Wolo So, by Balimaya Project

Wolo So

by Balimaya Project

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rikm Balimaya Project builds an amazingly impressive wall of sound with layers of percussion, horns, keys and more all spiraling and whirling in a fantastic flow of energy and musical unity. An absolute treat to listen to and an album imbued with an incredible energy and excitement.

Highly recommended...

Ex-Friendly Relentless rhythmic class from one of the most exciting new outfits around. Gutted to miss them at WOH but will soon I'm sure. Top class! Favorite track: Soninka/Patronba.

Justin Wright Those vocals and the sound of the xylophone... Wow! Top class! Favorite track: Soninka/Patronba.

Bob Hill Illicit Grooves wow, just wow. What a line-up and what a first single from this album. A dead cert. for the #IllicitGrooves playlists. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album.

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As you probably already know, there is a global delay on the manufacture of vinyl - this is due to Covd, Brexsh!t and a shortage of (ironically) plastic used in the production of vinyl (someone needs to work out a way of getting all of the plastic out of the oceans so we can use that to make some records!!).

This delay is not only impacting jazz re:freshed but all record labels and their cashflow.
We have not, as yet, been given a due delivery date but we will keep you informed as and when we get information.

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*UPDATE: Thank you for your understanding in the delays - we have been given a delivery date of the 29th October for the arrival of the vinyl - as soon as it arrives to jazz re:freshed HQ we will ship it out to you*

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1.	Balimaya 06:49	buy track
2.	Soninka/Patronba 08:52	buy track
3.	I No Go Gree 07:11	buy track
4.	Viens Me Libérer (interlude) 03:34	buy track
5.	City Of God 10:19	buy track
6.	Anangofoli 02:32	buy track
7.	Dakan 06:31	buy track

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Driving collective polyrhythms, blazing frontline horns & virtuosic kora stylings collide across this dynamic meeting of traditional Mandé music/culture and contemporary jazz.

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released July 30, 2021

Yahael Camara Onono - Lead Djembe/Arranger/Composer/ Voice /Sangban
N’famady Kouyaté - Balafon/Sangban/ Voice
Jali Bakary Konte - Kora
Skanda Sabbagh - Dounoun
Adeegun Crispin Robinson - Congas/voice
Paul Goumou - Omele/Shekere/Sakara
Michael Adesina - Lead Talking Drums/Sakara
Moses Olukayode - Talking Drums/Sakara
Yohan Kebede - Keys
Godwin Sonzi - Guitar/voice
Jonathan Monga Moko - Bass/voice
Nathaniel Cross - Trombone
Joe Bristow - Trombone
Elias Ntiamoah Atkinson - Flugelhorn/Trumpet
Ife Ogunjobi - Trumpet
Triston Dubison - Kit
Mariam Tounkara Koné - Solo Vocal

Recorded at: Livingston Studios
Engineered by: Marcus Locock
Mixed by: Marcus Locock
Mastered by: Daz-I-Kue
Date recorded: July 2020

Thanks to:
I’d like to thank my ‘father’ Sidiki Dembele for his undying encouragement, mentoring, care and Attention and education in tradition and culture.

A big thanks to my Family - Balimaya Project - without whom, none of this would be possible. The talent that surrounds us all is extraordinary.

To Michelea Onono and Adaiba Onono, for keeping us Sane.

Thanks to Andrew Azuka Uchea (RIP), Frances Uchea and the Uchea family for their prayers and support throughout my life and career.

Marcus Locock, for working with us singlehandedly and doing a hell of a job

Last but definitely not least, a huge thank you to Jazz re:freshed. Adam, Yvette and team, You have consistently followed and supported everything we have done. Advised, sacrificed and supported. To pull this off during a pandemic was no mean feat. But your unwavering positivity and encouragement has been priceless. What you do for the community, in general, is indescribable. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Balimaya Project London, UK

Led by composer/arranger and leading UK-based Djembe player, Yahael Camara Onono and featuring members of bands including Kokoroko and Seed Ensemble, Balimaya Project intently synthesize and bridge London’s bustling jazz circuit with traditional repertoire and folklore of the Mandé peoples of West Africa, and in turn connect the music’s contemporary and ancestral forbearers. ... more

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Oct 16

Woolwich Works

London, UK

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