AfroCubism

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When Ry Cooder and producer Nick Gold were putting together the sessions that would become the highly successful <i>Buena Vista Social Club</i> album the plan was to include master musicians from Mali. But due to various problems the Malians were unable to reach Cuba to record. This original vision has finally been realized with <i>AfroCubism</i>. Cuban guitarist and singer Eliades Ochoa and his band are joined by a Malian crew of virtuosi that includes Toumani Diabaté on <i>kora</i>, Bassekou Kouyate on <i>ngoni</i>, singer Kassé Mady Diabaté, and legendary Super Rail Band guitarist Djelimady Tounkara, among others. The result is an extraordinarily rich and rewarding album filled with countless pleasures. West African and Cuban music has long been intertwined and it is thrilling to hear how naturally and beautifully the traditional African instruments blend with Cuban rhythms and guitar styles. Whether performing a Cuban or African song the musicians play off of each other with passion and grace, as they improvise licks and elaborate melody lines. <i>AfroCubism</i> was worth the wait.

via Apple Music