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For decades, the musical traditions of Mali have proved irresistible to English and American audiences; one of the first giants of Malian music to cross over was Ali Farka Tour. As a boy, Afel Bocoum idolized Touré, eventually becoming a member of his band and, thanks to Touré, getting his own international record deal. That deal has slowly borne fruit—Bocoum's World Circuit debut, Alkibar, was released in 1999; Lindé, is itss follow-up. To be fair, Bocoum also released two excellent albums with his band Alkibar on Belgian label Contre-Jour in 2006 and 2009 and worked with Damon Albarn on 2002's Mali Music. (Albarn and World Circuit founder Nick Gold are executive producers on Lindé.) But in tone, texture, and construction, Lindé is very much the successor to Alkibar, combining a range of Malian song traditions and instruments with Bocoum's mellow, muscular voice and blues-flecked guitar and a grab-bag of guest spots. The album is quite vibe-y throughout, giving off a relaxed, midtempo feel that also shows a slight weariness: The current political and economic state of Mali is dire, and while Lindé does not directly address his country's issues, Bocoum's insistence on optimism and unity stands as its own sort of statement. The reggae-adjacent groove of "Bombolo Liilo" is one of the best examples, as Bocoum has constructed a rather intricate composition here, with a loping trombone line by Studio One mainstay Vin Gordon that complements, rather than doubles, the guitar melody, as Madou Sidiki Diabaté's kora provides a unique, bluesy filigree. Likewise, on "Yer Gando," Bocoum's plaintive vocals are supported by violin (Joan as Police Woman’s Joan Wasser) and ngoni (Harouna Samake Kamale) that, for a moment at least, gives the song a country-and-western vibe. That easy, instinctive interplay between musicians drives the proceedings here, resulting in an album that sounds breezy and casual on the surface, but, ultimately, is a much more complex and satisfying creation. © Jason Ferguson/Qobuz
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Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Producer, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Producer, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Producer, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Producer, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Guy Davie, Engineer - Afel Bocoum, Arranger, Guitar, MainArtist - Paul chandler, Producer, Arranger - Stephen Sedgewick, Engineer - lamine soumano, Arranger - Sonny Johns, Engineer - Mark Mullholland, Engineer, Additional Production - Maurice Kabre, Additional Recording - Hamadoun 'Afel' Bocoum, Composer, Writer
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Album review
For decades, the musical traditions of Mali have proved irresistible to English and American audiences; one of the first giants of Malian music to cross over was Ali Farka Tour. As a boy, Afel Bocoum idolized Touré, eventually becoming a member of his band and, thanks to Touré, getting his own international record deal. That deal has slowly borne fruit—Bocoum's World Circuit debut, Alkibar, was released in 1999; Lindé, is itss follow-up. To be fair, Bocoum also released two excellent albums with his band Alkibar on Belgian label Contre-Jour in 2006 and 2009 and worked with Damon Albarn on 2002's Mali Music. (Albarn and World Circuit founder Nick Gold are executive producers on Lindé.) But in tone, texture, and construction, Lindé is very much the successor to Alkibar, combining a range of Malian song traditions and instruments with Bocoum's mellow, muscular voice and blues-flecked guitar and a grab-bag of guest spots. The album is quite vibe-y throughout, giving off a relaxed, midtempo feel that also shows a slight weariness: The current political and economic state of Mali is dire, and while Lindé does not directly address his country's issues, Bocoum's insistence on optimism and unity stands as its own sort of statement. The reggae-adjacent groove of "Bombolo Liilo" is one of the best examples, as Bocoum has constructed a rather intricate composition here, with a loping trombone line by Studio One mainstay Vin Gordon that complements, rather than doubles, the guitar melody, as Madou Sidiki Diabaté's kora provides a unique, bluesy filigree. Likewise, on "Yer Gando," Bocoum's plaintive vocals are supported by violin (Joan as Police Woman’s Joan Wasser) and ngoni (Harouna Samake Kamale) that, for a moment at least, gives the song a country-and-western vibe. That easy, instinctive interplay between musicians drives the proceedings here, resulting in an album that sounds breezy and casual on the surface, but, ultimately, is a much more complex and satisfying creation. © Jason Ferguson/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:08
- Main artists: Afel Bocoum
- Composer: Afel Bocoum
- Label: World Circuit
- Genre: World
© 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 2020 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
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