Customer Reviews

Mali Koura (Dig)

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What the #%@! is wrong with America? This is some of the most exciting music being made anywhere in the world today. It may be smooth but it's NOT boring. It's warm and alive and soulful and inventive. I just took a friend to go see Issa Bagayogo at Yoshi's in Oakland, and my buddy was bending strangers' ears half an hour later about how great this guy is. Get this cd! Now. Put down those U2 imitators, the Jay-z wannabees, and god help us, the American Idol losers, and pick up some real music for a change. Geez.

Issa should be appealing to anyone who likes good smooth music. I spend most of my time on the road and Issa is always in the mix. "Mali Koura", the latest release form Issa Bagayogo is his best to date. I have read many reviews of his music and I must say that I don't know as much about his background as some, but I can tell you one thing for sure - this guy has one of the smoothest/coolest voices ever. I don't have a clue as to what he is saying, but I just don't care. I make it up as I sing along to it. This is sort of Jazz - Afro-Beat - Chill all rolled into one nice package.

This is an intensely good, supremely musical, exceptionally modern take on the Afro-beat genre. Exceptional -

After I listen to music like this I can't find anything on the radio worth listening to. Powerful without being overpowering. Melody and rhythm that requires body movement.

Wow, love this guy. If you like world music and the African sound you are sure to take Issa into your heart and soul, which is where he comes from with his beautiful sound.

I'm pulled in by this voice, melodic and sensual. A variety of unusual instruments, a combination of many musical art forms & sounds all make for a CD I can't stop listening to.