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CD, Digital
Description
“Lanaya is an instrumental trio from Bamako, Mali. They play music rooted in a centuries old tradition, in which the stories and sagas of Mali are musically preserved. The musicians are part of a professional caste, the griots or jalis. From generation to generation the knowledge is passed on; they are the keepers of the culture. The Ex met Djibril through Dutch master drummer Han Bennink, who played in Mali with, among others, Toumani. They invited Djibril for a tour in October ’97. It was so amazing that in November ’98 The Ex asked the whole group to come over, and it seemed like a good idea to release their first CD for that occasion.” –Terp Records
Released in:
2017