Les Ambassadeurs Discography of CDs

Les Ambassadeurs began in Mali as a hotel band led by guitarist and singer Kante Manfila, but by the release of the group's debut LP in 1976, which featured vocalist Salif Keita on three cuts, Les Ambassadeurs had assimilated Cuban, Jamaican, and French influences into what would come to be known as Afro-pop. This wonderful collection gathers some of the group's early tracks, including the delightful "Djandjon," the reggae-driven "Bara Willile," and the 20-plus-minute "Kibaru," which occupied an entire side of their first LP. ~ Steve Leggett Additional personnel: Salif Keita.

Les Ambassadeurs CD discography These 1970s cuts were recorded when Keita and fellow Guinean guitarist Kante Manfila were helping to revolutionize African music by blending traditional rhythms with Caribbean and Latin beats. The resulting convergence yielded a fresh, invigorating, influential hybrid. Rounder hedged their bets a bit by advertising this CD highlighting Keita; he's only on the first two cuts, and vocalist Minx makes a slightly more exciting contribution on his featured cut, "Mousso Gnaleden." But Keita displays his formidable skills on "Seidou Bahkili," and Les Ambassadeurs demonstrate the facility and form that made them part of the new wave of African bands who paved the way for the worldbeat explosion of the late '80s. ~ Ron Wynn Photographer: Bill Nowlin. Unknown Contributor Role: Salif Keita. Personnel includes: Salif Keita (vocals). Liner Note Author: Brooke Wentz.

Les Ambassadeurs albums Track Listing of songs: DJandjon; DJougouya; Kibaru; Bara Willile; Wara; Wassolon Foli; ManDJougoulon;