In Griot Time: String Music From Mali

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 18, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Stern's Africa
• ASIN: B00004UB2Q
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,314 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Malian Music from the roots to the Soul, October 7, 2003

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MR WT MAKHATHINI "thando" (Durban, South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Griot Time: String Music From Mali (Audio CD)

I just got this cd from my local shop and I'm hooked from first talking "interlude" track to the "wild Goose Chase" at the end. The music is very rooty with Sali Sidibe(one of the best), Oumou Sangare, Yayi Kaunote giving this cd a true traditional feel. Kandia Kouyate's "Donike"(which means achieve something in life) stand out from the rest amongst the divas, her voice is distinctive U could say she is Salif Keita's Mom metarphorically speaking. Salif Keita is also featured here with "Tekere" & he never fails to impress. The main man, Djelimady Tounkara is superb even though here he plays many but very short songs.I'm taken by "Kedo" track very soulful the way he plays with his brother,Solo. Of course Habib Koite is amazing his guitar play is quick with an African rhythm & vocals.Ali Farka Toure, now this is veteran guitarist on "Allah Uya" translated "God is Unique".Toumane Diabate's kora playing on "Sema" is unforgettable. I have become familiar to some instruments like kora, ngoni, balafone & these form a beautiful music when blended well with western instruments.Lobi Traore's two tracks are very good especially"Maby Djoudon Don"(Live)-Listen to the guitar here (reminds me of Santana or Los Lobos).The Rail Band provide a superb track"Silanide" with Djelimady Tounkara very visible on the strings & wonderful vocals. What impreses me most here is(1) the quality of the sound, is the best considering that some tracks were recorded in compounds with tapes.Listen to "Lanaya" U can hear the rumble of the car outside the studio, What ever Banning Eyre used to record must have been very powerful to capture a sound like that.(2)the quality of the music with skillful artists collection.(3)Little translation on the tracks to allow the listener to relate to music.Of course if U want more,Buy the Book "In Griot Time....."(4)Photos of artists (5)Assisted me to know more of other Malian artists (6)& a whole lot more...words can never be enough to praise this best collection. It's like U are in Mali when U listen to this music.I wish I could visit this musically rich country. This cd is worth 5 stars & more believe me take it from a South African.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Collection, January 19, 2003

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from New Jersey (Mahwah, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Griot Time: String Music From Mali (Audio CD)

I'd like to thank Eyre for the work put in this excellent collecion of some of the most beautiful pieces of music from Mali. Demonstrates his superb taste. The inclusion of the Wild Goose Chase at the end is especially touching. My Malian friend, who has just recently arrived in the United States, loves this collection as well. Thank you for letting us enjoy this music.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sublime, sensational and masterfully compiled, September 22, 2000

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mladen puljic (New York, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Griot Time: String Music From Mali (Audio CD)

Indisputably a lesson in how to create a "companion cd to a published book" without engaging in arcaneness and academic piffle. This generous and lovingly selected collection stands as a superb listening experience on its own merits. Eyre's calling may be in A&R !