The Mandé Variations

The Mandé Variations
Studio album by Toumani Diabaté
Released	February 26, 2008
Recorded	Livingston Studios, London
Genre	World music
Length	56:26
Label	Nonesuch Records/World Circuit
Producer	Nick Gold
Toumani Diabaté chronology
Boulevard de l'Independance (2006) The Mandé Variations (2008)

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The Mandé Variations is a studio album by Toumani Diabaté. Unlike many of his recordings which feature large ensembles, it consists of solo Kora throughout. The influences range from traditional Kora pieces to modern Western music.

Track listing

1. "Si Naani" - 10:31
2. "Elyne Road" - 8:50
3. "Ali Farka Toure" - 6:20
4. "Kaounding Cissoko" - 6:27
5. "Ismael Drame" - 5:45
6. "Djourou Kara Nany" - 6:53
7. "El Nabiyouna" - 6:03
8. "Cantelowes" - 6:57

Personnel

• Toumani Diabaté, kora

External links

• The Mandé Variations at Nonesuch Records