Idrissa Soumaoro Et L'Eclipse De L'Ija - Le Tioko-Tioko LP
SKU: MRBLP242
Description:
This is one of the rarest vinyl albums from the already scarce
Malian vinyl discography, partly as the album was never released
commercially, only independently distributed via the Malian
Association for the Blind in Bamako. Though recorded at Radio Mali
under the aegis of master engineer Boubacar Traoré; the album was
originally released in East Germany. The tapes had been taken by
some Malian students to East Berlin as part of a student exchange
program. It was then manufactured and released on the East German
state-owned label Eterna with only a few boxes of records being
shipped back to Bamako.
A true masterpiece, this legendary LP offers some devastating songs
such as ‘Djama’ (society), ‘Nissodia’ (joy of optimism), and ‘Fama
Allah’ (an ode to god). Hypnotic organ riffs and breakbeats convey
an unknown funk quality in Malian music, it now stands as a loving
tribute to an unsung Malian golden age. Sadly, like many of the
other now desired and prized vinyl rarities, at the time of
release, it almost immediately disappeared without a trace due to a
lack of promotion, and distribution. So, it feels fitting to share
this gem of a record again, and hopefully it with reach the wider
audience it deserved over 45 years ago.
Format & package: LP
Record label: Mr. Bongo
Year of release: 2022(reissued from
1978)
Tracks:
A1 Fama Allah (Grand Dieu)
A2 Djama (La Société)
A3 Beni Inikanko (Chacun Son Idéal)
B1 Nissodia (Joie de L'Optimisme)
B2 Ben (De L'Entente á L'Unité)
B3 Bimoko (L'Homme de Nos Jours)
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,3 Kg |
