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Keleya – Raw Malian Funk of the 1970s
CD (Item 456180) Oriki (France), 1970s — Condition: New Copy
Malian funk indeed – and just the sort of African sounds we really go crazy for! The grooves here are totally wonderful – a skittish brew of percussion, guitar, and keyboards – sometimes in straighter Afro Funk modes, sometimes with the other-worldly styles we might associate with Mulatu in the 70s! Vocals can be quite frenetic – often shouted by backup singers along with the lead – with a sense of urgency that only drives the grooves onward even farther. The tracks all definitely live up to the "funk" promise of the title – and have a really universal appeal to fans of all things funky – even if you don't know anything about the culture, the language, or the 70s origin of these sides. The album's a tremendous discovery in sound – fresher than Fela, and finally getting its due with a wider global audience. Titles include "Yeye Mousso", "Wanri", "Samba", "Faux Marabout", "Djoliba", and "Mokholou". © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc. | |||||
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