Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra - Boulevard De LIndependance
Review by Blauer Weihnachtsmann
Boulevard De L'Independance, the album by Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra, is a beautiful blend of traditional West African music and modern jazz. The album features mesmerizing melodies, intricate rhythms, and exceptional musicianship that transport the listener to the streets of Mali.
The orchestra's use of traditional instruments such as the kora and balafon, along with the addition of saxophones and electric guitars, creates a unique and captivating sound. Each song on the album tells a story, from the upbeat and celebratory "Djelika" to the introspective and contemplative "Tapha Niang."
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: toumani-diabats-symmetric-orchestra-boulevard-de-lindependance.rar- MP3 size: 78 mb
- FLAC size: 661.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Mamadou Diaby | 6:43 | |
| Boulevard De L'independance | 3:53 | |
| Ya Fama | 4:54 | |
| Boulevard De L'Indépendance | 3:53 | |
| Tapha Niang | ||
| Africa Challenge | 5:46 | |
| Tapha Niang | 6:51 | |
| Mali Sadio | 7:54 | |
| Toumani | 5:50 | |
| Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra 'Boulevard De L'Indépendance' (A World Circuit DVD Short) | 13:42 | |
| Single | 4:56 | |
| Wasso | 5:27 |
Video
Kora Playing by TOUMANI DIABATE & THE SYMMETRIC ORCHESTRA
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 79953-2
- WCD 074
- WCD 074 21
- WCD074
Labels
- Nonesuch, World Circuit
- World Circuit
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Promo
- Sampler
- cardboard sleeve
- Single
- Card Sleeve
- Album DVD
- DVD-Video
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | World Circuit Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | World Circuit Ltd. |
| Recorded At | Hotel Mandé |
| Mixed At | Livingston Studios |
| Made By | Sonopress Arvato |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Nick Gold |
| Acoustic Guitar | Amadou Guitteye (tracks: 9), Mamadou 'Santiago' Kouyaté (tracks: 2) |
| Arranged By | Simon Hale |
| Conductor | Simon Hale |
| Backing Vocals | Fatim Sylla, Koumba Avian Tounguino, Mamadou Kouyaté, Moussa Diabaté, Ramama Sylla, Soumaila Kanouté, Tiecoro Sissoko |
| Balafon | Fodé Lassana Diabaté |
| Bass | Etienne Mbappé, Sekou Kanté |
| Guitar | Ousseïn Tounkara (tracks: 9) |
| Cello | Dave Daniels |
| Congas | Olalekan Bablola |
| Triangle | Olalekan Bablola |
| Design | Iwantdesign.co.uk |
| Djembe | Dramane Coulibaly |
| Drums | Brice Wassy, Fodé Kouyaté |
| Dunun | Lamine Tounkara |
| Bells | Lamine Tounkara |
| Engineer | Graham Dominy, Tom Bailey |
| Keyboards | Mamadou Fofana |
| Flute | Mamadou Fofana |
| Kora | Toumani Diabaté |
| Percussion | Toumani Diabaté |
| Music Director | Toumani Diabaté |
| Lead Guitar | Fanta Mady Kouyaté |
| Lead Vocals | Kasse Mady Diabaté (tracks: 3, 7), Mangala Camara (tracks: 4), Morissanda Kamissoko (tracks: 6), Moussa Diabaté (tracks: 5, 8, 9), Soumaila Kanouté (tracks: 1), Tiecoro Sissoko (tracks: 7) |
| Mastered By | Jerry Boys, Tom Leader |
| Ngoni | Adama Tounkara, Bassékou Kouyaté, Ganda Tounkara |
| Photography By | Christina Jaspars |
| Piano | Alex Wilson (tracks: 5) |
| Recorded By | John Mallison, Yves Wernert |
| Mixed By | Jerry Boys |
| Rhythm Guitar | Alhassane Kanouté |
| Sleeve Notes | Lucy Durán |
| Supervised By | Sara Daoud |
| Tenor Saxophone | Mike Smith , Pee Wee Ellis |
| Baritone Saxophone | Mike Smith , Pee Wee Ellis |
| Timbales | Roberto Pla (tracks: 5) |
| MC | Roberto Pla (tracks: 5) |
| Trombone | Fayyaz Virji, Matt Colman, Trevor Mires |
| Trumpet | Byron Wallen, Chris Storr, Matt Holland, Sid Gould |
| Violin | Bruce White, Gavyn Wright, Julian Leaper, Patrick Kiernan, Perry Montague-Mason |
| Voice | Mamadou Camara (tracks: 9) |
Notes
- 5 tracks sampler(radio edits)
- from the album"boulevard de l'independance"
- (wcd074)
- © & ℗ 2006 World Circuit Ltd
- Recorded at the Hotel Mandé, Bamako, Mali
- Additional recording at Studio Bogolan, Bamako and at Livingston Studios, London
- Mixed at Livingston Studios
- This is exactly the same release as the standard CD album except that this edition comes with a Bonus DVD (a short film with English, Spanish and German subtitles).
- Issued in standard jewel case, transparent tray with an outer card sleeve (O-Card).
Barcodes
- Barcode (Scan): 075597995329
- Barcode (Scanned and Printed): 769233007421
- Label Code: LC02339
- Matrix / Runout (CD): [Sonopress Arvato logo] 51766696/WCD074 21
- Mastering SID Code (CD): IFPI LP73
- Mould SID Code (CD): IFPI 0747
- Matrix / Runout (DVD): [Sonopress Arvato logo] 51817338/WCD074-DVD-VER2 CC 23
- Mastering SID Code (DVD): IFPI LP59
- Mould SID Code (DVD): IFPI 07D2
About Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra
Name Vars
- The Symmetric Orchestra
- Toumani Diabate's Symmetric Orchestra
Members
- Toumani Diabaté
Summary by Blauer Weihnachtsmann
Comments
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Liking all these comments to bring people back to this amazing piece of music.
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kora코라, 서아프리카; 연주 법 시연 2:10 ~
Toumani the best
proud to be an african
EXCELLENT , très agréable a écouter la kora
Wow, brilliant sound of Kora, he makes it sound so easy.
Beautul instrumental kora toumani diabaté Very good ?
Wonderful? ,just lovely
start at 2:51 to get an amazing performance!
shit audience. shut up, the master's playing!
C'est impeccable
epicness!
athena was black
athena was black
