The Mandé Variations is a Folk album by Toumani Diabaté, originally released in 2008. On Gatefold: 4 pressings tracked.
About
For this spellbinding recording, Malian musician Toumani Diabaté captures a single recital with his 21-string African harp—playing alone, without accompaniment. The results are absolutely breathtaking. Minus adornment or distraction, we can hear nuances in the instrument that we never noticed before. For the rapturous, 10-minute-long "Si Naani," he uses Egyptian tuning, teasing out the piece's most ethereal qualities. Other tracks, like the delightful "Elyne Road," bring out melodic elements that are as catchy as any pop song.
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Tracklist
- 1Si Naani10:31
- 2Elyne Road8:50
- 3Ali Farka Touré6:20
- 4Kaouding Cissoko6:27
- 5Ismael Drame5:45
- 6Djourou Kara Nany6:53
- 7El Nabiyouna6:03
- 8Cantelowes6:57
Sound DNA
- Folk
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at Livingston Studios, London.
The 16-page booklet contains notes in English only as well as a track and credits-list and also lots of black & white photos.
Booklet and CD are stored in a standard jewel case with transparent tray which in turn is covered in an o-card.
Credits
The people behind it.
Production & Engineering
- Graham DominyENGINEER [ASSISTANT]
- Jerry BoysMIXED BY
- Jerry BoysRECORDED BY
- Jerry BoysRECORDED BY, MIXED BY
- Nick GoldPRODUCER
Songwriting
- Toumani Diabaté
4 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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