The Original Sound Of Mali 2 (CD)

Following the success of ‘The Original Sound of Mali’ compilation, we return with another explorative delve into the wonders of Malian music compiled by French writer, journalist and Grammy-nominated compiler Florent Mazzoleni and Mr Bongo’s very own David Buttle.

Restoring, reissuing and contextualising iconic tracks from Ousmane Kouyaté & Ambassadeurs Internationaux, Rail Band, Les Messagers du Mali, Mystère Jazz de Tombouctou and many more, the second compilation in this series dives ever further into the richness of post-independence music emanating out of Mali. One in which traditional foundations and instrumentation, blended with modern musical advances and influence.

\[CD\] CD version comes with unique cover image artwork. Includes booklet with extensive liner notes from Florent Mazzoleni.
\[2LP\] Includes A5 booklet liner notes from Florent Mazzoleni.

Track List:

1. Ousmane Kouyaté & Ambassadeurs Internationaux – Kefimba
2. Bouba et Sokona Sacko – Mamaniya
3. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Get Up James
4. Allata Broulaye – Moussokéléyato
5. Tentemba Jazz du Mali – Yayoroba
6. Tjiwara Band de Kati — Kogola
7. Rail Band – Massaré Mousso
8. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Matou Kagni
9. Mystère Jazz de Tombouctou – Sidi Yahia
10. Allata Broulaye – Yayoroba
11. Les Messagers du Mali – Diamana Diarra
12. Tjiwara Band de Kati – Midnight Hour