Sunday, October 07, 2007
Boubacar Traore
Face A
Mariama
Benidigmamogo
Mantjini
Diarabi
Face B
Kele
Kayes-Ba
Khobe Natouma
Pierrette
This might just be the best of all the awesome tapes from Africa I've heard thus far.
The film about Mali's Boubacar Traore, I'll Sing For You, is incredibly beautiful, as are these and other Boubacar Traore recordings. Go see him perform live if you can.
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Yeah, great stuff! Any chance you know what year this tape was released?
Permalink | posted by 
: 7:51 PM, October 12, 2007
: 7:51 PM, October 12, 2007
I found this same album named "Mariama" on iTunes and Amazon. Same tracks with better sound quality.
This is totally beautiful.
I really dig the plaintive, solitary vibe, and the classic unintentionally psychedelic production values.
Strange, but it reminds vaguely of some Indonesian Gitar Tunggal music.
I've got some of that posted on my blog,
http://endofworldmusic.blogspot.com
I really dig the plaintive, solitary vibe, and the classic unintentionally psychedelic production values.
Strange, but it reminds vaguely of some Indonesian Gitar Tunggal music.
I've got some of that posted on my blog,
http://endofworldmusic.blogspot.com
hey there,
my english is not so good, but wanted to tell you, that this blog is just AWESOME. much much respect for that.
i'm listening to the boubacar traore tape right now, can't describe my feelings... i love african music SO MUCH.
thank you thank you thank you for this great music you share!
greets from germany!
my english is not so good, but wanted to tell you, that this blog is just AWESOME. much much respect for that.
i'm listening to the boubacar traore tape right now, can't describe my feelings... i love african music SO MUCH.
thank you thank you thank you for this great music you share!
greets from germany!
Permalink | posted by : 11:57 AM, October 30, 2007
: 11:57 AM, October 30, 2007
I've been reading your blog for a while, and I have to say that I have gone totally crazy for this and the Kandja Kouyate tapes. I heard some other things by these artists since, and I don't know what it is about the cassettes that make the recordings feel more incredible, but thanks for blowing my mind.
thank you so much for this album. beautiful indeed
Permalink | posted by : 7:45 AM, November 16, 2007
: 7:45 AM, November 16, 2007
Wow. I saw this cat at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage in Washinton two years back. http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/artist_detail.cfm?artist_id=BOUBTRAORE
thank you for posting.
thank you for posting.
Thanks for the Kennedy Center link. There are two full length show that play in Real Player. I'm watching one right now, and it is fantastic.
That show must have been amazing.
That show must have been amazing.
boubacar performing live = one of the best living african artists by far... glad ya'll are enjoying. thanks for the comments!
Hi, and thanks for a great blog. I just finished reading a book by Lieve Joris called Mali Blues, and the last third of the book is about her encounters with Boubacar Traoré. It's certainly worth a look for those who enjoy his music.
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Permalink | posted by : 5:18 AM, January 25, 2008
: 5:18 AM, January 25, 2008
Incredible stuff man! I can't describe my feelings for your amazing blog. Boubacar Traore is one of a kind, a real masterpiece. Thank you so much for your gifts!
Hi,
I would recommand the "Kongo Magni" album, his last one. Boubacar still plays his unique solo-guitar style, but invites some guest to improve his songs, with harmonica, accordeon or kamale n'goni. Great ! The fact that this guy could evolve at his age makes me optimistic.
I would recommand the "Kongo Magni" album, his last one. Boubacar still plays his unique solo-guitar style, but invites some guest to improve his songs, with harmonica, accordeon or kamale n'goni. Great ! The fact that this guy could evolve at his age makes me optimistic.
Your blog is absolutely fantastic, thank you so much. I'm just starting to explore African music, and the track-by-track layout makes it a lot easier than most blogs.
You can download the CD version of this album at:
http://www.welove-music.net/2008/12/boubacar-traor-mariama_31.html
Please keep up the good work!
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You can download the CD version of this album at:
http://www.welove-music.net/2008/12/boubacar-traor-mariama_31.html
Please keep up the good work!
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