The Mandé Variations
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The Mandé Variations is a studio album
by Toumani Diabaté
. Unlike many of his recordings which feature large ensembles, it consists of solo Kora
throughout. The influences range from traditional Kora pieces to modern Western music.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Toumani Diabaté
Toumani Diabaté
Toumani Diabaté is a Malian kora player. In addition to performing the traditional music of Mali, he has also been involved in cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles.-Biography:...
. Unlike many of his recordings which feature large ensembles, it consists of solo Kora
Kora (instrument)
The kora is a 21-string bridge-harp used extensively in West Africa.-Description:A kora is built from a large calabash cut in half and covered with cow skin to make a resonator, and has a notched bridge. It does not fit well into any one category of western instruments and would have to be...
throughout. The influences range from traditional Kora pieces to modern Western music.
Track listing
- "Si Naani" - 10:31
- "Elyne Road" - 8:50
- "Ali Farka Toure" - 6:20
- "Kaounding Cissoko" - 6:27
- "Ismael Drame" - 5:45
- "Djourou Kara Nany" - 6:53
- "El Nabiyouna" - 6:03
- "Cantelowes" - 6:57