Name: Dununya par Kakande
Brand: Kakande
SKU: 616892948322
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

West Africa meets America on this disc, and West Africa definitely wins. Guinean griot Famoro Dioubaté relies heavily on this tradition, both for songs and his balafon (akin to a xylophone) playing. Even his original compositions, such as "Kakande" are strongly influenced by the music he learned growing up. What sets this disc apart is the arrangements, that bring in Western players on flute, sax and cello to complement the African instruments. They play a largely subservient role, however, adding color and texture to the pieces without altering the framework -- the closest to a real merge between cultures comes on the title cut. Overall it's a very successful mix, never forgetting its roots, whether on the lovely "Nina Kaba" or "Paya Paya," which features an unusual heirloom -- a balafon solo handed down by Dioubaté's grandfather. The more upbeat material rocks gorgeously to an African beat, and the whole thing is an absolute joy.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo

1. Kakande

par Kakande

Artiste Principal: Kakande; Interprète principal
Compositeur: Famoro Dioubate; Compositeur

2. Bani

par Kakande

Artiste Principal: Kakande; Interprète principal
Compositeur: Traditional Melody With Original Lyrics By Famoro Dioubate; Compositeur

3. Mariama Traoré

par Kakande

Artiste Principal: Kakande; Interprète principal
Compositeur: Famoro Dioubate; Compositeur

4. Nina Kaba

par Kakande

Artiste Principal: Kakande; Interprète principal
Compositeur: Traditional Melody With Original Lyrics By Famoro Dioubate; Compositeur

5. Souaresi

par Kakande

Artiste Principal: Kakande; Interprète principal
Compositeur: Traditional Music And Lyrics With Additional Original Lyrics By Missia Saran Dioubate
Lyrics With Additional Original Lyrics By Missia Saran Dioubate
Traditional Music; Compositeur