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AFRISSIPPI |
| "Sometimes an artistic project comes along that seems at once utterly unlikely, yet at the same time completely logical. Unlikely because of the strange sequence of events that it took for it to occur; logical because the connections it explores are ones that were present, if submerged, all along, just waiting to be brought back to life." |
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"ALLIANCE feels both ancient and progressive at the same time. This album is an incredible accomplishment that should attract the attention of many award nomination committees in months to come."
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Robert Gatchet, LIVING BLUES, APRIL 2008 |
MUSICIANS - Guelel Kumba-guitar, vocals, Eric Deaton-electric guitar, Kinney Kimbrough-drums, Justin Showah-bass, Papa Assane M'baye-percussion, Jeff Callaway-trombones |
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Afrissippi’s “Alliance” has been made possible in part by a grant from the Fund for Folk Culture’s Artist Suport Program, underwritten by the Ford Foundation with additional support from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the San Francisco Foundation. www.folkculture.org |
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When Junior Kimbrough heard Ali Farka Toure , he said, "I can do that." Fulani Journey proves it, fusing traditonal West African melodies with the cottonpatch disco of the North Mississippi hill country. Features Guelel Kumba, Eric Deaton, Kinney Kimbrough, Cedric Burnside, Jimbo Mathus, & many others. Enhanced CD. |
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PLAYLIST |
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Ngol Jimol |
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Ngoppe Kam Mi Yaha |
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Bafal |
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Ayo Leele |
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Dono |
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Nduumandii / Hands Off That Girl |
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Njulli / Fulani Journey |
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Bambangel |
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Nawle |
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$14.99 |
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PERSONNEL/LINER NOTES |
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COMING SOON |
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"Not since Paul Simon's combination of African rhythms and pop concepts on Graceland has such a forceful vision combined the two continents."
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~ Bill Whiting, Honest Tune |
| “Kumba’s vocals mix seamlessly with the deep-fried guitar of Mathus and the gritty beats of Kimbrough and Burnside, recalling all at once Miles Davis’ Live Evil psychedelia, old and new country blues, ancient African history, and downhome rock n’ roll.” |
~ Corey Harris, Living Blues |
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© 2010 Hill Country Records |
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