Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-03-15

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

CRV1637

UPC / Barcode

840401700952

Black LP

Artist

Toumani Diabate

Label EU

Chrysalis

Genre EU

Rest of World

The roots of Chrysalis stretch back to a tiny flat in West London in 1967, when former university social secretaries, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis, linked their flair for managing and booking bands to form the Ellis Wright Agency. After trying to release their bands' records via other companies, they decided to start their own label.

In 1968, they signed a licensing deal with Island Records with the proviso that if their acts achieved an agreed number of hits, they would be awarded a label of their own. Within a year, this tally was reached and Chrysalis Records was born.

Over the years, Chrysalis went through various ownership changes. In 1985, Chris Wright bought out Terry Ellis and later sold the label to EMI in 1991. EMI was then acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012 before selling the Parlophone Label Group (including Chrysalis) to Warner Music Group in 2013.

Toumani Diabate is a renowned Malian kora player, born on August 10, 1965 in Bamako, Mali. He follows in the footsteps of his father, Sidiki Diabaté, and has become a respected figure in the world of music. With his exceptional talent and skillful playing style, Toumani has captivated audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing performances on the traditional West African harp-like instrument known as the kora.
Having grown up surrounded by music from an early age, Toumani's passion for the kora was ignited at a young age. He honed his craft under the guidance of his father and went on to collaborate with numerous musicians across different genres throughout his career. His innovative approach to blending traditional African sounds with contemporary influences has earned him critical acclaim and recognition as one of Africa's most influential musicians.
With a discography spanning several decades, Toumani Diabate has released numerous albums that showcase his virtuosity and creativity. His unique musical voice continues to inspire aspiring musicians around the world while preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Mali through his captivating compositions and performances.

Newest Listed Items

New Ancient Strings is an album by world renowned Malian kora players Toumani Diabate and Ballake Sissoko. 
Originally released by record producer Joe Boyd's (Nick Drake, Richard Thompson, Pink Floyd) Hannibal Records in 1999. 
This newly remastered edition makes its vinyl debut. 
 Inspired by a landmark 1970 album, Ancient Strings, recorded by their fathers, Sidiki Diabate and Djelimadi Sissoko, Toumani and Ballake took to making their own updated version, which many of the songs come from the original repertoire, the music is all modern Mali and played beautifully making this a modern classic in it's field. 
 Newly remastered from the original master tape by Alchemy Mastering at AIR.

New Ancient Strings

Music EU

Discover New Ancient Strings by Toumani Diabate. This vinyl edition of the modern classic album is a must-have for music lovers.