Bon Coin – Une Collection De Titres Frikyiwa (CD)
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Frikyiwa carved out its own lane in the early 2000s West African music landscape, bridging traditional griot lineages and electronic production at a moment when that conversation was still finding its footing. This 2001 compilation serves as both a label portrait and a field guide, gathering artists whose roots span Guinea's deep vocal traditions alongside more experimental sonic territories.
Released in April 2001, this compilation invites listeners on a musical journey through West Africa via the Frikyiwa label. Bon Coin reveals Frikyiwa's artistic direction, centered on voices (Hadja Kouyaté, Diefadima Kanté), rural sounds (Filifin), strings (N'Gou Bagayoko, Ali Boulo Santo), and electronic textures (Lipitone, Louïs 2000). The selection offers a rich and diverse sonic panorama for anyone wishing to discover or deepen their understanding of a multifaceted label, and includes six previously unreleased tracks. ""Bon Coin brings together the best of the label and sketches a journey where tribal chants, rural blues, bush sounds and electronics blend ingeniously."" - Cocazine ""The Bon Coin selection offers a musical journey through West Africa. Close your eyes... there you are, you are home."" - Miss Ebène ""Ideal for getting an overview of the Frikyiwa label, this compilation also includes six unreleased tracks."" - Zanatane
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UPC: 0826596017532
Label: Diggers Factory
Release Date: 9.18.26
Format: CD