Track Listing
CD1:
1. Soundiata, L'Exil (feat. Mory Kanté, 1975)
2. Maliyo (feat. Lanfia Diabaté, 1982)
3. Sunjata (feat: Salif Keita, 1970)
4. Armee Mali (var. vox 1973)

CD2:
1. Duga (feat. Magan Ganessy 1975)
2. Mali Cebalenw (feat. Salif Keita, 1968)
3. Armee Malienne (feat. Mory Kanté, 1974)
4. Fankante Dankele (feat. Magan Ganessy, 1974)
5. Armee Mali (feat. Tatine Dembele 1973)
6. Soundjata (feat. Salif Keita, 1972)
7. Mali Tebaga Mogoma (feat. Salif Keita, 1972)
Artist:
Rail Band
Title:
Belle Epoque Volume 1: Soundiata
Label:
Sterns Africa
Cat No:
STCD3033-34
Format:
CD
Price £12.99
· Here we have a slice of history - the first recordings of artists and a music that went on to help change the way that African music was perceived outside of Africa. Great languid rolling epics, or short intense bursts of fervour – it’s all here in the crucible of the ‘Rail Band’.
· includes the earliest recordings of Salif Keita and Mory Kanté – singers that went on revolutionize African music in the West
· vol. 1 of three double CDs that tell the story – from 1970 to 1983 – of a band that can truly proclaim its greatness
· compiled by Ibrahim Sylla; legendary producer, entrepreneur and man who knows this music like no other – he was there!
· full-colour, 20-page booklet with notes detailing the history of the band plus full-page reproductions of the original album covers
Reviews ForBelle Epoque Volume 1: Soundiata
SONGLINES - Nigel Williamson
“... this is not some dry musical history lesson, for these recordings still sound more vibrant than much of what has followed since. Essential.”

***** (5 stars)
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