<p>The late Malian guitarist Lobi Traore was a dazzling soloist, whose angular, percussive approach combined a rocker&rsquo;s adventurous edge with a bluesman&rsquo;s piercing sensibility. The set&rsquo;s six selections are predominantly furious, uptempo workouts, with Traore&rsquo;s driving licks and riffs matched by multiple acoustic textures, beats and instruments. It&rsquo;s an expressive and joyous collection, one that&rsquo;s a great showcase for Traore&rsquo;s skills. He enjoyed experimenting with volume, feedback, and pace, sometimes competing with band mates and other times playing off them. From the opening moments of the initial selection &ldquo;Makono&rdquo; to the finale &ldquo;Mata Gasi Ka Bon,&rdquo; Lobi Traore and comrades played infectious, relentless songs that filled dance floors and highlighted his charismatic brilliance.</p>

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