The rough guide to desert blues [sound recording].
Material type: MusicPublisher number: RGNET1238CD | World Music NetworkSpoken language: Multiple languages Original language: English Series: Music rough guidePublication details: [London] : World Music Network, p2010.Edition: Special edDescription: 2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 inISBN:- 190606363X
- 9781906063634
- Desert blues
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult CD | Main Library | CD | WORLD Rough Guide to Desert Blues | Available | 33111006622076 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The desert blues has developed into its own musical genre, the root of the blues. Following its initial popularization by the late Ali Farka Touré (who is represented here, of course, showing how stripped-down his music could be compared to those who have followed), it has really blossomed thanks to the influx of Tuareg bands. After artists like Tartit and Mariem Hassan came Tinariwen, who broke through and really established the desert blues. They were followed by their sub-Saharan companions Terakaft and Tamikrest, who have also been receiving plenty of attention, and yet more names wait in the wings, such as Jalihena Natu. The odd ones out here are Amadou & Mariam, the Malian duo who found a measure of fame recording with Manu Chao. Their music might have a foundation in West African blues, but it is not desert blues, even if the track used here hints at it slightly. As an introduction to the desert blues, this does a very thorough job and the inclusion of an earlier complete album by Etran Finatawa (also on the compilation) adds real value for the money. ~ Chris Nickson
Enhanced compact disc.
Previously released material.
Program notes by Dan Rosenberg, in English with French and Spanish translations, and biographical notes on the performers ([12] p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Ténéré wer tat zinchegh (Terakaft) (4:47) -- Bambugu blues (Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba) (5:04) -- Mali dje (Ali Farka Touré) (5:37) -- Tenhert (Tinariwen) (5:27) -- Tefla madlouma (Mariem Hassan) (4:07) -- Aitimani (Etran Finatawa) (7:04) -- Yarab (Malouma) (5:02) -- Beaux dimanches (Amadou & Mariam) (3:21) -- Kaïri kaïri (Samba Touré) (5:21) -- Achachore i chachare akate (Tartit) (4:29) -- El profeta (Jalihena Natu) (4:44) -- Mashi (Mamane Barka) (3:48) -- Aratane n'adagh (Tamikrest) (5:11).
Bonus CD. Introducing-- Etran Finatawa. Surbajo (5:30) ; A dunya (5:03) ; Iledeman (3:40) ; Aliss (5:48) ; Maleele (3:51) ; Iriarer (4:55) ; Ekenan (5:39) ; Anadjibo (5:26) ; Ronde (5:06) ; Heeme (4:21).
Various performers.
"Put disc in PC/Mac to view music and travel information from the Rough Guide books"--Label.
Sung in various African languages.