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The Symmetric Orchestra led by Toumani Diabaté is composed of musicians (mostly griots) from across the old Mande Empire of west Africa, who play a mix of traditional instruments including the kora, djembe, balafon and bolombatto, as well as modern ones like the guitar and electronic keyboard.
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noeuropaaqui wrote:
The best from Africa!
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didgeridoo-fm wrote:
finest stuff:-)
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nothere413 wrote:
I could really use another album. Toumani's solo stuff is great, but I love the orchestra.
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inhocvince wrote:
not sure what they sing about, but I enjoy this music
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JPsartre wrote:
great sounds!
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saredemba wrote:
Great!!!
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Mykonos22 wrote:
Beautiful
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jynnantonnyx wrote:
I get chills right down to my bones when I listen to this music, so wonderful.
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Thorpe wrote:
I assume the accent on the e is the proper name for them.
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explorateur wrote:
I had the pleasure of meeting Toumani live. It was unforgettable. One of th best concerts I have ever been to.
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