VV.AA. ''ISHILAN N-TENERE - GUITAR MUSIC FROM THE WESTERN SAHEL'' (MALI-SENEGAL, 2011) @ [196k VBR]

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''ISHILAN N-TENERE - GUITAR MUSIC FROM THE WESTERN SAHEL''

(MALI-SENEGAL, 2011) @

Compilation of recent field recording made by Chris Kirkley (Sahel Sounds). All tracks feature acoustic guitar players and vocalists from Senegal and Northern Mali, with the exception of the last song which is a rocking Tuareg electric guitar band. Beautiful music by some of Africa's finest griots. At times melancholic and at others romantic pop music. Old school tip on cover. Comes with a 16 page full color booklet featuring descriptive notes and beautiful never before published photos.

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Various - Ishlihan N-Tenere: Guitar Music From The Western Sahel

This is an amazing release from Mississippi/Sahel Sounds. It's a collection of guitar music from Senegal and Mali. The vinyl comes with a nice bonus booklet of notes and photos.

From Sahel Sounds:

Ishilan n-Tenere is a compilation of recordings of guitar music from three regions of Senegal and Mali -- Fouta Toro, Timbouctou, and the Adrar d'Ifoghas. Each region differs in language and culture, but all have a popular music based on the guitar, and their respective local guitar bands.

These bands are almost unknown outside of their homes but have a devoted local following. They play all events, celebratory or political. Their songs are folk anthems, hummed under the breath and chanted by children, traded by cassette and transferred by cellphone.

The guitar bands play a fashion of music that has become distinct and inseparable, a folk style that has replaced the traditional sounds, but has become tradition in its own time.

The official release is a 12" vinyl release, a collaboration between Mississippi Records and Sahelsounds.

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01. Abba Gargando - Zinezju Meghdem 04:1602. Alkibar Gignor - Hommage a Ali Farka Toure 07:2503. Group Lewlewal - Fanta 02:1504. Fagaru Evolution - Minuit 02:4605. Intriya Ag Babo - Taliat 04:0106. Group Lewlewal - Ligeey 02:4207. Children in Djounhan - Bellulla 01:0608. Abba Gargando - Chegharouna 05:0509. Amanar - Ishilan n-Tenere 03:4910. Fagaru Evolution - Ndougou 02:4811. Horostar de Tonka - Kairaba 03:0312. Group Lewlewal - Douga 01:0413. Amanar - Majrad Ajen 05:45