Lobi Traore - Raw Electric Blues from Bamako
We saw Lobi Traore for the first time in one of the many dimly lit grimy night clubs of Bamako. His overdriven amp, ungrounded fuzzbox pedal and the occasional blast of feedback made for a raw electric blues soundscape distinctly African in its rhythm and phrasing. Ever since, we have wanted to capture that sound. This album does just that.
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Douda Danbele
Douda Danbele was born in 1969 in Segou. He is Jacoub Kone's apprentice, and now makes his living as a musician. Besides djembe, he sings, plays djeli dun-dun, and minianka dun-dun. He has toured around Mali with his ensemble, and has played in France. These days he performs in many ceremonies in and around Segou, and with Papa Gawsou Diarra's orchestra.