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HABIB KOITÉ & BAMADA
Album Title: Fôly!—Live Around the World
Producer(s): Michael De Bock, Daniel Boivin
Genre: WORLD
Label/Catalog Number: World Village 468021
Release Date: Jan. 13
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: January 24, 2004
Malian guitarist/singer Habib Koité is without question one of the most gifted and compelling performers on the contemporary Afropop scene—and this joyous, vibrant two-disc set serves as affirmation of his place of pride. Fusing gentle, almost singer/ songwriter-like vocals with high-energy playing that draws its inspiration from myriad Malian styles, Koité and his band Bamada soar through a collection of their hits. Highlights include the gently propulsive currents of "Ma Ya," the eminently danceable beats of "Nanale" and the sly wit of "Cigarette Abana" (the song that rocketed Koité to stardom across West Africa). This specially priced set lasts for well more than two hours. Of course, when spent in such good company, the time passes in a flash.—AT
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