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Cat: MM 127. Rel: 6 May 24
Jazz

Side 1 - Track 1. NinkoySide 1 - Track 2. KoortjieSide 1 - Track 3. Koye Ye YanSide 2 - Track 1. MaimounaSide 2 - Track 2. Moss On The MountainSide 2 - Track 3. DarakaSide 2 - Track 4. Basle

Ballake Sissoko and Derek Gripper's collaborative album is a magical exploration of musical synergy and virtuosity. Recorded in just three hours, the album captures the spontaneous magic that arises when two masters of their craft come together. Sissoko's mastery of the kora, rooted in the traditions of West Africa, melds seamlessly with Gripper's classical guitar expertise, creating a captivating fusion of sound. Their musical dialogue transcends boundaries, with each artist pushing the other to new heights of creativity and expression. Gripper's reverence for Sissoko's skill as an interpreter of timbre is palpable, while Sissoko acknowledges Gripper's curiosity and openness as essential to their collaboration. This album a trip through ancient and contemporary realms, where the resonances of the Manding empire blend with the textures of the guitar to create something truly unique and special.