Marimbalax

Marimbalax Artist: Lemzo Diamono Group
Label: Stern's
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 740042107625
EAN: 0740042107625
ASIN: B00000DDB9


Release Date: 1996-05-21

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Tracks:

  1. Sportif
  2. Taaw Bi
  3. Cahce
  4. Migration
  5. Yaru-Na
  6. Wadiour
  7. Atterrissage Force
  8. Masla-Bi
  9. Dougou Dougou
  10. Simb
  11. Boul Ko Fowe
  12. Marimbalax

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mbalax without fluff.......2003-07-26

Anyone familiar with Senegalese "mbalax" via superartists such as Youssou N'Dour, but who has only heard those albums mixed for foreign markets, is in for a delightful surprise. The ubiquitous synthesized "marimba" and other keyboard parts are right out front. From the opening track on, Tapha Faye's work is outstanding. Likewise, the sabar and other African percussion are up in the mix with the lead guitars ("Afro-rock"?). One recalls the virtuosity and precision of the legendary Senegalese group, Xalam (Xarit, Gorýe, Apartheid). The call and response segments between voice, brass, and percussion in "Atterissage Forcý" ("Crash Landing") should have anyone marveling with a smile, even without understanding the Wolof language.
I listen and re-listen to this one, and never tire. Too bad the dozen or so other recordings by Lemzo Diamono Group are not available on CD, too! This is urban mbalax the way it should be; NO added fluff or syrup.

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  6. O Que É Que Há? ~ Mylene
  7. Sonero ~ Henry Fiol
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