Ngoni virtuoso bassekou kouyate can make notes bend like light rays in the. Jama ko, an album by bassekou kouyate, ngoni ba on spotify. Ba power is the fourth very good album by bassekou kouyate, the malian ngoni player, featuring his band ngoni ba, and the singer amy sacko. July, 2010 the malian musician is a master of the ngoni, the african forefather of the banjo that. Bassekou kouyate is the leading proponent of the malian ngoni, a lutelike instrument found throughout west africa. Sep 22, 2018 the worlds best ngoni player can also sing. Bassekou kouyate listen and stream free music, albums, new. Bassekous instrument, the ngoni, is a spike lute and an ancestor of the banjo, sharing its tautskinned drum body, percussive attack, and varied picking techniques.
On the 16th of june 20 one of malis most popular artists bassekou kouyate performed 2 songs from his album jama ko. Griots are esteemed musicianstorytellers whose lineage stretches back centuries. Bassekou kouyate born 1966 is a musician from mali. Ba power how about some serious negoni shredding for you. On the sandy grounds near the sahara of west africa, where the ancient malian empire once flourished, where griots have, for generations, sang the praises of local kings and crooned stories of battles long ago, the unassuming musician bassekou kouyate stands plucking a small stringed instrument called an ngoni the ancestor of the banjo. He was born in garana, baroueli cercle, 60 kilometres from segou in 1966. He is a virtuoso, innovator, stronghold of tradition all at the same time. He was born in garana, baroueli cercle, 60 kilometers from segou in 1966.
Were excited to be able to offer this electrifying taster track, siran fen, as a free download. Ive been seeing all, ive been seeing your soul give me things that ive wanted to know t. Malian maestro bassekou kouyate is a virtuoso picker and musical visionary whose work blurs the lines between west african and american roots music. July, 2010 the malian musician is a master of the ngoni, the african forefather of the banjo that dates back more than 1,000 years. Having collaborated with a number of western musicians, including u2 and carlos santana, kouyate is one of the worlds most visible african artists. Bassekou kouyate has established himself as one of malis most popular artists, both in the recording studio and on the live. For me, ba power has all of the urgency and joyousness that i admire in kouyate s earlier albums, but it seems darker and somewhat more somber as well. Bassekou kouyate is one of the true masters of the ngoni, an ancient traditional lute found throughout west africa. By amplifying and deforming its sound like an electric guitar, he gets the most out of the little. Bassekou kouyate ngoni virtuoso bassekou kouyate can make notes bend like light rays in the desert heat. Bassekou kouyate born in 1966 in garana is a musician from mali. Having collaborated with a number of western musicians, including u2.
Bassekou kouyate and ngoni ba i speak fula sub pop mega mart. With his band ngoni ba, kouyate gives the instrument a twist and makes exciting afro rock. Bassekou kouyate is one of malis bestknown ngoni players. The malian bassekou kouyate is one of the most famous ngoni players, a traditional west african stringed instrument traditionally used in ceremonies. As a malian ngoni forerunner, bassekou kouyate is perhaps one of the top instrumentalists in the world, regardless of genre. Ba power, his fourth fulllength with band ngoni ba, brings it hard. Kouyate is a master of the ngoni, a tiny west african fourstring lute, that. Having collaborated with a number of western musicians, including u2 and carlos read more.
Apr 19, 2015 the ngoni maestro and band have a blast on album no 4. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Bassekou kouyate listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos bassekou kouyate. But they are unlikely to find anything as remarkable. The song featured in the video, jama ko, will be available on itunes. He was born in garana, baroueli cercle, 60 kilometres from segou in. In bassekou the watery pling of the ngoni rocks to a steady beat, not stated outright, but lying under everything, kicking the song along. Since 2005, bassekou has led ngoni ba, the firstever group built around not one but four ngonisall played by members of his. The west african ngoni wizard delivers a masterclass of virtuoso flair in front of an enraptured glastonbury crowd. Bassekou kouyate and his band ngoni ba made one of the best received african albums of 2009. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam.
The venue in islington occupies an old metal work factory and is dark and grubby with the stickiest floor i have trod in many years. I speak fula, released in september followed the hugely successful 2007 segu blue album. He is the master of west africas oldest string instrument, the ngoni. Miri tour oosterpoort groningen the netherlands 27112019.
Bassekou kouyate s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Segu blue is the first of thus far three albums from the family kouyate brothers, nephew, and wife of lead and soprano ngoni lute player bassekou. Bassekou kouyate is a virtuoso of the ngoni west african lute, approximating the larger kora west. This taster for the overlooked sound of segu is suffused with mystery. The album was produced by field musicologist lucy duran of the bbc, an institution which also deemed it as best world music release. After his celebrated debut album segu blue and the grammy nominated follow up i speak fula. Bassekou kouyate in munich, during rehearsals and recording sessions for the upcoming album jama ko 20.
Bassekou kouyate is an ngoni virtuoso from mali and a longtime afropop favorite. Taj mahal describes him as a genius, a living proof that the blues comes from the region of segu. The continent is getting more exposure than ever before, new acts are emerging with pleasing regularity and each year sees established names return on what seems to be a constantly revolving basis. Went to a sold out launch of bassekou kouyate s new album ba power at electrowokz last night. Thats malian maestro bassekou kouyate with a headsup well worth heeding. He has collaborated with many important traditional musicians of his country as well as international such as carlos santana, u2 among many many others. Bassekous instrument, the ngoni, is a spike lute and an ancestor of the banjo, sharing its tautskinned drum body, percussive attack, and varied. Bassekou kouyate was born into the malian caste of musicians and storytellers known as the griots in 1966. Since their first release in 2006, segu blue, the group has been on an incessant touring schedule. His fourth album, ba power, is now out on glitterbeat records.
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