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Lassana Diabate- Bala [Reissue] (CD)

SKU: 093076040629
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There's a rich resonance to the music of Fodé Lassana Diabaté, whose music has travelled with him from his griot family in West Africa to the North American coast of Unama'kik (Cape Breton). Bala, his first album of purely balafón music, brings together traditional pieces with roots in the Mande empire, original compositions inspired by his time in Unama'kik, and tributes to friends and family members. Diabaté has developed a unique practice on the balafón-a traditional melodic percussion instrument similar to the marimba-in order to perform pieces with a broad cross-section of musicians from diverse global traditions. His playing is expressive and animated, the product of his dedication to his craft, his openness to collaboration, and his journeys around the world.

Tracklist:

  1. Cape Breton
  2. Tokonou
  3. Samuel
  4. The Farmer's Tune
  5. Sossofoli (Korogba)
  6. Nana Triban
  7. Kanou
  8. Hommage A Kassé Mady
  9. Sirfou
  10. Kaira
  11. The Jala Tree
  12. Aissata Hommage A Maman
  13. Mariama Siré

UPC > 093076040629

Format > New CD

Label > Smithsonian Folkways

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Lassana Diabate- Bala [Reissue] (CD)

SKU: 093076040629
Regular price ¥132.00
Unit price
per

Release Date: 12.12.2025

 
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There's a rich resonance to the music of Fodé Lassana Diabaté, whose music has travelled with him from his griot family in West Africa to the North American coast of Unama'kik (Cape Breton). Bala, his first album of purely balafón music, brings together traditional pieces with roots in the Mande empire, original compositions inspired by his time in Unama'kik, and tributes to friends and family members. Diabaté has developed a unique practice on the balafón-a traditional melodic percussion instrument similar to the marimba-in order to perform pieces with a broad cross-section of musicians from diverse global traditions. His playing is expressive and animated, the product of his dedication to his craft, his openness to collaboration, and his journeys around the world.

Tracklist:

  1. Cape Breton
  2. Tokonou
  3. Samuel
  4. The Farmer's Tune
  5. Sossofoli (Korogba)
  6. Nana Triban
  7. Kanou
  8. Hommage A Kassé Mady
  9. Sirfou
  10. Kaira
  11. The Jala Tree
  12. Aissata Hommage A Maman
  13. Mariama Siré

UPC > 093076040629

Format > New CD

Label > Smithsonian Folkways

Shop online at Darkside Records.

Follow us on Instagram.