V/A - The Original Sound of Mali 2

Following the success of ‘The Original Sound of Mali’ compilation, we return with another explorative delve into the wonders of Malian music compiled by French writer, journalist and Grammy-nominated compiler Florent Mazzoleni and Mr Bongo’s very own David Buttle. Restoring, reissuing and contextualising iconic tracks from Ousmane Kouyaté & Ambassadeurs Internationaux, Rail Band, Les Messagers du Mali, Mystère Jazz de Tombouctou and many more, the second compilation in this series dives ever further into the richness of post-independence music emanating out of Mali. One in which traditional foundations and instrumentation, blended with modern musical advances and influence.

A1. Ousmane Kouyaté & Ambassadeurs Internationaux - Kefimba
A2. Bouba et Sokona Sacko - Mamaniya
A3. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako - Get Up James

B1. Allata Broulaye - Moussokéléyato
B2. Tentemba Jazz du Mali - Yayoroba
B3. Tjiwara Band de Kati — Kogola

C1. Rail Band - Massaré Mousso
C2. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako - Matou Kagni
C3. Mystère Jazz de Tombouctou - Sidi Yahia

D1. Allata Broulaye - Yayoroba
D2. Les Messagers du Mali - Diamana Diarra
D3. Tjiwara Band de Kati - Midnight Hour