1: One Half Of A Dream (4:11) 2: I Wanted To Belong (3:50) 3: If Nothing Is Real (4:05) 4: Mournful Moon (3:51) 5: Ninna Nanna (5:07) 6: Borne On The Wind (4:12) 7: Go Where Your Eyes (5:59) 8: Shadows Are (4:20) 9: North And South (3:19) 10: By Your Hand (5:04)
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Our Calling by Faccini Piers & Ballake Sissoko, released 14 February 2025.
This version of Our Calling comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded by Frédéric Soulard at La Frette Studio, FR, on May 25-29, 2024
All songs published by Nø?Førmat!?/ Beating Drum / Label Mako Mady
? 2025 Nø Førmat!
Made in the EU.
Digipak
"Our Calling" is a captivating collaborative album by Piers Faccini and Ballaké Sissoko, released in CD format under the renowned label No Format / Indigo. This record weaves together the poetic songwriting of British-Italian singer-songwriter Piers Faccini with the mesmerizing kora mastery of Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko. The result is an enchanting fusion where folk, blues, and West African traditions meet in subtle harmonies and evocative melodies. Each track invites listeners on a journey through intimate soundscapes that transcend borders, reflecting both artists' commitment to musical exploration and cultural dialogue.
Piers Faccini has built an international reputation for his genre-defying music that blends influences from Mediterranean folk to American roots. His previous albums have garnered critical acclaim for their lyrical depth and sonic innovation. Ballaké Sissoko stands as one of Mali's most celebrated kora players, known for his collaborations with global icons such as Vincent Segal and Toumani Diabaté; he has been praised worldwide for bringing traditional Mandingue music into contemporary contexts.
No Format / Indigo is a French independent label recognized for its dedication to artistic freedom and cross-cultural projects. Since its founding in 2004, No Format has supported visionary musicians who blur boundaries between genres?making it home to some of today's most innovative world music releases.
World Music
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