There’s a human beat box, thanks to Sly Johnson. And we can thank Dianke Termessant for backing vocals. And we can thank Billie Holiday for a song we’re more likely to know. Yes, Traore covers “The Man I Love.” It’s worth a shot if you like the original.
As far as African music goes, this gets the job done. “Zen” makes me think of the 1980s, but by that I mean 1980s American pop music. I am not up to snuff as to what the kids in Mali were into 20 years ago, but if it sounded like this, then they had good taste. It’s weird how when you hear Siouxsie and the Banshees dabble in stuff like this you think “wow that’s a nod to some culture I know nothing about.” Now, well, I guess I know a little.
I like the flow in “Koronoko.” It’s a slightly more complex song than the others, in that there’s a lot going on at once, but it’s still easy to follow along.
Moussa Traore took over Mali in a bloodless coup in 1968. I can’t help but wonder whether there is any relation.
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