Ali Farka Touré (album)
| Ali Farka Touré | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | October 4, 1987 | |||
| Genre | Mande music, folk, blues | |||
| Length | 58:16 | |||
| Label | World Circuit Mango | |||
| Ali Farka Touré chronology | ||||
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Ali Farka Touré is an album by the Malian musician Ali Farka Touré.[1] It was recorded in London.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
The New York Times wrote that Touré picks "out patterns so light and lilting that their intricate cross-rhythms sound easy; his voice, an earthy tenor, shares the guitar's modal melody lines or slides in between, and he underlines the syncopations with the slapping sound of overdubbed bongos."[4] The Los Angeles Times noted that he "concentrates on measured, mid-tempo tunes that showcase his throaty vocals and rich guitar tone with minimal percussion accompaniment."[5]
Track listing
All songs written by Ali Farka Touré.
- Timbarma – 5:08
- Singya – 5:26
- Nawiye – 5:40
- Bakoytereye – 5:02
- Tchigi Fo – 4:30
- Amandrai – 7:19
- Kadi Kadi – 5:27
- Yulli – 5:19
- Bakoye – 4:10
- Amandrai (Live) – 10:01
Tracks 5 and 6 do not appear on vinyl.
Tracks 4 and 9 recorded at Capital Radio Studios, London, on September 13, 1987.
Track 10 recorded during performance for Crossing the Border Festival at the Town and Country Culb, London, on October 5, 1987.
Personnel
References
- ^ Himes, Geoffrey; Harrington, Richard (10 Nov 1989). "West Africa's Kora, Kora, Kora". The Washington Post. p. N30.
- ^ Burnes, John (9 June 1989). "Ali Farka Toure 'Ali Farka Toure'". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. F5.
- ^ "Ali Farka Touré Review by Brian Whitener". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (16 Apr 1989). "Recent Releases". The New York Times. p. A30.
- ^ Snowden, Don (22 Oct 1989). "The Pop Heard 'Round the World". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 84.