Ali & Toumani |  | Artists: Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate
Label: Nonesuch
Category: Music
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,321
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5
UPC: 075597980110
EAN: 0075597980110
ASIN: B0030U1U6U
Release Date: February 23, 2010
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| • | Ruby | | • | Sabu Yerkoy | | • | Be Mankan | | • | Doudou | | • | Warbé | | • | Samba Geladio | | • | Sina Mory | | • | 56 | | • | Fantasy | | • | Machengoidi | | • | Kaja Djula |
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Product Description
Ali and Toumani is the second and final album pairing the late Malian guitar virtuoso Ali Farka Touré and kora master Toumani Diabaté . Recorded over three afternoons at London's Livingston Studios in 2005, with contributions from the late
Orlando 'Cachaito' Lopez (Buena Vista Social Club) on bass, Ali and Toumani is the follow-up to the duo's Grammy Award-winning 'In the Heart of the Moon.' The new album was produced by Nick Gold and recorded by Jerry Boys, the same production team behind the collaboration's first effort. It is the also the last album recorded by Ali Farka Touré, who
passed away on March 7, 2006.
The duo's new release presents their usual playfulness, effervescence, and mastery in further exploration of songs reaching back into both musicians' pasts. 'It wasn't about covering old songs just because there weren't any new ones, no
not at all,' said Diabaté, continuing: 'It was about revealing all the different possibilities once again... I believe this album to
be stronger and wiser, better than 'In the Heart of the Moon.' Simultaneously reverent and informal, this album brings
together the divergent folk and classical traditions from Northern and Southern Mali, creating a loving homage to the West African nation that is thoroughly appropriate for the late Touré's last recording. In the words of Diabaté, 'what we are doing
is very important because we are both, above all, Malians. It's about love, sincerity, [and] solidarity.'
Album Description
The second and final album pairing the late Malian guitar virtuoso Ali Farka Tour, and kora master Toumani Diabat, . Recorded over three afternoons at London's Livingston Studios in 2005, with contributions from the late Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez (Buena Vista Social Club) on bass, Ali and Toumani is the follow-up to the duo's Grammy Award-winning In The Heart Of The Moon. This album was produced by Nick Gold and recorded by Jerry Boys, the same production team behind the collaboration's first effort. It is the also the last album recorded by Ali Farka Tour,, who passed away on March 7, 2006.
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"When you listen to this album... March 23, 2010
Friederike Knabe (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
"...it's like you're reading a book about Ali..." With these words Toumani Diabaté opened his introduction to this, the last recording made with the late Ali Farka Touré. The eleven pieces on this exceedingly beautiful CD tell the story not only of the legendary blues man Ali Farka but of both virtuosi - Toumani at the kora and Ali Farka with the guitar - and their close friendship and harmonious collaboration that evolved during the last years of Ali Farka's life.
Anybody who has enjoyed their individual music and recordings for many years and their first, outstanding, joint production of In the Heart of the Moon will want to add this album to their collection. Yet, newcomers to Mali music will find this set of mostly instrumental songs especially rewarding. The tunes, all rooted in the history of the different regions of Mali, are gentle and subtle and richly melodious. Their styles reflect their respective ethnic cultures: Ali comes from the northern Songraï and Toumani from a long line of (southern) Mandé griot tradition. As Toumani explains in the accompanying notes, the melodies have been "refined" over several sessions to perfection; they are the outcome of an ever deepening mutual understanding of the two artists and appreciation of their musical roots and talents. Some of the pieces, familiar to one or the other, had never been recorded before or not in this combination of instruments. Others, were developed ad hoc from traditional melodies and historical stories. All are rich and diverse and illustrate why Mali plays such an important role in West African music. It is impossible to choose a favourite or two. Listen to all of them, many times. A beautiful tribute indeed to both artists.
The recording was made in London and brought Orlando 'Cachaito' Lopez to join the two musicians on bass as well as Ali's son, Vieux Farka and his band for backup instruments and vocals. [Friederike Knabe]
Ali & Toumani May 20, 2010
Robert E. Penn (New York City)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For those who love World Music, this is the epitome. It combines virtuoso performances on both traditional African and modern western instruments. Music for ALL.
Ali & Toumani's Music April 6, 2010
Shirley Smith (Buffalo, New York United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this cd, and it is wonderful addition to my collection of West African music. This music sets up an environment that makes me feel as though I am listening to it live.
Kora Delight May 13, 2010
John Heselton (Nanaimo, Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This recording was the last one made by two of West Africa's pre-eminent folk instrumentalists, due to the death of Ali Farka Toure. Even though Ali was in great pain, the recording demonstrated sensitivity and a working relationship between the two men that was jazz-like in its inter-play. It is Diabate's kora that shines through with shimmering runs and inventive effects that will surely entrance the listener and will ease the commute to work effortlessly. A sample of the music may be heard at [...], the sponsors of both this recording and the previous 'In The Heart of the Moon' recording.
Extraordinary May 20, 2010
Dr. Michael Patrick (New Zealand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
take two megastars with oodles of talent, put them together for their second outing, sit back and listen in awe! I cannot conceive of something better. A must-hear if not a must-purchase
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