MY MUSIC by Prince Diabate
Featuring kora rhythms, n'goni grooves, roots & fusion from the Mandingue countries of West Africa, this fourth album from Prince Diabaté was recorded in Conakry, Guinea, mixed in Toulouse France and mastered in Los Angeles, USA. The 10 tracks include 7 songs, sung in Malinké, Sousou, Peulh & Spanish, plus 3 instrumentals of original and traditional material. All tracks were skillfully arranged and produced by Prince Diabaté, Djekoria Mory Kanté and Edouard Chaize Diabaté. Enjoy.
Tracklist
| 1. | Bimoya | 3:37 |
| 2. | Sam Sinayoko | 3:41 |
| 3. | Kebete | 3:29 |
| 4. | Won Fa Boron | 4:44 |
| 5. | Baraka | 6:04 |
| 6. | Sahara Dreaming | 3:31 |
| 7. | Welafi | 4:55 |
| 8. | Dianto | 3:43 |
| 9. | Manden Manssa | 4:08 |
| 10. | Baraka Instrumental | 3:25 |
Credits
Kora, kamelen n'goni & lead vocals
Prince Diabaté
Solo guitar
Djekoria Mory Kanté
Rhythm guitar
Edouard Chaize Diabaté
Bass guitar
Mohamed Camara
Drumset
Sekou Abdoulaye Conté
Percussion, calabass & lala
Abdoulaye Waka Camara
Backing vocals/Chanting
Sira Condé
Executive Producer
Linda Bawden Allen
Producers
Prince Diabaté/Djekoria Mory Kanté
Arrangements
Prince Diabaté/Djekoria Mory Kante/Edouard Chaize Diabaté
Studio Engineers
Lansana "Alas" Bangoura (Guinea)
Boris Béziat (France)
Assistant Engineer
Mohamed Bangoura Cosmos (Guinea)
Mixing
Prince Diabaté/Edouard Chaize Diabaté (France)
Mastering
Eric Boulanger, The Bakery, Los Angeles, USA
Cover layout & Design
Sheila Pinkel
Photography
Bart Herbstman
Production Assistance
Hadja Fatou Diabaté
License
All rights reserved.
Prince Diabaté hails from a prominent Malinké family from Guinea, West Africa. Considered to be one of the leading kora players of his generation, Prince Diabaté brings not only total mastery over his ancestral tradition, but a commitment to renew it through fresh ideas and exchanges with musicians from many cultures. This is his fourth studio album. For a full bio please visit his website or EPK.