Amara Toure - 1973-1980 [CD]
1973-1980
Amara Toure
CD
"Latin music, is it really foreign to us Africans? I don't think so. Listen to the drums, to the rhythm. It all seems very close to us -- it feels like it's our own culture" --Amara Touré. In late-'50s Dakar, Senegal, producer Ibra Kassé and his Miami nightclub spearheaded a movement blending the Cuban styles of son montuno and patchanga with local folk traditions. Through the unique cultural fusion of West African and Caribbean influences, Latin music took on a new and unique sound, brought a breath of fresh air into Dakar's nightlife, and attracted numerous musicians from surrounding countries. One of the musicians who answered this call was percussionist and singer Amara Touré from Guinea-Conakry.
Tracklist:
- Amara Touré (with Black and White) Singles Collection 1973-1976: N'Nijo
- Amara Touré (with Black and White) Singles Collection 1973-1976: Temedy
- Amara Touré (with Black and White) Singles Collection 1973-1976: Lamento Cubano
- Amara Touré (with Black and White) Singles Collection 1973-1976: Cuando Llegare
- Amara Touré (with Black and White) Singles Collection 1973-1976: Fatou
- Amara Touré (with Black and White) Singles Collection 1973-1976: N'ga Digne M'be
- Amara Touré Accompagné Par L'Orchestre Massako (1980): Salamouti
- Amara Touré Accompagné Par L'Orchestre Massako (1980): Afalago
- Amara Touré Accompagné Par L'Orchestre Massako (1980): Tela
- Amara Touré Accompagné Par L'Orchestre Massako (1980): Africa