"Recorded as part of the Woodstock Sessions, the unique opportunity for fans to be seated in front of the artist as they both play live and studio record, Samba is a refreshing mix of blues, funk, reggae and rock as Toure knows only too well. An audience of around fifty people are briefed that they are to witness the recording of a studio album with a truly live feel. It's an interesting concept and one that, on the evidence of this album alone, works incredibly well".