The hidden treasures of taj mahal 19691973 columbialegacy. Tom schnabel explores classic and forceful african music from the 1960s and 1970s. Our protagonists were the major stars of benga style during the 70s so this is. Sory kandia kouyates voice is everything and few other singers can match him. World music, west african traditions, mandinka cd sory. Jan 01, 2015 kandia kouyate is a malian jelimuso singer, a female griot and kora player. Orchestras endangered archives the british library. May 31, 20 tom schnabel explores classic and forceful african music from the 1960s and 1970s.
Kandia kouyate also known as kandja kouyate, born in 1959 in kita, mali is a malian jelimuso a female griot and kora player. Weve been inundated with rereleases of 1970s music from africa, so its refreshing to be informed of an extraordinary guinean singer from an earlier era. Sorya kandia kouyate was a guinean singer, considered at his early death in 1977 one of the most powerful and mesmerizing african singers alive. Kouyate sorry kandia djandjo telechargement mp3 musique. Hoyt axton flos yellow rose lion in the winter download. Sory kandia kouyate was the right man at the right place at the right time. Guinea sterns top veteran dateplace on top may 20 8 jan 20 8 nov 2012 5 aug 2012 3 jul 2012 2 mar 2012 1 price.
Known for his powerful voice, his music mixed tradition with jazz before the worldwide boom in african music. Kouyate sorry kandia bolibana collection merveilles du passe, an album by sory kandia kouyate on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Explore releases from kouyate sory kandia at discogs. Sorya kandia kouyate was a guinean singer, considered at his early death in 1977 one of the. Kouyate sory kandia with keletigui et ses tambourinis. Guineas most famous singer, kouyate sory kandia, was a major innovator. Various guinee 70 the discotheque years african pearls series 2xcd syllartdiscograph 6140252, 20081020 tracklisting cd1. It represented guinea at various world festivals, and one performance was. Some music, like orchestra mazembe of kenya, was only released as 45 rpm 7 singles. Sep 01, 2010 kouyate sorry kandia bolibana collection merveilles du passe licensed to youtube by merlin idol distribution, believe a. Jul 11, 2012 sory kandia kouyate once sang a duet with paul robeson in austria, so he did get a taste of international celebrity. There certainly are some striking parallels between the lives and careers of the african singer and the reggae star.
Kouyate sory kandja soori kanja kuyaate is one of the best voices of west africa. Afroclassics from the 1960s and 1970s tom schnabels. The label released a compilation on kouyate, sory kandia kouyate. I must say that some of the older music just coming out now trumps many of the modern bands. He had a voice so big that all he had to do was open his mouth and get out of the way. The 2012 reissue of a collection of his songs and a new booklength. Ive sung this since 6th grade, when i sought it out after reading jacob have i loved.
Uk us also for sale as digital download at emusic amazon uk amazon us. Albums include kouyate sory kandia, africa 50 years of music, and african pearls. Wicked compilation of rare kenyan dance music from the 1970s, focussing on the work of d. Both men were regarded in their home countries as more than popular musicians. Courtesy of the artist sory kandia kouyate was one of the most celebrated. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from kouyate sory kandia at the discogs marketplace. The mande golden voice african tenor the best singer of africa 70s from guinea, west africa. Medaille dor au festival international des folklores en. Apr 5, 2014 i wonder as i wander rutter, cambridge singers youtube. Sory kandia kouyate listen on deezer music streaming. African musical great youve never heard of bangkok post. Sory kandia kouyate moved from the royal court of a local ruler to the urbane company of revolutionary artists and future politicians until in 1958, the year of guineas independence, his powerful, sonorous voice was at its peak.
Jan 01, 2010 streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Senegals orchestra baobab and guineas authenticite movement. Credits accompanied by ensemble national djoliba tracks. Much of this music was never issued on cd or came out of africa or production centers like paris and brussells. I wonder as i wander rutter, cambridge singers youtube.
Two cool new african cds, plus one great collection of. Sterns music online, world music online, african music on. Dj tom schnabel pays tribute to two late african artists. But he missed the global african music boom of the 1980s and 90s. This intriguing double album is a reminder of why of kouyate was special, writes robin denselow. Most popular mp3 and flac music albums download free from out site. Find sory kandia kouyate discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Were he to be alive in 2012, sory kandia kouyate would be 79 to ablaye ndiaye thiossanes 74. Senegals orchestra baobab and guineas authenticite. Sterns music online, world music online, african music. Boomkat limited second floor, swan building 20 swan street manchester m4 5jw united kingdom tel. Over 14 tracks we get a great taste of kenyas predominant style, mixing lilting palm wine guitars with gently bustling percussion in a style that set a standard for modern kenyan music. Sory kandia kouyate, the voice of the revolution afropop worldwide. Umpg publishing, rumblefish publishing, and 4 music rights societies.
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