
Kôrôlén captures a unique collaboration between Malian kora maestro Toumani Diabaté and the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra, recorded live at London’s Barbican Centre. Seamlessly blending West African traditions with lush orchestral arrangements, the album showcases Diabaté’s masterful improvisations and the evocative interplay between kora, strings, and percussion.
This World Circuit release is acclaimed for conjuring cinematic soundscapes across six diverse tracks, with gentle, shimmering passages and stirring ensemble moments. Highlights include dazzling kora flourishes, the buoyant introduction of “Mama Souraka,” and the emotional depth brought by the late Kasse Mady Diabaté’s vocals, making Kôrôlén a standout fusion of folk, world, and contemporary orchestral music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: World Circuit
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 04/23/2021
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TRACKS
A1. Haïnamady Town
A2. Mama Souraka
A3. Elyne Road
B1. Cantelowes Dream
B2. Moon Kaira
B3. Mamadou Kanda Keita
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