Name: Optimisme
Brand: Songhoy Blues

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Rough Trade

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Format detail

Heavyweight Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Gold

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: Yes

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-01-10

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Catalogue number

TRANS469X

UPC / Barcode

5400863036492

Gold LP

Rough Trade UK

Extended format: No

Download code: No

2020-10-23

TRANS469CD

5400863036508

Artist

Songhoy Blues

Label EU

Transgressive

Genre EU

African

Songhoy Blues is a desert blues music group hailing from Timbuktu, Mali. With their infectious rhythms and soulful melodies, they have become one of the most prominent voices in the genre. Drawing inspiration from traditional Malian music as well as rock and roll influences, Songhoy Blues creates a unique sound that captivates audiences around the world.

Similar to other notable artists such as Imarhan, Oumou Sangaré, Les Amazones d'Afrique, and Boubacar Traoré, Songhoy Blues brings a fresh perspective to African music. Their powerful performances showcase their immense talent and passion for their craft.

With influences ranging from Ali Farka Touré to Tinariwen, Songhoy Blues continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an African artist in today's global music scene. Whether you're a fan of traditional African sounds or simply appreciate great music, *Songhoy Blues* is an artist you won't want to miss.

Transgressive is a record label founded by Mike Williams and Toby Langley. With a focus on discovering and nurturing new talent, Transgressive has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. The label has been responsible for launching the careers of several successful musicians and continues to be at the forefront of the music industry. For more information about the company's credits, please visit their profile page.

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Sons of Mali. Groundbreaking Artists. Refugees. Virtuosos. Survivors. Rock Stars. Unforgettable and undeniable, Songhoy Blues represent the future of African rock n’ roll and release their third album, Optimisme, out on Transgressive Records. This 11-song, multilingual album marks a real musical breakthrough. Musically harder, steeped in deep traditions of classic Malian music and desert blues and fused with an urgent and super-charged sound of now, the album was produced by Matt Sweeney of beloved indie rockers Chavez, who’s worked with a host of celebrated artists including Johnny Cash, Run the Jewels, El-P, Cat Power and Will Oldham, and recorded and mixed by Daniel Schlett (The War on Drugs, Modest Mouse, GhostfaceKillah) in Brooklyn, NY.

Optimisme

Music EU

Discover Optimisme by Songhoy Blues on Transgressive Records. A groundbreaking album fusing classic Malian music with a modern sound. Vinyl records available.