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N'gou Bagayoko – Kulu (CD)

$ 14.95
$ 14.95
Est. 1974, Curated by Heads
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Rooted in the Wassoulou region of southern Mali, N'gou Bagayoko carries forward a guitar tradition that stretches back through the griot lineages of West Africa while remaining entirely his own. Didadi, the hypnotic dance rhythm at the heart of this record, is the sound of community and celebration in that corner of the world, and hearing it filtered through Bagayoko's fingerpicking is to understand how deeply local music can travel.

For his debut album, this outstanding guitarist delivers a remarkable achievement. With a unique guitar style blending blues, swing, and the dance rhythms of his region known as ""Didadi,"" he crafts a subtle and striking production. Joined by three exceptional female singers with extraordinary voices and a selection of unusual instruments, he lays the foundation of a singular universe-soft and sensual, much like the long evenings of southern Mali. ""A major album... essential listening."" - Vibrations, Elisabeth Stoudmann ""Another gem released by Frikyiwa."" - Télérama FFF, Eliane Azoulay ""An album that will leave it's mark."" - Mondomix, Benjamin Minimum ""A graceful guitarist, increasingly rare today."" - Africultures, Gérald Arnaud

Tracklist
1. Cle (3:28)
2. Yaga (3:38)
3. Bakari Bamba (4:40)
4. Sogola Djigui (4:50)
5. Kulu (3:40)
6. Niessoma (3:25)
7. Tielassigui (3:45)
8. Yala (3:45)
9. Dogotorow (6:15)
10. Maman (4:20)
11. Travelling

UPC: 3700193315161
Label: Diggers Factory
Release Date: 9.18.26
Format: CD