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This album introduced me to the stunning Wassoulou music of Mali. Mesmerizing rhythms, with soaring vocals full of intensity and passion. One of my all time favourite albums.
Favorite track: Kamelemba.
Recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm)
except
- backing vocals recorded by Barou Oumar Diallo et Yaya Diarra at Studio Yeelen (Bamako)
- percussions recorded by Philippe Brun & Andreas Unge at Studio Bois & Charbon (Paris)
Backing Vocals directed by Cheick Tidiane Seck
Produced by Andreas Unge - Additional production by a.l.b.e.r.t
Mixed by Bertrand Fresel at Studio Juno (Paris)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
Bass, guitars, marimba, shakers, keyboards recorded by Vincent Taurelle at Studio La Marquise (Pantin, Fr)
Drums recorded by Philippe Brun & Andreas Unge at Studio Bois & Charbon (Paris)
Lead vocal recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm)
Backing vocals recorded by Barou Oumar Diallo et Yaya Diarra at Studio Yeelen (Bamako)
Backing Vocals directed by Cheick Tidiane Seck
Produced by A.l.b.e.r.t
Mixed by Bertrand Fresel at Studio Juno (Paris)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
3. Fadjamou
Tony Allen - Drums
Andreas Unge - Bass
Guimba Kouyate - Electric Guitar, claps
Benogo Diakité - Kamelé N´goni
Jesper Nodenström - Hammond Organ,Wurlitzer
Sebastian Notini - Talking Drum, Block, perc efx
Thomas Eby - Congas, chekere, shaker, cowbell, claps
Recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm), except
- drums recorded by Philippe Brun & Andreas Unge at Studio Bois & Charbon (Paris)
- backing vocals recorded by Barou Oumar Diallo et Yaya Diarra at Studio Yeelen (Bamako)
Backing Vocals directed by Cheick Tidiane Seck
Produced by Andreas Unge - Additional production by A.l.b.e.r.t
Mixed by Bertrand Fresel at Juno Studio (Paris)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
4. Kamelemba
Vincent Taeger - Drums, conga
Ludovic Bruni - Bass Guitar
Vincent Taurelle - Keyboards
Jesper Nordenström - Piano, wurlitzer, keyboards
Benogo Diakité - Kamele ngoni, Karignan
Guimba Kouyate - Electric guitar
Thomas Eby - Congas
Oumou Sangaré - Lead vocal
Valerie Belinga, Oumou Sangaré - Backing Vocals
Drums, conga, bass guitars, keyboards recorded by Vincent Taurelle at Studio La Marquise (Pantin, Fr)
Lead vocal, Kamele ngoni, Karignan, Guitars, Piano, Wurlitzer, keyboards recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm)
Backing vocals recorded by Philippe Brun & Andreas Unge at Studio Bois & Charbon (Paris)
Produced by A.l.b.e.r.t - Additional production by Andreas Unge
Mixed by Bertrand Fresel at Juno Studio (Paris)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
Oumou Sangaré - Lead & backing vocals, karignan, claps
Valerie Belinga - Backing Vocals
Recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm) except lead vocal recorded by Philippe Brun & Andreas Unge at Studio Bois & Charbon (Paris)
Produced by Andreas Unge - Additional production by a.l.b.e.r.t
Mixed by Bertrand Fresel at Juno Studio (Paris)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
6. Djoukourou
Vincent Taeger - Drums
Etienne Mbappe - Bass
Vincent Taurelle - Keyboards
Ludovic Bruni, Vincent Taurelle, Vincent Taeger - Claps
Drums, keyboards recorded by Vincent Taurelle at Studio La Marquise (Pantin)
Lead vocal, guitars recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm)
Backing vocals recorded by Barou Oumar Diallo et Yaya Diarra at studio Yeelen (Bamako)
Bass guitar recorded by Bertrand Fresel at Studio Juno (Paris)
Backing Vocals directed by Cheick Tidiane Seck
Produced by A.l.b.e.r.t.
Mixed by Bertrand Fresel at Studio Juno (Paris)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
7. Kounkoun
Vincent Taeger - Drums
Ludovic Bruni - Bass guitar
Guimba Kouyate - Acoustic and electric guitar
Benogo Diakité - Kamele ngoni
Jesper Nordenström - Wurlitzer
Ludovic Bruni, Vincent Taurelle, Vincent Taeger - Claps
Drums, bass guitar, keyboards recorded by Vincent Taurelle at Studio La Marquise (Pantin, Fr)
Lead vocals, kamele ngoni, guitars, Wurlitzer recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm)
Backing vocals recorded by Barou Oumar Diallo et Yaya Diarra at studio Yeelen (Bamako)
Backing Vocals directed by Cheick Tidiane Seck
Produced by A.l.b.e.r.t - Additional production by Andreas Unge
Mixed by Bertrand Fresel at Studio Juno (Paris)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
Recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm)
Produced by Andreas Unge - Additional production by a.l.b.e.r.t
Mixed by Vincent Taurelle at Studio La Marquise (Pantin, Fr)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
9. Mogoya
Oumou Sangaré - Lead and backing vocals
Clément Petit - Cello and synths
Jesper Nordenström - Keyboards, effects
Recorded by Simon Nordberg and Andreas Unge at Stureparken Studio (Stockholm) and by Clément Petit in Paris
Arranged by Clement Petit
Mixed by Florian Monchatre at Flam Studios (Paris)
Mastered by Chab at Chab Mastering Studio (Paris)
Dearest Arooj, firstly thank you. My brother died this year n what can be said about such loss n sadness. I saw n heard you at The end of the Road in England. I spent many years in India n love all the music, poetry of your heritage. Thankyou Arooj❤️ ben1769
Like so many others, this came like a bolt out of the blue and, even though it's well before payday, I had to have this astonishing album on vinyl to prove it exists. The feel of the tunes makes me feel like the Impressions do, Curtis Mayfield, the big spaces and instinctive horns and stuff drifting in and out. Great grooves and I can see lots of ghosts nodding along to this with big smiles on their faces. At last! Anthony Cottrell
The Malian band had their equipment destroyed by radical extremists; Sahel Sounds is donating all proceeds from this release to the band. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 6, 2024
