NTS Guide To : Wassalou 12th February 2021

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"All vinyl Heaven is in You broadcast made after a huge recent move! Pulled records from XqST, Nettle, SUDS and Seefeel amongst a few others who were also apt at "the warp". Aside from being some weird, good sounds the records def gathered some dust from the transition of places. I like to think it's a little added texture and context :)"

Wassalou Sahara Blues

An hour of Wassalou cassettes from the 1980s, created by NTS. Often cited as one of the West African precursors to the American blues, Wassalou music blends traditional and modern styles from Mali & Guinea, featuring powerful female vocals. Often, the songs contain lyrics relating to women's issues such as childbearing and fertility. The lyrics are often sung in call-and-reponse format.

Collection: Sounds of the Sahara

Tracklist

Kandja Kouyaté, Kandja Kouyaté, L'Ensemble Instrumental Du MaliL'Ensemble Instrumental Du Mali
Sarddiga
Hawa DrameHawa Drame
Namable
Dienaba DiakiteDienaba Diakite
Ibe Miri Mouna

Kankou DembaKankou Demba
Segou Sounafing
Mah DambaMah Damba
Diadia Kono
Ensemble Instrumental National Du MaliEnsemble Instrumental National Du Mali
Dia Ye Bana
Sali SidibéSali Sidibé
Toukan Magni
Kagbe SidibeKagbe Sidibe
Sogo No Kan
Bintou SidibeBintou Sidibe
Amadou Ba Guindo