Toumani Diabate & Ballaké Sissoko
New Ancient Strings
Album · Worldwide · 1999 · Chrysalis Records
More robust than their European cousins, the harps of West Africa cascade through melodies with a hefty but graceful percussiveness. Master instrumentalists Ballaké Sissoko and Toumani Diabaté know exactly how to draw on this quality for all its ethereal and emotive magic, dancing their fingers upon the 21-string kora with deftness and power. Listen to the chiming, chamber music-like "Kita Kaira" and the cheery "Cheiknah Demba," and prepare to call the kora your new favorite instrument.
New Ancient Strings
Toumani Diabate & Ballaké Sissoko
More robust than their European cousins, the harps of West Africa cascade through melodies with a hefty but graceful percussiveness. Master instrumentalists Ballaké Sissoko and Toumani Diabaté know exactly how to draw on this quality for all its ethereal and emotive magic, dancing their fingers upon the 21-string kora with deftness and power. Listen to the chiming, chamber music-like "Kita Kaira" and the cheery "Cheiknah Demba," and prepare to call the kora your new favorite instrument.
