Leon KEITA - Leon Keita

Analog Africa

£33.28

Format: limited numbered 180 gram vinyl LP + MP3 download code in screen-printed sleeve (indie exclusive)
Catalogue No.: AADE016
Release Date: 09 Oct 2023
Genre: International

This is a new record of unearthed delights by Leon Keita, a longtime singer and multi-instrumentalist from Mali. On the eponymous 'Leon Keita', we hear Malian music fused with sensibilities from Sudan-Guinea and Burkina Faso, with modern pop and electronic influences, impeccably played in a smattering of crisp guitars, love-sung lyrics and laboured rhythms. All laid to a fresh pressing, the A-side hears three rather relaxed beauties, while the B moves into more idealistic and hedonic directions, not least the conclusive 'Dakan Sate, Korotoumi'. Brought back to our attention by Analog Africa, 'Leon Keita' serves yet another top serving and reminder of Mandingue culture, the influence of which stretches across the world; 'Dalaka' was a recent hit, making it as far as the Colombian coast.

Tracklist
Side 1
1. "Diarabi Mana" (7:14)
2. "Ifarana" (6:36)
3. "Dalaka" (7:57)
Side 2
1. "Gnanassouma" (8:34)
2. "Dakan Sate, Korotoumi" (9:18)