Binga

"Recorded during the summer of 2020, this album is the world today as Samba Touré sees it. His view is no doubt just the same as most of us: part lament for the past, part questioning the impact of modernisation on the soul as much as on the body, and all covered in a blanket of COVID-19. However, despite this is, Binga is also an album that is compelling, intriguing and wonderfully refreshing. Do dig to find the meaning of the lyrics, though the liner notes give you the necessary detail. Definitely look up the history of the Songhoy and Mali. Above all, play this - quite loud. Excellent".

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