Although I have never
heard of Toumani Diabaté before, The Mandé Variations was music to
the soul and is truly one of the more inspirational world music CD's
available.
Toumandi Diabaté's current CD
is inspired by the Mandé empire
which brings together a world almost totally forgotten as he plays a
variety of tunes inspired by his ancestors.
Ironically, the style,
although based in folklore sometimes feels like it has a modern edge
to the sounds with its bass, humbling sounds that almost transforms
the viewer to this ancient world of how it may or may not have
sounded.
At the end of the day Toumandi Diabaté is a true genius of
contemporary world music and although the CD may not be for
everyone, if you are interested in world music than I highly suggest
that you investigate the man called Toumandi Diabaté.
Track Listing
1. Si Naani
2. Elyne Road
3. Ali Farka Toure
4. Kaunding Cissoko
5. Ismael Drame
6. Djourou Kara Nany
7. El Nabiyouna
8. Cantelowes
