"Fakoli was a military leader and medicine man that allied with Sunjata Keita to defeat Sumouro Kante when he tried to take over Mandinka states in the 13th century.* Fakoli was revered for his bravery and his cunning skill with magic. And this story is retold through the griot repertoire of songs that recount the Sunjata Keita epic. The rhythm Fakoli is played for respectable leaders and those who have done good deeds."
- Rakha, Vijay, dir. 2008. M'Bemba Fakoli: A Musical Journey Through Guinea, West Africa. Abaraka Music.
www.mandebala.net/references/fakoli.php
from
Sabouy,
track released November 20, 2018
Recorded/engineered by Dan Davine
Mixed by Vince Chiarito:
Hivemind Studios, Brooklyn NY
hivemindrecording.com
Mastered by Josh Giunta
Horns, flute, and keyboard recorded by Vince Chiarito
Special Guests:
Ismael "Bonfils" Kouyate - vocals
Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II - tenor sax, bari sax, flute, horn arrangement
Sean Smith - trumpet, casio keyboard, horn arrangement
Sylvain Leroux - fula flute
Ousmane Camara - balafon, vocals
Adina Ford - balafon
Assane Coly - Senegalese talking drum ("tama")
Dan Bishop - bass
Graham Lambert - guitar
Jesse Rosenfield - drumset, percussion
Josh Morse - melodica, percussion