Kouyate, Bassekou & Amy Sacko
Djudjon - L'oiseau De Garana
Djudjon, Loiseau de Garana is the first album by Bassekou and Amy, that has been produced in Mali, entirely by Malians. It was recorded by Bassekous son Madou Kouyate, on location in their village Garana, and co-produced by Bassekou and his friend Ibrahim Kaba. Kaba insisted in letting Bassekou play from his heart, and with a natural sound that is not aimed towards a Western audience, but focuses telling the universal story of his and Amys roots. Both Amy and Bassekou are like unpolished diamonds: Ali Farka called Bassekou "Malis Black Diamond". On this album they are at home. The album is a tribute to their tradition, their ancestors and to their local society. Djudjon, Loiseau de Garana takes the listener on a journey to deeper places in the soul, on a trip to the earthly roots that connects humanity. It is Mali Blues at its best!