Abdoulaye Diabate Discography of CDs

Abdoulaye Diabate albums An astoundingly virtuosic Malian guitarist given to boldly disregarding conventional notions of genre, Abdoulaye Diabate is also capable of performing relatively straightforward guitar pop that ought to sound familiar to fans of classic Malian outfits like the Rail Band. SARA is just such an outing--its elegant arrangements boast an easy interplay between slippery guitar leads and massed group vocals and recall Diabate's seminal, yet uncharacteristically traditional work with the vaunted guitar supergroup African Virtuoses. "Sara" Abdoulaye's first solo record and with it he explores the heart of his Malian griot vocal tradition and his passion for its roots accompanied by the finest traditional Manden musicians in America. Eight new tracks present the sounds of praise sing Personnel: Mai Kouyate (vocals); Jekorya Mory Kante (guitar); Peter Fand (bolon, bass instrument, bass guitar); Yacouba Sissoko (kora); Sylvain Leroux (flute); Famoro Diabate (balafon); Makane Kouyate, Koulipe (percussion). Arranger: Abdoulaye Diabaté.

Abdoulaye Diabate music CDs DJIRIYO compiles songs from several earlier albums. Personnel includes: Abdoulaye Diabate (vocals); Saffre Coulibaly (arranger, guitar). Personnel: Abdoulaye Diabaté (vocals); Safre Coulibaly (guitar, percussion); Manu Yodan, Alain Hatot (saxophone); Philippe Slominsky (trumpet); Donald MacDonald, Emmet McDonald, Jacques Bolognesi (trombone); Jean-Philippe Rykiel (keyboards, balafon); Philip Guez (keyboards, drum programming); Hilaire Penda (bass guitar); Papa Kouyate, Maré Sanogo (percussion); Assitan Keita, Mama Kouyate, Konimba Traoré, Mah Damba, Mamani Keïta, Sékou Kouyaté (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Emile Valognes; Hervé Marignac; Xavier Delbos; Francois Coyault. Recording information: JBZ Studios, Abidjan, Ivory Coast; Studio Harry Son, ...

Abdoulaye Diabate CD discography Track Listing of songs: Xam-Xam; Djelia; Chan-Chan; Bitele; Musse, La; Garde a Vous; Konon; Dali; Saxy; Diaman; Mamy;

Abdoulaye Diabate discography Track Listing of songs: Bendé; Balani; Massaya; Séné; Foronto; Gnoko; Monzon; DJoro;

Abdoulaye Diabate songs Although Abdoulaye Diabate utilizes contemporary flourishes like electronic programming in his music, his sound is deeply rooted in a traditional West African approach. This merging of the past with the present is paramount on SAMORY, one of the artist's strongest albums. Diabate is notable for his raw, slightly nasal ...

Abdoulaye Diabate albums When one thinks of contemporary African pop, the kora isn't the first instrument that comes to mind. A string instrument with a harp-like sound, the it has been a part of traditional African tribal music for centuries -- and for the most part, traditional settings are where you can ...

Abdoulaye Diabate music CDs Track Listing of songs: Independance Cha Cha; Armee Guineenne; Mambu Ma Miondo; Mali Tebaga Mogoma; 22 Novembre; Lumumba; Afrique De L'Ouest; Mali Sènèkèlaw; Senegambia; Senegal 80; Moussoulou; Table Ronde; Janfa; Mariba Yassa; Sisini; Nama; Gambari; Kungo Sokoni; Finzamba; Folilalou; Mariama Kaba; Fode; Kanimba; Abiban; Thiely; Ndeleng Ndeleng; Djirime; Amadou Bamba; Maaduleen; ...

Abdoulaye Diabate discography Track Listing of songs: Thula Mtwana; Omo; Kounandi Deni; Mayo Mpapa; Nyandolo; Ayo Nene Touti; Thula Thula; Webake; Oluronbi; Diriyo Nakana; Diyore; Sigalagala; Tesegu; Chitsidzo;

Abdoulaye Diabate songs Track Listing of songs: Janfa; Mariba Yassa; Sisini; Nama; Gambari; Kungo Sokoni; Finzamba; Folilalou; Mariama Kaba; Fode; Kanimba; Abiban;

Abdoulaye Diabate CD discography Live Recording Recorded at Sunrise Studios, Los Angeles, California, Blue Monster Studios, Brooklyn, New York. Personnel includes: Prince Diabate (vocals, arranger); Abdoulaye Diabate (acoustic guitar); Ken Rosser (guitar); Andre Manga (keyboards); Cees Van Der Linden (bass); Richard Fultaneer (drums).