On this record Seck's majestic voice towers above complex, driving rhythms, while the horns and guitars weave an almost jazz-like improvisational thread through the mbalax, especially on "Yaye Boy." I prefer the B side of this record with it's two tremendous, urgent mbalax songs and the final, reggae-fied ballad. It is impossible to sit still, listening to it.
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Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you! Just started to listen to this LP. I like Raam Daan a lot, and I haven't heard music from Senegal for too long.
Finally? As in: thank you?
Glad to hit your spot, R.
Sorry for my manners, I got so excited that I forgot to say it. I was looking for this album since I was a kid. You can't even imagine. Thank you to the infinite power.
Thank you for sharing. Apurva from Pune, India.
Thanks for the share! Peace.
I'm delighted to have stumbled upon your blog. Seck possesses an intense and passionate voice that captivated me upon hearing his LP, Daaly, years ago. It's wonderful to hear this earlier effort. His later CD, Orientation, is also wonderful for its fascinating mashup of African vocals with Indian music forms. Thank you for this labor of love.
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