanou

A fourth track from our recording session with Ali Farka Touré in 1988, while he was still establishing himself on the world stage. He was en route to a tour of the Scottish Highlands, and had a day off while passing through Edinburgh. His road manager, a friend of mine, decided it would be a good idea to arrange a session and see if we could record it. So, last minute I called up some musician friends, and roped in the services of Claude Harper, ex-Abbey Road recording engineer who just happened to have a 24-track mobile. This along with the other tracks on here, is the result. Apparently, Ali was very happy with it and carried the tape around with him for many years! However, his record company was less enthusiastic and ordered us to destroy the master tapes.

 Some years later, this song appeared on the Grammy-winning Talking Timbuktu album with Ry Cooder. Here though, the line-up is, apart from Ali and his percussionist Roger Sisset, 100% Scottish. Me on 2nd guitar, Leading BBC composer David McNiven on keyboards, top Scottish jazz bassist Kenny Ellis on bass, World music afficionado Jim Sutherland on percussion, and former London session-player Mike Travis on drums.

Maimouna

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