People who are drawn to world music that is relentlessly exuberant can't help but be captivated by some of the more dance-oriented styles of African pop — soukous, zouk and makossa immediately come to mind. But not all African pop is about non-stop energy; if you like your Afro-pop on the moody side, there is plenty of music from Ethiopia, the Sudan and Mali that is well worth exploring. Like Habib Koite and Ali Farka Toure, Mama Sissoko is a Mali native who provides a lot of moody, dusky material. Soleil de Minuit, the veteran singer's first U.S. release, is full of hau… read more
People who are drawn to world music that is relentlessly exuberant can't help but be captivated by some of the more dance-oriented styles of Afr… read more
People who are drawn to world music that is relentlessly exuberant can't help but be captivated by some of the more dance-oriented styles of African pop — soukous, zouk and makossa … read more
Ancient guitar solo player of the Super Biton of Segou, Mama Sissoko managed to conserve the secrets of Malian guitar whether in traditional songs inherited from the griots or in original compositions. His limpid instrumental play accompanies wonderfully his soulful voice. He’s from those who discourage the certainties sowers and the stickers’ putters. Only one irrefutable premise: Mama Sissoko is one of the artists whose musical pulsation confirms the feverous tempo of an agitated continent. He’s a great of Africa. His talent of singer, of guitar player and of author-composer are a… read more
Ancient guitar solo player of the Super Biton of Segou, Mama Sissoko managed to conserve the secrets of Malian guitar whether in traditional songs inherited from the griots or in original c… read more
Ancient guitar solo player of the Super Biton of Segou, Mama Sissoko managed to conserve the secrets of Malian guitar whether in traditional songs inherited from the griots or in original compositions. His limpid instrumental play acco… read more