misterdale Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Mory KanteFriday 22 October 2004 - Caf Tickets 15 (10 concessions & regulars)Doors Open: 9pmShow Starts: 10pmMory Kante, the "Electric Griot" and the first African star to sell 1 million records, has recieved a great review from the Telegraph:Mory Kante is one of Africa's great mavericks. Having inveigled his way into Mali's legendary Rail Band, the singer went on have a million-selling European hit with Yeke Yeke, a hard-driving dance-mix of a traditional love song. While 17 years of trying to repeat that fluke success have left him a rather marginal figure, this sprightly acoustic album attempts to re-establish him as one of West Africa's key performers, alongside Salif Keita, Youssou N'Dour and Baaba Maal.With Kante himself playing guitar, bass, percussion and traditional instruments alongside various soloists, the album has a full, rich sound. Kante's voice is appealingly authoritative in the nasal griot (praise-singing) style. Breathy flute adds a distinctive touch, and the drive and joie de vivre of the playing lifts this head and shoulders above most of the dozens of other acoustic griot albums released over the past decade. Still, Kante's is a restless talent, and you can't help feeling that given the chance he would have a house beat under there in no time. MHMory will appearing in the up-coming series of Jools Holland's Later. To hear samples of his new album 'Sabou' click here Details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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