Ali and Toumani
| Ali and Toumani | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | February 23, 2010 |
| Recorded | Livingston Studios, London 24th,25th,26th June 2005 |
| Genre | African Blues |
| Length | 49:41 |
| Label | World Circuit |
| Producer | Nick Gold |
Ali and Toumani is a 2010 record by Malian musicians Ali Farka Touré on the guitar and providing vocals and Toumani Diabaté on the kora. The album was released after Touré's death in 2006.[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ruby" | 5:50 |
| 2. | "Sabu Yerkoy" | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Bé Mankan" | 5:07 |
| 4. | "Doudou" | 4:42 |
| 5. | "Warbé" | 4:47 |
| 6. | "Samba Geladio" | 3:13 |
| 7. | "Sina Mory" | 4:23 |
| 8. | "56" | 6:53 |
| 9. | "Fantasy" | 2:15 |
| 10. | "Machengoidi" | 5:01 |
| 11. | "Kala Djula" | 3:25 |
Musicians
- Ali Farka Touré – guitar (tracks 1-11)
- Toumani Diabate – kora (tracks 1-11)
- Orlando "Cachaíto" López – bass (tracks 1,2,5,6,11)
- Vieux Farka Touré – congas (tracks 2,5,11) backing vocals (track 2)
- Souleye Kané – backing vocals (track 2)
- Ali Magassa – backing vocals (track 2)
- Tim Keiper – percussion (track 5,11)
Professional reviews
- Kitty Empire (February 14, 2010). "Ali Farka Touré and Toumani Diabaté: Ali and Toumani". Guardian Observer. Guardian News and Media.
References
- "Ali and Toumani" Makes Metacritic List of Best-Reviewed Albums of 2010, January 12, 2011