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Boubacar Traoré - Kanou
Boubacar Traoré has been called the Malian Robert Johnson. A pioneer of West African blues, he was a hugely popular performer during the '60s. It wasn't until 1990 however that he was able to record an album. That was the haunting and desolate Mariama, a classic of the singer-songwriter with guitar genre.
Fast forward to 2005 and the release of Kongo Magni. It's a decidedly different beast, with Traoré in command of a full band. Here's the extraordinary Kanou, where his guitar takes a back seat to some wickedly sprightly Arabic accordion playing from sideman Regis Gizavo. It's got that classic North African call and response thing going on. Real melting pot stuff, and absolutely terrific with it. You will love this.
Also beaupepys.com is open. Go visit!
Boubacar Traoré - Kanou
(alternate download)
Boubacar Traoré has been called the Malian Robert Johnson. A pioneer of West African blues, he was a hugely popular performer during the '60s. It wasn't until 1990 however that he was able to record an album. That was the haunting and desolate Mariama, a classic of the singer-songwriter with guitar genre.
Fast forward to 2005 and the release of Kongo Magni. It's a decidedly different beast, with Traoré in command of a full band. Here's the extraordinary Kanou, where his guitar takes a back seat to some wickedly sprightly Arabic accordion playing from sideman Regis Gizavo. It's got that classic North African call and response thing going on. Real melting pot stuff, and absolutely terrific with it. You will love this.
Also beaupepys.com is open. Go visit!
Boubacar Traoré - Kanou
(alternate download)
