1001 Other Albums<p><strong>Self-Titled Summer | Djeli Moussa Diawara (1983, Guinea)</strong></p><p>Our next Self-Titled Summer spotlight should be David Bowie’s s/t (aka <em>Space Oddity</em>), but we’ve already had a Bowie spotlight this year and there’s a lot of s/t’s to get through. So, instead we’re going to jump to the next one, which is number 387 on <a href="https://1001otheralbums.com/the-list/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The List</a>, submitted by platenworm. Here’s a quick rundown:</p><ul><li><em>Point of origin(s)</em>: Born in 1962 into a family of Mandinka[1] griots (aka “djelis”/”jalis” i.e., West African storytellers and/or musicians) in Kankan, Guinea, Djeli Moussa learned to play the balafon (gourd-resonated xylophone), kora (West African stringed instrument similar to a lute and harp), and guitar at an early age. After moving to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire at the age of 18, Djeli Moussa first played in restaurants and with other musicians such as his half-brother Mory Kanté (previously vocalist and balafon player in the Malian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_Band" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rail Band</a>) and for Moustapha on his 1982 disco/funk album <em><a href="https://www.discogs.com/release/4544247-Moustapha-I-Love-Abidjan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">I Love Abidjan</a></em>. In 1982 he began his solo career by recording this, his debut album, first released the following year by Paris-based label Tangent. The album would later be reissued by various labels, some with the Anglicized spelling “Jali Musa Jawara” and/or other titles (<em>Yasimika</em>, <em>Yasimika [Abidjan 1982]</em>, or <em>Direct From West Africa</em>).</li><li><em>Tasting notes</em>: Griot, kora, balafon, acoustic guitar, beautiful chorus vocals</li><li><em>Standout track</em>: “Haïdara” but, also, all of them (there’s only 4) – they’re all magic.</li><li><em>Where are they now?</em>: Djeli Moussa moved to Paris and has continued to release a number of solo albums (the most recent being the 2020 <em><a href="https://album.link/ca/i/1584595043" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Par Amour</a></em>) featuring his preferred 32-stringed kora (traditionally it is a 21-string instrument), incorporating various styles such as flamenco and blues with traditional Mandinka sounds. He also founded the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kora_Jazz_Trio" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kora Jazz Trio</a> in 2002, which continued on as the Kora Jazz Band after Djeli Moussa left in 2010.</li><li><em>Websites</em>: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djeli_Moussa_Diawara" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/djelimoussadiawara" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></li></ul><p>Happy listening!</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tigqOLyEG8o" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">YouTube: Djeli Moussa Diawara – <em>Yasimika</em></a></li><li><a href="https://www.discogs.com/master/271920-Djeli-Moussa-Diawara-Djeli-Moussa-Diawara" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Discogs: Djeli Moussa Diawara – <em>Djeli Moussa Diawara</em></a></li></ul><ol><li>Apologies if this is the wrong word – I’ve seen Mandinka used interchangeably with Mandingo, so I’ve just stuck with Mandinka here other than using both in the tags. ↩︎</li></ol><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/1980s/" target="_blank">#1980s</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/african-music/" target="_blank">#AfricanMusic</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/balafon/" target="_blank">#balafon</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/djeli-moussa-diawara/" target="_blank">#DjeliMoussaDiawara</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/griot/" target="_blank">#griot</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/guinea/" target="_blank">#Guinea</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/jali-musa-jawara/" target="_blank">#JaliMusaJawara</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/kora/" target="_blank">#kora</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/mandingo/" target="_blank">#Mandingo</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/mandinka/" target="_blank">#Mandinka</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/music/" target="_blank">#music</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/music-discovery/" target="_blank">#musicDiscovery</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://1001otheralbums.com/tag/west-african-music/" target="_blank">#WestAfricanMusic</a></p>
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I have no idea who any of these people are, nor have I heard any of these songs before, but this who playlist is really chill.
Let this be our rabbit hole, friend.
#nowplaying #PsychedelicRock #AfricanMusic
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Lobi Traoré - Ni tugula mogo mi ko (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15lOUW7Nuvw
From "Bamako Nights: Live at Bar Bozo 1995" released in 2013.
