Résistance marks the powerful second album from Malian band Songhoy Blues, pushing their unique blend of desert blues, rock, and global influences to exhilarating new heights. Released in 2017 on Fat Possum Records, the album responds to the band's experiences in Mali with both defiant energy and creative resilience, showcasing their unmistakable sound and vibrant spirit.
This release is notable for its dynamic genre fusion—melding traditional West African rhythms with funk grooves, Afrobeat, and contemporary guest features from the likes of Elf Kid, Iggy Pop, and Stealing Sheep. Across tracks like "Bamako" and "Mali Nord," Songhoy Blues channel urgency and hope into music that feels fresh, eclectic, and unmistakably their own, making Résistance a standout album for fans of innovative global sounds.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Fat Possum Records
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 06/16/2017
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TRACKS
A1. Voter
A2. Bamako
A3. Sahara
A4. Yersi Yadda
A5. Hometown
A6. Badji
B1. Dabari
B2. Ici Bas
B3. Ir Ma Sobay
B4. Mali Nord
B4. Alhakou
B5. One Colour
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