Kanou

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While Farafina's drive is primarily percussive, the Burkina Faso ensemble has long been one of West Africa's most melodic groups. For years this was due to the lyricism of founder Mahama Konaté's virtuosity on the balafon marimba. Konaté may have retired from the group, but their melodic magnetism has a stronger pull than ever on Kanou, with expanded arrangements that bring in guitar, keyboards, and Farafina's first ever female vocalist, Fatoumata Dembele. The percussive bounce and emphasis on traditional instruments remain central to the band's joyous sound. "Sababou" revs up a highlife-flavored celebration of youth's possibilities with electric-guitar rumba riffs, cascades of kora harp, and ebullient call and response vocals. "Tamako" salutes Farafina's heritage and influence as Dembele's airy vocals join layered balafon crosscurrents while the pulsing bass and kora establish an understated groove. Look to "Percus" for an all-out rhythm attack and to the title cut for the surprising entrance of violins and a nearly East Asian lilt. Although the musical themes on the disc derive from ancient griot traditions, the swing feels decidedly modern. The mix of soft percussive textures with repeated melodic motifs even gives this timeless material hints of modern club appeal. --Bob Tarte

Kanou,Farafina,L'empreinte Digitale,African,African Folk,Int'l & World Music,Pop,South Africa,World Music

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Kanou Farafina Manufacturer: L'empreinte Digitale ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005RWB0 Release Date: 2002-07-09

Tracks:

1. Sababou
2. Warri
3. Gouansang
4. Tamako
5. Kanou
6. Ayafle
7. Percus
8. Nening
9. Wanso
10. Nianaman
11. Ladirikan

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While Farafina's drive is primarily percussive, the Burkina Faso ensemble has long been one of West Africa's most melodic groups. For years this was due to the lyricism of founder Mahama Konaté's virtuosity on the balafon marimba. Konaté may have retired from the group, but their melodic magnetism has a stronger pull than ever on Kanou, with expanded arrangements that bring in guitar, keyboards, and Farafina's first ever female vocalist, Fatoumata Dembele. The percussive bounce and emphasis on traditional instruments remain central to the band's joyous sound. "Sababou" revs up a highlife-flavored celebration of youth's possibilities with electric-guitar rumba riffs, cascades of kora harp, and ebullient call and response vocals. "Tamako" salutes Farafina's heritage and influence as Dembele's airy vocals join layered balafon crosscurrents while the pulsing bass and kora establish an understated groove. Look to "Percus" for an all-out rhythm attack and to the title cut for the surprising entrance of violins and a nearly East Asian lilt. Although the musical themes on the disc derive from ancient griot traditions, the swing feels decidedly modern. The mix of soft percussive textures with repeated melodic motifs even gives this timeless material hints of modern club appeal. --Bob Tarte

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O Su So WA Ke: Purupurun No Kyu No Bon Mika Kanou Manufacturer: Pony Canyon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0006JK208 Release Date: 2004-12-27

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True Songs of Brittany Kanou Kalon-Vzeizh Manufacturer: Arion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000AYUR Release Date: 1995-06-01

Tracks:

1. Silvestrig
2. Ar C'hentan Gwezh 'Moe Graet Al Lez
3. Ar C'hallez Vihan
4. Sant Sulian
5. Er Prins Iaouank
6. Er Basion Vras
7. An Desertour
8. 'Barh Un Enez E-Kreiz Ar Mor
9. Mari-Louise
10. Ar Ranned 'Gousperou Ar Raned'
11. Mab Er Brigant
12. Duet Ganin Da Ma Bro
13. Ar Jouiz

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True Songs of Brittany Kanou Kalon-Vzeizh Manufacturer: Arion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000TW3 Release Date: 1994-08-05

Tracks:

1. Silvestrig
2. Ar C'hentan Gwezh 'Moe Graet Al Lez
3. Ar C'hallez Vihan
4. Sant Sulian
5. Er Prins Iaouank
6. Er Basion Vras
7. An Desertour
8. 'Barh Un Enez E-Kreiz Ar Mor
9. Mari-Louise
10. Ar Ranned 'Gousperou Ar Raned'
11. Mab Er Brigant
12. Duet Ganin Da Ma Bro
13. Ar Jouiz

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Anta/Aiwa Udeno Naka Junko Kanou Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000CEK4VY Release Date: 2006-01-30

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Haruyokoi Megumi Kanou Manufacturer: Crown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009S8E4W Release Date: 2005-08-01

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Kanou Hirosi Tokusenshu Hirosi Kanou Manufacturer: Crown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000069KT3 Release Date: 2002-08-29

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