Album

Niafunké

Ali Farka Toure

1999 · Blues, Folk, World, & Country

Niafunké by Ali Farka Toure

Niafunké is a Blues album by Ali Farka Toure, originally released in 1999. On Gatefold: 7 pressings tracked.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Ali's Here3:17
  2. 2Allah Uya4:31
  3. 3Mali Dje5:41
  4. 4Saukare2:51
  5. 5Hilly Yoro3:39
  6. 6Tulumba5:22
  7. 7Instrumental4:13
  8. 8Asco5:49
  9. 9Jangali Famata3:23
  10. 10Howkouna5:59
  11. 11Cousins4:19
  12. 12Pieter Botha3:20

Sound DNA

  • Blues

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Recorded in the village of Niafunké, Mali.
Additional recording at Livingston, The Church & Elephant Studios, London
Mixed and mastered at Livingston Studios, London
Issued in Jewel Case with transparent tray, housed in a Carded Sleeve (O-Card).
24-page booklet with lyrics, pictures and album facts.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Ali Farka TouréACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR, LINER NOTES, VOCALS, SONGWRITER ELECTRIC GUITAR
  • Oumar ToureCONGAS, BACKING VOCALS CONGAS, VOCALS
  • Afel BocoumACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, VOCALS VOCALS
  • Djeneba DoukoureBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
  • Fatoumata TraoreBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
  • Guidado DialloVIOLIN
  • Hamidou SareBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
  • Hamma SankareBACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS , CALABASH CALABASH, VOCALS
  • Yoro CisseGUITAR

7 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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