Abirriminting by Toumaranke
Traditional West African music recorded in The Gambia. this is in the 'musical' tradition rather than the jembe based 'ballet' style. A combination of instruments - balafon, bolon & krin (log drum) creates a variation on traditional 'mande' style rhythms.
Tracklist
| 1. | Kuku | 6:10 |
| 2. | Lamba | 8:15 |
| 3. | Yankadi | 7:21 |
| 4. | Yoleli (Fullerfari) | 5:22 |
Credits
released May 23, 2013
Sekou Soumah - lead balafon, krin, shakers
Christine Sylla - balafon, jembe
Mohammed Bangoura - bolon
Moussa Sylla - bolon, shakers
Sekou Soumah - lead balafon, krin, shakers
Christine Sylla - balafon, jembe
Mohammed Bangoura - bolon
Moussa Sylla - bolon, shakers
License
All rights reserved.
Toumaranke are a group of largely Guinean musicians, with Moussa & Chris Sylla Okameo Bangoura and kossy Camara at its core. Moussa and Chris are now UK based and play as a duo or with friends. Traditional West African instruments create a groovy and very dancable sound. Balafon led, with wonderful polyrhymic melodies our music is fresh and unique and will have you up on your feet in no time!.