Album cover: Amadou & Mariam, “Welcome to Mali”

Amadou & Mariam

Welcome to Mali

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This is world music in the best possible sense. Transcending any particular language, style, or background, A&M infuse this album with an infectious spirit of affection and a willingness to evolve, as on the electro-tinged, Damon Albarn produced single “Sabali”. To paraphrase Albarn, “you won’t find anything more genuine or ecstatic.”

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Reminds us of: Manu Chao, Angelique Kidjo, why we should smile

Amadou & Mariam: (Official/MySpace)

Words by Justin Lacasse

Published on melophobe December 19, 2008.

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