Alhaji Bai Konte - Gambian Griot Kora Duets

Alhaji Bai Konte - Gambian Griot Kora DuetsThe hypnotic, delicate strum of the kora, the harp like instrument strung on a halved gourd, has been a trademark of West African music for centuries. Gambian Griot Kora Duets (1979), featuring the master player Alhaji Bai Konte and his equally influential son Dembo Konte and Ma Lamini Jobate, is a remarkable recording that documents an evolution in the kora's use in the traditional music of the Gambia. The album, made in Dembo and Alhjai Bai Konte's

has received five Grammy Awards

The 11-song project is filled with passion and romance wrapped in heartfelt lyrics and a cutting-edge sound

It's a must-have for collectors and fans looking to dive into the band's rich catalog and witness the evolution of their music up to the release of Cardinal

In addition to her superstar collaborations

is a joyous slice of scouse- a-billy that points the way clearly to later groups such as The Las

aggressive guitars and breakneck drumming

making it a must-have for fans and vinyl collectors who appreciate evocative

the streaming water drowning out the rustling of leaves

and pays homage to friend and founding member Neal Casal by covering his most well known song Freeway To The Canyon

placed her in the spotlight as a singer

All songs will be packaged for the first time

a record that amassed over 100