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Artist: Kandia Kouyaté
Album: Kita Kan
Genre: African Pop, Malian Pop
Label: Sterns Music

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Track List

Title Listen Buy
1. Doninké (Achieve Something in Life)
2. Mandenkalou (People of Mandé)
3. Kandali (Being in God's Care)
4. Douwawou (Blessings)
5. Folilalou (with Sekouba Bambino)
6. Woulalé (Harsh Distance Between Lovers)
7. Sambayaya (Receiving a Gift)
8. Ayamafele (Take a Close Look)
9. Hommage

Album Reviews

Review: 

This album reveals the full force of Kandia Kouyate's magnificent, powerful contralto voice, which ranges from the deep classical style of ancient Mali (unusually accompanied by a string orchestra) to the luscious rolling melodies of her native Kita accompanied by guitars, kora and ngoni. And for her young fans, there are modern dance tracks with plenty of rhythm and groove.

— CalabashMusic.com


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