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Ba Cissoko

Title: Seno

Label: Sterns Africa

Cat No:STCD1108
Format:CD

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Ba Cissoko is the genuine article: born a griot with a musical lineage that stretches back centuries, Ba Cissoko, and his group of the same name, are as at home in the back-streets of Marseilles, France, as they are in the back-yard of their family compound in Conakry, Guinea.

Their vision of tradition is alive and vibrant; there are no programmed drum loops with sampled vocals, no sterile fantasies. If they hook-up one of their Koras to an effects peddle and crank up the volume, it’s because that’s what their music demands and because that’s what works.

Successful tours throughout the world as part of the African Soul Rebels package, or in support of Femi Kuti, have confirmed their status as one of the hottest African acts currently performing, and one that can reach all age groups without any need to explain who they are or where they come from.

“séno” is their 3rd album and the quartet are tight and fluid, with an organic approach to their music that just can’t be faked. Iberian and Latin influences have been absorbed, the electric Koras even more skilfully integrated, and a rolling bass keeps the whole thing pinned to the ground.

Track Listing for Seno
1. Séno
2. Badinia
3. Bambo
4. Yadou
5. Conakry
6. Africa Dance
7. Chauffeur Taxi
8. Nina
9. Tamo
10. Gambie
11. Music
12. Soumou

Reviews

fRoots - Con Murphy

It all makes for a consistently engaging and varied set. fRoots Playlist

Songlines - Rose Skelton

Ba Cissoko are the most exciting thing that African music has seen this decade. **

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