Sonbonbela is the evocative 2022 release from Burkina Faso’s Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band, issued by the adventurous Sublime Frequencies label. Rich in influences spanning jazz, folk, world, and country, the album offers an electrifying blend of traditional Burkinabè rhythms and hypnotic grooves, fronted by bandleader Mamadou Sanou’s commanding vocal presence.
Dedicated to the memory of the band’s late bassist Massimbo Taragna, Sonbonbela radiates with the collective energy and trance-inducing power that defined his contribution. With seven immersive tracks delivered in native languages and captured in a direct, unembellished style, this album pulses with authenticity and emotion, making it a standout entry in contemporary global music.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Sublime Frequencies
- Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 10/14/2022
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TRACKS
A1. Chasser Les Sachets
A2. Kameleba
A3. Afro Mandingo
A4. Semayala
B1. Serejugu
B2. Sonbanbela
B3. Wariko
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