Sira

Ablaye Cissoko & Volker Goetze | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 11, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: ObliqSound
• ASIN: B001EQPDJ2
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,288 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #77 in Music > Jazz > Jazz Fusion

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and Enticing!, February 11, 2009

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MH "maryam" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sira (Audio CD)

What a beautiful combination of Kora, Trumpet and vocals! It is a deeply touching CD, with great sensitivity and playfulness. The way in which the trumpet weaves into the songs, its muted tones is both complimentary and a contrast to the harpsichord like sound of the Kora and a mix of European and African. Ablaye Cissoko's voice is at times so filled with emotion it is hard not let oneself be taken on the journery with him.


A couple of the songs are playful, light and fun leaving a feeling of joy and perfection.

If you enjoy Kora from the Diabates of Mali I would highly recommend this CD. If you are not familiar with Kora, I recommend this CD as well. And if you are wanting to go on a beautifully touching journery into the depths of the soul of this music I highly recommend this CD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only one other customer review? Dang!, June 2, 2010

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0Brian0 (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sira (MP3 Download)

This was easily the best album I purchased in 2008 and 2009. It is incomparably beautiful. But don't take my word for it - just listen to the samples!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soothing to my Soul!, November 10, 2010

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Mojo (Ojai, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sira (Audio CD)

One of my ALL-TIME FAVORITE ALBUMS. I LOVE THIS CD!!! Stunningly beautiful, refreshing and soothing, this unique blend of Western soft Jazz trumpet, and the Eastern sound of the Kora (rich harp-like tones with soft Middle Eastern resonances...African actually,) both are woven between Ablaye's soulful and heartfelt vocals. The tone of his voice is pure and peaceful, and I feel as if I know of what he sings; the human condition, commonality we all share. No lyrics on their website however, so I'll just have to wonder. Ablaye Cissoko, a Kora player and vocalist from Senegal, and Volker Goetze, a New York trained trumpeter from Germany, are genius'. Listen to this album for relaxation, serenity, breath, calming,... perfect candlelight dinner music, or for something sumptuous to dance to. It touches the soul and transports to another place. Enjoy!
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