Radio Mali

• Artist: Ali Farka Touré
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1996
• Total Time: 72:06
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: World

Review

Ali Farka Toure's Radio Mali features Malian radio appearances from 1970 to 1978, which were among the first performances to bring the West African guitarist/singer's work to the attention of his countrymen. Though it was available for a time as an import CD, Rykodisc's release of Radio Mali marks its debut as a domestically available title. Tracks like "Njarka," "Samarya," and "Biennial" provide insight into Toure's talent from before he was discovered by the world music community at large. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Njarka	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(:43)
Yer Mali Gakoyoyo	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(4:47)
Soko	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(5:06)
Bandalabourou	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(6:41)
Machengoidi	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(2:41)
Samariya	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(5:27)
Hani	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(4:20)
Gambari	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(6:24)
(Njarka) Gambari	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(3:21)
Biennal	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(5:09)
Arsani	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(5:16)
Amadinin	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(7:08)
Seygalare	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(5:10)
Terei Kongo	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(6:08)
Radio Mali	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(2:43)
Njarka [Excerpt]	Ali Farka Touré	Ali Farka Touré	(1:02)

Credits

Ali Farka Touré (Flute), Ali Farka Touré (Guitar), Ali Farka Touré (Percussion), Ali Farka Touré (Vocals), Ali Farka Touré (Main Performer), Ali Farka Touré (Photography), Ali Farka Touré (Njarka Fiddle), Ali Farka Touré (Ngoni), Lucy Duran (Sleeve Notes), Nick Gold (Producer), Nick Gold (Compilation), Nick Gold (Photography), John Hadden (Mastering), John Hadden (Post Production), Nick Robbins (Mastering), Nick Robbins (Post Production), Nick Robbins (Tape Transfer), Peter Sanders (Photography), Boubacar Traoré (Engineer), Andy Saunders (Photography), Kathryn Samson (Cover Design), Jean Claude (Engineer)