Various Artists: The Original Sound Of Mali (Vinyl 2xLP)

The Original Sound Of Mali compiled by David ‘Mr Bongo’ Buttle, Vik Sohonie (Ostinato Records) and Florent Mazzoleni. As featured as 'Compilation of the Week' on Lauren Laverne's BBC 6Music show.

Malian music is a deep, lyrical form of African music. Those of us deeply entranced by Malian culture, and, in particular, the immense hypnotic beauty of Malian music, have put together a selection of songs from across the country.

1. Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija — Nissodia
2. Rail Band —  Mouodilo
3. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako — M'Bouram-Mousso
4. Super Tentemba Jazz — Mangan
5. Sory Bamba — Yayoroba
6. Super Djata Band — Worodara
7. Zani Diabaté et Le Super Djata Band — Fadingna Kouma
8. Salif Keita, Ambassadeurs International — Mandjou
9. Alou Fané & Daouda Sangaré — Komagni Bèla
10. Super Djata Band de Bamako — Mali Ni Woula
11. Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija — Fama Allah