Yesterday’s song had such a profound effect on me that I couldn’t resist revisiting this gorgeous music once again!
Ladilikan releases today via World Circuit Records and is an album that seamlessly blends together the most exquisite fusion of contemporary western strings and traditional African sounds. The album has been created and recorded by Malian band Trio Da Kali and San Francisco’s Kronus Quartet, who have come together in this super-group to create this wonderful musical hybrid.
Kronos’ artistic director and founder, reports that the album is “one of the most beautiful Kronos has ever done” and after hearing their griot grooves being played by violins, viola and cello, Trio da Kali’s musical director Fodé Lassana Diabaté said, “This is going to be the best collaboration of my life.”
The albums impressive title track is dramatic and striking with its gorgeous, punchy melodic strings, soaring vocals and rhythmic balafon all playing harmoniously side by side…it’s just simply gorgeous! Check it out above.
Ladilikan is out now via World Circuit Records and can be purchased from here.
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