2007-09-10
Toure is from Mauritania in Africa originally but was raised by Parisian musicians. "Stereo Spirit" is a gentle set in which he plays all of the instruments and his voice, at times, is a bit reminiscent of early Cat Stevens. Only one song is uptempo ("Bibou") and a few are are midtempo ("Setal," "Banta" and "Yakaare"). The rest are softly reflective. His main theme is peaceful relationships, both with humankind and the environment. - MJVDDavid Darling and The Wulu Bunun
Mudanin Kata
Carlos Franzetti
Argentum
VIEUX FARKA TOURE
Vieux Farka Toure
Ziggy Marley
Family Time
BUJU BANTON
Before the Dawn
Wax Tailor
Phonovisions Symphonic Orchestra
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