Africa Yaya [Import]

Product Description
Singer from Angola. Kilapanga Rhythm.

Africa Yaya,Wyza,Brazilian Import,Brazilian,Int'l & World Music,Latin,World Music

Average customer rating: Not bad, but not so original Weak in originality Excellent recording of modern West African music. This is the Genie award winner, isn't it? Wonderful diverse group of jangly full band rhythms.

Message Alpha Yaya Diallo Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Guinea | Africa | International | Styles | Music Mali | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Djama Journey ASIN: B00000HZQ8 Release Date: 1999-02-09

Tracks:

1. Fissiriwaly
2. Badenma
3. Faybhe
4. Kakande
5. Duniya
6. Africa
7. Amour
8. Fatumata Diallo
9. Vancouver Venez Voir

Amazon.com

Right on the heels of his North American debut (a compilation entitled Aduna) comes the first fully produced new album from this Guinean guitarist and writer. Alpha Yaya Diallo has played for a number of the famous Mande bands, including a stint with Bembeya Jazz. This albums has its ups and downs, starting off in full-blown overproduction mode (blast those damn drum machines!) in a sound far too reminiscent of Youssou N'Dour, but after a few tracks it settles down and finds its roots. His use of acoustic guitar and kora pulls the best music out of his band, and the mix of technology with tradition makes for some worthy new music. The shining roots moment of the CD is "Kakande," a solo-overdubbed effort with acoustic guitar, percussion, balafon, and bass all played by Diallo on a flowing and beautiful piece of folk-inspired pop. On the pop side, the winner has to be "Fatumata Diallo," which shows (with real drums) that a Western pop feel can coexist with and thrive in the West African heritage. Open-minded fans of both Afro-pop (à la Salif Keita) and acoustic traditions will both find moments to cherish in Alpha Yaya Diallo's Message. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Not bad, but not so original.......2000-05-21

This was a not bad effort by Alpha Yaya Diallo. It's a nice listen but a little disappointing. You don't need to read the notes to realize he lives in either Europe or North America. The music has a very noticeable western influence to it, which is perhaps understandable since Diallo now lives in Vancouver. If you're looking for something a little more purely Africa, try Ali Farka Touré...

Weak in originality.......2000-04-26

It's a good record of West African music, with strong influences from Senegamese mbalax, Mali nad Guinean styles. The acoustic lines are sophisticated, especially the Diallo's guitar and some piano solos. The only defect of this CD is lack in originality. Diallo's singing is too similar with Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal or Selif Keita, melodies are something already heared. Finally, this is not the first African CD to buy. Weakly reccomended.

Excellent recording of modern West African music........1999-06-01

This is an excellent recording of modern West African music, from a guitarist, composer, singer from Guinea. It won the Canadian Juno award this year for best global recording (he lives in Canada). There is a good variety of traditional and modern instruments and rhythms, and it's well produced. As a result, the music is consistently stimulating. Also, the retro Blue Note style cover is great. Of his 3 CDs, I enjoy this one the most.

This is the Genie award winner, isn't it?.......1999-04-05

One of Alpha's CDs won at the Canadian music awards this year. I think it was this one. Definately worth checking out.

Wonderful diverse group of jangly full band rhythms........1999-03-05

A variety of feelings arise with each piece's rhythm in this very danceable collection!

Average customer rating:

Djama Alpha Yaya Diallo Manufacturer: Jericho Beach ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Guinea | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Message ASIN: B0007OPFA4 Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. politik
2. badenmalu
3. sara
4. mara fandji
5. cette vie
6. mi fala
7. bambara blues
8. manla la
9. manding foli
10. nabhoran

Average customer rating: Diallo's latest is a keeper!

Aduna Alpha Yaya Diallo Manufacturer: Tinder ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Guinea | Africa | International | Styles | Music Mali | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Africa | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Africa | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Reggae | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Reggae | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 New Age | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Djama Rodrigo y Gabriela (with Bonus DVD) ASIN: B000007PGI Release Date: 1998-06-23

Tracks:

1. Fatoumata Diallo
2. Gogha
3. La Futur
4. Djarabi
5. Dewe
6. Aduna
7. Afiki Djama
8. Saya
9. Debo
10. Yeke Yeke

Amazon.com

Aduna reflects the depth and diversity of this top-ranking West African artist. Alpha Yaya Diallo, originally from Guinea, now makes his home in Vancouver, Canada, and is known as a remarkable guitarist adept with both acoustic and electric instruments. His rootsy setting of "Yeke Yeke" and his playing on "Dewe" and "Nene" display his scintillating acoustic style. He conjures the sound of the kora (the traditional West African harp) from his guitar and plays flowing improvisational runs of exceptional tonal purity. In addition to the masterful guitar work, this CD contains fine ensemble performances from Diallo and his band, powerful vocals, and terrific percussion. The liner notes include translations of the lyrics, which reveal positive messages of unity and an optimistic view of the future. --Jeff Grubb

Customer Reviews:

Diallo's latest is a keeper!.......1998-10-06

When I saw Alpha Yaya in concert, I decided I had to buy his CD. I did and I'm very glad with this release. The tracks provide the listener with a pleasing blend of traditional and modern West African melodies. Get ready to hit the replay button on this title.

Average customer rating:

Futur Alpha Yaya Diallo Manufacturer: Bedouin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Guinea | Africa | International | Styles | Music Mali | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008ESKZ Release Date: 1996-05-21

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Africa Yaya Wyza Manufacturer: Brazilian Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0008GITYK Release Date: 2005-05-02

Tracks:

1. Kana Ya

Album Details

Singer from Angola. Kilapanga Rhythm.

Average customer rating: A solid example of 'traditional music updated'

Live at Club Soda Yaya Diallo Manufacturer: Onzou Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Mali | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00013K5N8 Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

1. Samba the Trucker
2. Sewa Nimo
3. Gifono
4. Chechon
5. Forgeron
6. Nakan
7. Teli
8. Makanou

Album Description

Kanza music is a new concept within the Minianka musical culture. This kind of music is a fusion of the past and the present opening the door to the future. Kanza music was conceived as a means of maintaining interest in traditional culture.

"Live at Club Soda" takes a dramatic shift from Yaya Diallo's earlier traditional albums by transposing traditional village music to saxophone, violin, bass, guitar and drum set along with traditional African drums, vocals and backup singers. Recorded live in Montreal, 1989, the sound is reminiscent of 1950's rock and roll, blues and jazz.

Customer Reviews:

A solid example of 'traditional music updated'.......2004-09-02

Perhaps even more accessible to general fans of African music who are not exclusively drum affectionados is the latest LIVE AT CLUB SODA album, recorded with his band Kanza.
 The live recording includes vocals and a host of instrumental forms from sax and electric violin to bass guitar, providing a satisfying and accessible set of songs rounding out Diallo's drum emphasis.

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