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WAMATO
LES AMAZONES DE GUINÉE
- Ref. ML2131
- STERN'S AFRICA, 2008.
"For 46 years now, Les Amazones de Guinée have been something of an institution in West Africa and regarded as a rousing symbol of emancipation on the continent. They are, after all, an all-woman band who also all happen to be members of the Guinean army. They are not exactly prolific as recording artists - this is the first new set that they have recorded in 25 years - but it shows that the ladies have survived the deaths or retirement of some of their earlier star members, and now, led by their bass-playing chef d'orchestre, Commandant Salematou Diallo, they have re-emerged as a compelling musical force. Recorded in Mali, with help from a few civilian friends, their new set starts with a shout announcing their return, followed by a series of driving songs in which their attack never falters until they finally ease into an infectious ballad, Meilleurs Voeux. Most of the songs are based around sturdy and sometimes hypnotic guitar patterns punctuated by slick saxophone playing, while the often harsh-edged lead vocals are matched by softer harmony work. They probably sound even better live, so let's hope the army gives them leave for a tour." (Robin Denselow, www.guardian.co.uk)
Interprètes
- AMAZONES DE GUINÉE (LES):
- Salématou DIALLO : Basse, Chef d'orchestre
- Djenabou BAH : Saxophone ténor
- Elisabeth CAMARA : Congas
- Mato CAMARA : Timbales
- M'Mah SYLLA : Voix
- N'Gady KEITA : Voix
- Daloba KEITA : Voix
- Yaya KOUYATÉ : Guitare
- N'Sira TOUNKARA : Guitare rythmique
- Mariama CAMARA : Saxophone alto
- Mamade CISSÉ : Drums
- invités:
- Aminata KAMISSOKO
- Fatou NYLON BARRY
- LES ZAWAGUI DE MACENTA
- Blandine KOMESSA
- Mariama MBAOU TOUNKARA : Voix
- Sadio SIDIBE : Voix
- Dieneba DANSOKO : Voix
- et avec:
- Karim COULIBALY : Percussion
- Adama DIARRA : Djembe
- Fode KOUYATE : Drums
- Franmady CONDE : Guitare
- Sékou KANTE : Guitare
Pistes
- 1 Wamato
- 2 Deni Wana
- 3 Reine Nyepou
- 4 Ndaren
- 5 Be Ni Son
- 6 Djama
- 7 Kania
- 8 Zawi
- 9 Alhamdoulilah
- 10 Meilleurs Voeux
- 11 Demembalou
- 12 Mères d'Afrique