Streaming music…
https://amf.didiermary.fr/streaming-african-music/
I’ve been working on quite a few playlists since the launch of Spotify, including this one dedicated to African Musics, old and new, that I update from time to time.If you’d like to work or dance or relax while streaming music from the continent…
#Spotify #AfricanMusic #MastoMusic
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Painting of the Day. The Drummer I
> > https://www.artcameroon.com/the-drummer-african-painting/
This oil painting is of a street musician playing drums for tips, seen with some scattered coins. The painting is full of bright colors and patterns, and the atmosphere is festive and joyful.
$3000 original / $165 art print / Free delivery anywhere
#AfricanArt #drummer #drums #AfricanMusic #oilpainting or #artprintsforsale
"A driving sax refrain signals this is a song of two halves, as the African percussion rolls in to get the party started"
https://www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/siri-karlsson-hey-solo-tombola
Find Siri Karlsson in the Slow World playlist: https://www.submithub.com/link/slow-world-playlist
A new WITCH album? Indeed! 
WITCH - Nadi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EfrdXvOSgI
Written by guest singer Theresa Ng’Ambi, the song offers Rock vibes, between Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin... Zamrock is alive, bringing us back to the 70s sound...
Album SOGOLO, out June 13, 2025.
More #Zamrock: https://amf.didiermary.fr/tag/zamrock/
Painting of the Day. The Drummer and the Flutist II
> > https://www.artcameroon.com/painting/the-drummer-and-flutist-2-giclee-print/
This vibrant art print from an acrylic painting by Angu Walters captures the joy and energy of African music. The drummer pounds on his drum with abandon, while the flutist plays a soulful melody. One can just nearly hear the music.
55 cm x 71 cm / 21.5 in x 28 in
$145 art print / Free delivery
#AfricanArt #drummer #flutist #flute #AfricanMusic #artprint
Painting of the Day. The Xylophone Player
> > https://www.artcameroon.com/painting/the-xylophone-player-2-giclee-print/
This vibrant and colorful art print of a painting by #Cameroon artist Angu Walters is full of life and energy, It’s a celebration of African culture and music. This is a beautiful and unique work of art that would make a wonderful addition to any home.
51 cm x 70 cm / 20 in x 27 in
$140 art print / Free delivery
#AfricanArt #AfricanMusic #violet #keyboardist #paintingoftheday #artprint
Painting of the Day. The Kora Player III
> > https://www.artcameroon.com/painting/the-kora-player-3-giclee-print/
This stunning surreal vivid blue acrylic painting is of an African musician playing the kora, a traditional musical instrument used in Central and West Africa. It’s 3 feet square and powerful. The Kora Player III is a perfect example of Angu Walters' work, with its bold colors and dreamlike imagery.
$195 top quality art print / Free shipping anywhere
#AfricanArt #paintingoftheday #AfricanMusic #surrealart #surreslism
Just in case you feel an urgent need to dance, here's some Soukous from 1988...
Zitany Neil - Marcory Gasoil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKmwh2GymMA
Africa: Salif Keita Goes Acoustic With So Kono: [Afropop] When we spoke with Salif Keita before the Pandemic, he told us, not for the first time, that he was ready to retire from recording and performing. Not long afterwards, he released what he said would be his last album, Un Autre Blanc. His urge to withdraw from the world was likely reinforced in 2022 when he lost a key ally, his longtime friend and… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKL9kc #SalifKeita #Afropop #AfricanMusic #AcousticMusic #MusicLegends
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Maganda Shakul - Muka_saa
"Reflects both the beauty and melancholy of Maganda’s musical journey."
Painting of the Day. The Drummer and Flutist IV
> > https://www.artcameroon.com/drummer-flutist-4/
Here is a whimsical acrylic painting of musicians in a vibrant blue landscape with splashes of yellow, orange, and green. It's a joyful and surreal representation of music.
Angu Walters
50 x 70 cm
20 x 28 in
$800 original / $135 art print
#AfricanArt #AfricanMusic #flute #drum #acrylicpainting or #artprintsforsale
Amadou Bagayoko dead at 70 #RIP 
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Si Ni Kan · #Amadou & Mariam