Release Date: 25 May 2015
Label: Arc Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5019396258525
Genres: World Music
Release Date: 30 October 2015
Label: Arc Music
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5019396258518
Genres: World Music
Description
Seckou Keita has arguably become the most influential and inspiring Kora player of his generation, an exceptional and charismatic musician, and returns with his new album 22 Strings, Seckou explores what it means to be a modern global citizen, and yet to live with seven centuries of tradition and heritage expressed through music. He gives us the kora in its purest guise, a wondrous instrument that can soothe the bloodlust of warriors and take the human spirit to a place of deep meditation, stillness and beauty.
The title of the album says it all. Centuries ago, when the djinns, the spirits of the African bush, gave the first ever kora to the griot Jali Mady 'Wuleng' (Jali Mady 'The Red') it had 22 strings. Then, when Jali Mady died, his fellow griots took one string away in his memory.
But back in its birthplace in southern Senegal and Guinea Bissau, the 22-stringed kora survives, with the extra string giving the instrument special advantages in terms of tonal reach and groove. For Seckou Keita, that one extra string represents home: the place where his heart resides.
Description
Due to an avalanche of four and five star ***** reviews from national media and extensive WW airplay of the May 2015 album release '22 Strings', ARC Music is aptly releasing the enchanting CD by griot-descended kora player Seckou Keita on vinyl for an even more immersive experience.
#1 on Amazon UK Hot New Releases chart
Songlines June 2015 'Top of The World Album'
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Kuljit Bhamra
Olcay Bayir
Maliheh Moradi & Ehsan Matoori
Otava Yo
Gao Hong & Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde
Los Ruphay
Pol Brennan
Sergio Alvarez
Sessa
The Ipanemas
Azymuth
Dobet Gnahore
Kuljit Bhamra
Madala Kunene
Marechal Papillon
Barbara Hernandez
