| Details / Tracklist: |
Disc 01
01. "Goye Kur"
02. "Inchana Massina"
03. "Roucky"
04. "Dofana"
05. "Karaw"
Disc 02
01. "Hawa Dolo"
02. "Cinquante Six"
03. "I Go Ka"
04. "Yenna"
05. "Mahini Me"
06. "Takamba"
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2 |
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| Description: | The third international release by the legendary Malian singer and guitarist is many fanâ??s favourite. â??The Sourceâ?? established Ali Farka Touré on the international stage and paved the way for his legendary collaboration with Ry Cooder on the GRAMMY award winning album â??Talking Timbuktuâ??.
Available for the first time on vinyl, the album has been re-mixed from the original master tapes and includes a previously unreleased track from the same sessions. The album is presented in a gatefold sleeve containing double 180g vinyl and large format 28 page booklet with lyrics.
â??The Sourceâ?? features Farka Touréâ??s first recordings with his home town band Group Asco, with vocalist Afel Bocoum and percussionists Hamma Sankare (calabash) and Oumar Touré (congas). Touréâ??s trademark acoustic and electric guitar (as well his njarka violin) playing are highlighted on some of his best loved and most sophisticated compositions.
The father of the desert blues unleashes a set of driving small group performances, intimate love songs, mesmerising guitar solos and two unique duets with the great American bluesman Taj Mahal. - FT. TAJ MAHAL© World Circuit 2017 ? World Circuit 2017
© 2017 World Circuit Ltd. ? 1992 World Circuit Ltd.
Made In EU.
Special edition pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with previously unreleased track, 28 pages colour booklet and download card.
The booklet includes previously unpublished photographs and songs notes with lyrics in English, French and original Malian languages.
Matrices in runouts are machine etched.
D3 Takamba is previously unreleased"The Source" is a landmark LP by the legendary Malian guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré, released by World Circuit. This album stands as one of Touré's most celebrated works, blending traditional West African music with blues influences to create a sound that is both timeless and deeply evocative. The tracks feature intricate guitar work, soulful vocals, and collaborations with renowned musicians such as Taj Mahal. "The Source" showcases Touré?s mastery in bridging cultural musical traditions, earning him international acclaim and solidifying his reputation as one of Africa?s greatest musicians. World Circuit, the label behind this release, is known for its dedication to world music excellence; it has introduced global audiences to groundbreaking artists like Buena Vista Social Club and Oumou Sangaré through high-quality productions that respect artistic authenticity. |
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505603230956 |
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