Ma Ya by Habib Koité - Uhune

ALBUM

As vast as Africa is, it stands to reason that the continent would offer a diversity of pop music. Those who've listened to mostly soukous or zouk might think of African pop as exuberant, fast and hyper, but those whose only exposure to African music was contemporary Ethiopian pop might think of Afro-pop as moody and dusky. Reflective and folk-like, Habib Koite's Ma Ya is a far cry from African dance music. In 1998, the expressive Malian singer/guitarist enjoyed a lot of exposure in both Africa and Europe with Ma Ya, which didn't come out in the U.S. until early 1999. Backed by his band, Bamada, Koite is expressive and evocative on originals such as "Kumbin," "Wassive" and "Foro Bana." You might not understand the lyrics that Koite is singing, but it's obvious that he brings a lot of feeling and charisma to them.
© Alex Henderson /TiVo

1. I Mada

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

2. Wassiye

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

3. Ma Ya

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

4. Bitile

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

5. Sirata

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

6. Foro Bana

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

7. Saramaya

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

8. Kumbin

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

9. Mara Kaso

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

10. Pula Ku

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

11. Komine

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

12. Manssa Cise

by Habib Koité

Primary Artist: Habib Koité
Kélétigui Diabaté; Main Performer
Performer: Habib Koite; Performer
Composer: Habib Koité; Composer
Lyricist: Habib Koité; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 0 minutes and 50 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Africa, World, Worldwide, African, Afro-Pop, Mali

Label

Contre-Jour

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

Belgium

Language

Yoruba

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 25, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5413820000030