Mali to Memphis

Putumayo Presents (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 26, 1999)
• Original Release Date: January 26, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B00000GWYD
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,596 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #3 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Africa
  • #8 in Music > World Music > Africa > Mali
  • #9 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > Memphis Blues

Track Listings

1. Mon Amour, Ma Cherie - Amadou And Mariam

2. I'm In The Mood - John Lee Hooker

3. Sirata - Habib Koite

4. Sabali - Rokia Traore

5. You Don't Know My Mind - Guy Davis

6. Kar Kar Madison - Boubacar Traore

7. Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down - Eric Bibb

8. Dounouya - Lobi Traore

9. My Home Is In The Delta - Muddy Waters

10. Standing In My Doorway Crying - Jessie Mae Hemphill

11. Sabari - Baba Djan

12. Queen Bee - Taj Mahal

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I really love this CD, May 24, 2003

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mali to Memphis (Audio CD)

I love the music of Mali--the home of Timbuktu and some really amazing musicians. Their music and its five-tone scale is supposed to be the roots of the Blues. Though the slave trade was mostly a coastal event (Mali is land-locked), wars in the area resulted in prisoners who ended up on slave ships heading for America. The rich Mali music tradtion may have created our American blues.

Here, side by side, Mali musicians play their music with a mix of electric guitar and traditional harp-lute along with cuts by John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters. The music is arranged cleverly--you can hear the similarities quite clearly. But aside from being interesting historically, this music is just plain great to hear. The cd has fascinating liner notes, too.

I've already played this twice through just out of the box, and I know this is going to be one of my play-all-the-time CD's.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is a classic addition to any blues collection., February 9, 1999

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This review is from: Mali to Memphis (Audio CD)

Putumayo unveils the connection between Mali and Memphis that was always there but not always sufficiently appreciated. I find myself listening to the almost hypnotic track "Mon Amour, Ma Cherie" over and over. Johnny Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters never sounded better. Absolutely beautiful! Triumph and strength over sadness!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great mixture of artists and songs, May 3, 2001

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Paul H. Rich (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mali to Memphis (Audio CD)

If you like Putumayo discs, this one is a must-have! The collection of artists is spectacular and the music is upbeat and easy to listen to. I've given this disc to people that have never heard of Putumayo nor own anything quite like this and the response has always been positive.