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Neba Solo

From: Africa > Mali

Genres: Malian Pop, Tradimodern

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Neba Solo's music is roots all the way, but because of the familiar sound of its pentatonic scales and the universal appeal of its animated rhythms, this act has become as a force in contemporary Malian music. Neba Solo has three international releases, has toured widely in Europe, and has even had... Learn More »

In fact, the music is modern in certain ways. Souleymane's father is a widely respected musician and balafon maker among the Senufo, and when the boy approached his father saying that he wanted to make some changes in the music, there was real resistance at first. After one spectacular performance by the newly formed Neba Solo, the patriarch dropped his objections and allowed his ambitious son to continue, but the understanding was always that the group would not distort or denature traditional Senufo balafon music, only develop it as a way to make it known to a wider audience.

A balafon maker himself, Souleymane introduced additional low keys to the standard instrument, allowing it to deliver more in the bass register. Souleymane says that at home he spends all his days in his workshop in Sikasso, drinking tea, receiving visitors, and constantly working on balafons. On the Mall, it was much the same as he set up a rudimentary shop in the backstage tent by the Bamako Stage.

Another modern aspect of Neba Solo's art is the song lyrics, which boldly engage current themes, such as the need for vaccination against diseases, issues of democracy and traditional life, and even a call for the end of the traditional practice of "circumsizing" young girls (female genital mutilation). Souleymane isn't much interested in simple love songs; he feels that music should uplift and educate. Just the same, his group's music puts across the feeling of an out and out village party, and the mood of reflective celebration is a signature. -- Afropo Editor Banning Eyre

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Can 2002

Neba's tribute to the Can 2002, the African Champions Cup of Soccer (la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations) held in Mali for the first time in 2002. Les Aigles (The Eagles), Mali's team, almost won, inspired in part (we're sure) by the many artists who produced albums dedicated to the team, the tournament and Mali's victory. Catch some of the excitement on the track CAN 2002 which could be heard across...
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	Title	Length
	Mussow	6:27

	Tchekisse	7:10

	Klema	3:38

	Famadon	3:01

	Tata	3:22

	Lafimbali	3:38

	Can 2002	4:43

	Yiri	5:10

	Fouladon	6:06

	Dianienko	8:37

	Djanfa	3:54

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Kene Balafons

	It is rare to encounter such genuine music that's also so accessible. You'll never get closer to a real Malian village dance party than this.
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	Title	Length
	Kenedougou Foly	10:48

	Noumou Foly	13:03

	Dely Fara Mande	12:20

	Vaccination	9:35

	Kalawani	7:38

	Nyogo Dafa	14:03

	Cinporoko Nonougoro	11:52

	Vaccination (edit version)	4:01

	Kenedougou Foly (edit version)	4:10

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Falak

	Neba Solo & the Chemirani Trio:The Chemirani Trio is an ensemble of zarbs (the principal element of iranian percussion, a single-headed goatskin drum) played by two brothers (Keyvan and Bijan) and their father, Djamchid Chemirani. For 'Falak', Neba Solo is joined by his brother Siaka and cousin Oumar, balaphone virtuosos both, to take on the zarbs.
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	Title	Length
	Woulo	9:48

	Sababou	5:27

	Krouwa	9:03

	Baladaf	3:59

	Dombaga	4:38

	Abro Bado	5:44

	Lena	4:33

	Gninikan	4:48

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating (3 reviews)

Review of Neba Solo
Woulo is awesome!!! takes you on a real journey into the spirit of what its all about...life!

Really Enjoy Their Style
Neba Solo has a great beat and style. Especially enjoy Can 2002. I do not understand a word of what is being said, but the beat is very contagious. Highly Recommend.

Super!
Neba Solo is very talented.