Tidiane Thiam // Africa Yontii LP

セネガル・ポドールのギタリスト／民俗学者Tidiane Thiamが、2024年5月に西アフリカ専門レーベルSahel Soundsからリリースしたレコードです。

牧歌的なギターインストゥルメンタル9曲を収録。

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12" black vinyl.

Tracklist:

1. Dannibe Pine 04:59
2. Neene Africa 04:17
3. N.A.N.K.A. 04:48
4. Too 04:14
5. Yewende 03:52
6. Oo Duna 03:21
7. Yangue 04:05
8. Podor Douera Gasba 04:34
9. Malisadio 03:13

Text excerpt by Sahel Sounds:

“...Hailing from the sleepy fishing Senegalese fishing town of Podor, home of the great Baaba Maal, Thiam taught himself guitar by playing along to late-night radio broadcasts of Manding music. He soon developed his style, often reworking Pulaar folk themes into his compositions. On Africa Yontii, Thiam’s third album for Sahel Sounds, he teamed up with hip-hop beat maker Ndiaye Moctar from studio M.N. Records to provide accompaniment, integrating unexpected elements such as field recordings and electronic sounds.

In the liner notes for Africa Yontii, Thiam voices his concerns about the lack of opportunities for Africa’s youth and the lonely road that can come with leaving behind loved ones in the hope of a better life. He also sprinkles in a philosophical query about the eroding state of the world alongside two more hopeful, traditional offerings in the form of wedding and river songs. Despite the sometimes heavy subject matter, Thiam’s love for his homeland and heritage shines through.

Tidiane Thiam's Africa Yontii reclaims the maligned “world music” genre within a sonic space that has long been dominated by others telling the story. As the title suggests - It’s time! "

Artist : Tidiane Thiam

Label : Sahel Sounds

CAT No: SS076lp