On 4th November 2014, exactly 50 years to the day from the world premiere of ‘In C’, the composer said: “I am overwhelmed and delighted by this CD. I was not quite prepared for such an incredible journey, hearing the soul of Africa in joyous flight over those 53 patterns of ‘In C’. This ensemble feeds the piece with ancient threads of musical wisdom and humanity indicating to me that this work is a vessel ready to receive and be shaped by the spontaneous feelings and colours of the magician/musician. I could not ask for a greater gift for this daughter’s 50th birthday.”
- First African version of Terry Riley’s minimalist classic In C
- Conducted by André De Ridder who has worked with Max Richter, Bryce Dessner (The National), These New Puritans, Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead), Nico Muhly, Owen Pallet, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Halle Orchestra (Assistant Conductor), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Young Conductor in Association)
- Limited edition vinyl (500 copies)
FULL LIST OF PERFORMERS:
Adama Koita: Kamel N'goni
Alou Coulibaly: Calabash
Andi Toma: Additional Percussion, Kalimba
André de Ridder: Violin, Baritone-guitar, Kalimba
Badou Mbaye: Djembe, Percussion
Brian Eno, Bijou, Olugbenga: Vocals
Cheick Diallo: Flutes
Damon Albarn: Melodica
Defily Sako, Modibo Diawara : Kora
Guindo Sala: Imzad
Kalifa Koné, Mémé Koné: Balafon
Nick Zinner, Jeff Wootton: Guitar