Habib Koite & Bamada - Afriki
2007

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Amazon.com - Editorial reviews
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 group's sound. For the first time, Habib invited female singers to lend their striking tonality to his compositions. Hassey Sarre, the late violinist for Ali Farka Toure and Afel Bocoum's, 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... 
http://www.amazon.com/Afriki-Habib-Koite/dp/B000SKJR3S

"His reputation as a guitar player has become almost mythical, combining rock and classical techniques with Malian tunings that make the guitar sound like a kora or ngonni."
-- The New York Times 

"the biggest pop star of the West African nation of Mali."
-- Rolling Stone

Tracks
1- Namania
2- N'tesse
3- Africa
4- Fimani
5- NBA
6- Mali Ba
7- Barra
8- N'Teri
9- Nta Dima
10- Massake
11- Titati

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