Midnight in Mali
Mali's finest musicians interacting in a once-in-a-lifetime formation

Several of the musicians on Midnight in Mali are famous worldwide and have studio albums, available internationally. But - as this CD shows - they are much more playful captured in a less-formal, 'live' concert, at night, in Mali.

Players include Djélimady Tounkara, who many regard as Africa's greatest guitarist, bala master Kélètigui Diabate, singers Samba Sissoko and Diénéba Seck, virtuosi of various lutes and percussion and singer-guitarist Habib Koité, the evening's musical director.

From delicately intimate duets to rampantly exuberant large band sets, the album is a gem which sparkles the more brightly for not having been polished too much.

It was that rare occasion when musical giants dare to risk the new, rely on on their wits, and freely explore their shared heritage: the majestic, matchless variety of Malian music.

"..comprised of moments every bit as spine-tingling as the whole that they add up to. The talents of the participants are spot on, the intimacy of the live sound is nearly perfect and each selection is a jewel."
World Music Central

Tracks included:
01 Artistes 08:38
02 N'Garbamama 03:06
03 Maky 07:11
04 Farafina (Africa) 06:17
05 Forobana 06:52
06 Souaressi 13:09
07 Mon Amour 04:31
08 Soy Te Aw La 04:22
09 Signana 15:29
10 Mansani Cisse 04:02

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