BOUBACAR TRAORI- Kongo Magni

Producer: Christian Mousset World Village
Release Date: Sept. 13

Boubacar Traore is one of Mali's great singer/songwriters, and fine guitarist as well. His path has led him away from music for extended periods, and it is only in the last decade that he has gained prominence among world music fans. "Kongo Magni," however, is a stellar CD, and it is bound to captivate multitude of listeners. The album features nine original songs, all of which impart an uncannily bluesy feel. Recording with a handful of players who perform on calabash, balafon. accordion, harmonica, kamele ngoni and percussion, Traore lays down a long, sweet feel good groove. The most captivating tune, "Kanou," spins out a hypnotic circular riff beneath Traore's subtle vocal and Regis Gizavo's sinuous accordion