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Boubacar Traore

Title: Kar Kar

Label: Sterns Africa

Cat No:STCD1037
Format:CD

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• classic African ‘blues’ from Mali, stripped down to its purest setting ofacoustic guitar and solo vocal

• a star in the 60s - notably for his recording “Mali Twist” - he disappearedfrom public view until a surprise performance on Malian TV in 1987

• a cassette brought back from Mali by radio DJ Andy Kershaw launched hisinternational careeer when first released by Sterns

• “Kar Kar” is his second release for Sterns and is also his nickname meaning:“One who dribbles too much” ... referring to his schoolboy soccer skills!Press:

.".. performed with timeless beauty by a worldly troubador." The Guardian

"... passionate and emotive..." Time Out

"Ry Cooder dreams of recording with Boubacar Traoré" L'Affiche

Track Listing for Kar Kar
01 Adieu Pierrette
02 Secheresse
03 Santa Mariya
04 Kavana
05 Kevalle
06 Kar Kar
07 Badialo
08 Narena
09 Farafina
10 Sougourouny

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