Ba Cissoko – Djeli (Cristal Records, 2016)
Djeli is the title of the latest album by Guinean multi-instrumentalist and composer Ba Cissoko. He’s a jeli (griot) who has mastered various string instruments, including the kora, ngoni, and guitar.
Djeli features a mix of original Afro-rooted material, including vibrant electric Mandinka music, Afropop, reggae and some traditional-style Mandinka pieces.
The lineup includes Ba Cissoko on kora, ngoni, guitar and vocals; his cousin Kourou Kouyaté on bass; Alhassane Camara (aka Dartagnan) on drums and percussion; Abdoulaye Kouyaté on guitar; and Karamoko Bangoura on kora.
Djeli features memorable performances by some of the finest musicians in the current Guinean scene.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
