Songhai 2

Songhai | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 18, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hannibal
• ASIN: B00000062K
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,764 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #9 in Music > World Music > Africa > Guinea

Track Listings

1. Sute Monebo

2. Niani

3. Pozo Del Deseo

4. Monte De Los Suspiros

5. Djamana Djana

6. De Jerez A Mali

7. Ndia

8. De La Noche A La Manana

9. Mali Sajio

10. Pozo Del Deseo (Instrumental)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Songhai 2, February 11, 2004

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ronald duke (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songhai 2 (Audio CD)

I also found this as a cassette, in a "99-cent" store, of all places, alongside cheesy oriental imports and a variety of low-quality goods. I was familiar with Ketama, so I snatched it up, thinking I might have a pretty cool find on my hands. I had no idea this would become one of my favorite albums. I have since purchased the first Songhai album, but the second is superior, in my opinion. I have owned it for about 8 years, now, and although the cassette itself is wearing out, the music itself seems to get even better.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A weird and wonderful fusion, May 21, 2001

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rudiger (Hoople, ND) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songhai 2 (Audio CD)

I know nothing about flamenco music or Spanish guitarists, but I got this recording because I dig the Malian musicians on it. The vibe they create with their Iberian compadres is truly something to listen to. The songs run the gamut from the soothing strains of "Pozo del Deseo" to snappy numbers like "Su te mone bo." Songhai's first recording is just as good, though it seems not to be available here. Fans of Malian music--particularly the ubiquitous kora player Toumani Diabate--will no doubt admire this striking and unusual collaboration.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely magical!, June 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Songhai 2 (Audio CD)

I found this album as a tape in a 99 cent bin cause it sounded interesting...and boy did I hit the jackpot! Its easily one of the most beautiful albums I've ever heard. The song pozo del deseo is just magical. The album has both african and spanish sounding parts to which combine very well. I went out and bought the other album after listening to this, and its great too.