La Kora Du Sénégal
Lamine Konté
- Artist
- Lamine Konté
- Label
- Arion
- Catalog number
- FARN 1018
- Format
- LP · Album
- Country
- Italy
- Released
- 1974
- Genre
- Folk, World, & Country
What’s on it
La Kora Du Sénégal has 12 tracks, about 34:30 of music.
- A1M'Besseyla (Air Afrocubain)
- A2Casamance
- A3Mama Tamba (Solo De Kora)
- A4Moune Ma Ko (Rythme Afrocubain) Chant De La Dot
- A5Diouala (Air De La Casamance)
- A6Kaki Lambé (Danses De Possédés) Solo De Percussions
- B1Africa
- B2Ma Konon
- B3Yobaléma (CHant Pour Danse Des Femmes Du Nord Du Sénégal)
- B4Yarabi (Chant D'Amour Malinké)
- B5Casa Saby
- B6Chant Des Pilons
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Where it came from
Released in 1974 by the French label Arion, La Kora Du Sénégal serves as a definitive showcase for the virtuosity of Lamine Konté, a master of the kora from Senegal. The album was produced during a period when West African traditional music was gaining significant international recognition, as labels like Arion sought to document the intricate craftsmanship of griot traditions for a broader audience.
The album is noted for its pristine recording quality, which captures the delicate, harp-like resonance of the kora with remarkable clarity. Konté, known for his ability to blend traditional Mandinka repertoire with contemporary sensibilities, designed the record to serve as both an educational introduction to the instrument and a testament to the cultural preservation of Senegalese musical heritage. It remains highly regarded among ethnomusicologists for its technical precision and authentic delivery.
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