Habib Koite - Afriki, 2007
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| 01. Namania [04:10]
| 02. Ntesse [04:31]
| 03. Africa [04:50]
| 04. Fimani [04:27]
| 05. Nba [04:38]
| 06. Mali Ba [04:43]
| 07. Barra [03:47]
| 08. Nteri [04:34]
| 09. Nta Dima [03:04]
| 10. MassakΘ [03:52]
| 11. Titati [03:23]
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| .. [45:59]
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| >> 67,5MB
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| It seems ironic that an album that was recorded on three continents
| finds Habib focusing so intently on his roots. As always, Habib takes a
| unique pan-Malian approach, drawing on a wide range of cultural
| expressions from the diverse regions of his native land. A number of
| guest musicians added new flavors to the groups sound. For the first
| time, Habib invited female singers to lend their striking tonality to
| his compositions. Hassey SarrΘ, the late violinist for Ali Farka TourΘ
| and Afel Bocoums, contributed haunting melodies and ornaments on
| "Barra". On the song "Nta Dima", Habib invited a troupe of traditional
| animal horn trumpet players in an effort to expose a fading musical
| legacy.
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| The overarching theme of Afriki, which means "Africa" in the Malian
| Bambara language, is about the strengths and challenges of Mali in
| particular and the African continent in general. He speaks to a young
| generation of Africans in the hopes of convincing them to cherish their
| traditions and recognize the positive aspects of life in Africa.
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