Nangape Reviews
*Djembe, Balafon, Dounouba, Tama, Conga, Flute*
Album Tracks
LOBI A LA YAYA (12:32) Yaya Diallo, Sylvain Leroux
IVOIRIEN (4:27) Yaya Diallo
OUTEME (7:39) Yaya Diallo, Sylvain Leroux
WASSOULOU (3:59) Yaya Diallo
NANGAPE (5:57) Yaya Diallo, Sylvain Leroux
"Nangape is a hybrid offering featuring the talents of a transplanted African drummer, Yaya Diallo, and a Canadian flute player, Sylvain Leroux . . . . Yaya Diallo's rich textural outpouring on balafon, conga, and sundry other percussive devices is the heart of the album. . . . the album is a delightful exploration of the traditional music of Mali in general, and of the use of the balafon in particular."
Mike High, "Speaking Their Piece," Cadence--The American Review of Jazz & Blues, May 1982, p. 35.
" . . . Yaya Diallo, who hails from Mali, and whose congas, balafon, tama, and dounouba capture West African 4/4 and 6/8 in so lively and listenable a manner it is hard to resist them. The primitive, bubbling quality of Diallo's music is underlined on "Outeme" (his "quartier" in hometown Fienso) by a rippling-brook background, and his sense of roots in a varigated tour of rhythms named for his teacher, Nangape. . . . Favourite sound: a wonderfully galloping "Ivoirien (a triple-time Ivory Coast variant in 6/8) . . . "
"Record Reviews," Down Beat, April 1983, p. 40.
"If you enjoy World/Africa music, you will find this enduring classic a wonderful treat. Yaya Diallo established himself with NANGAPE. There are 5 long and beautiful songs on this CD. Sylvain Leroux on flute compliments the performances of Yaya Diallo while at the same time giving incredibly intimate jazz flute solo expressions. The songs include "Lobi a la Yaya" (12:32 minutes), "Ivoirien," "Outeme," "Wassoulou," and "Nangape."
For those of you new to the sounds of Yaya Diallo, this would make a fine introduction. An excellent collection by an enduring performer. If you are interested in the African healing arts and the sound used, this is the CD you should have in your library. NANGAPE is a great expression of Yaya Diallo's cultural heritage."
Source: www.jazzreview.com/cdreview.cfm?ID=2838. Reviewed by Lee Prosser, 2002.
"Traditional West African Healing Music, isn’t often come by in today’s marketable world filled with anger, hatred, violence, and perversion – yet hovering around since 1980 is a magnificent album entitled “Nangape” by Yaya Diallo. A multi-professioned and seasoned artist, Yaya brings to light a well hidden side of the universe – the world of purity, tradition, spirituality and wisdom. Nangape, a timeless classic in its own right, holds the primitive sounds of drums intermingling with the progressive and soothing sounds of flutes that encapsulate you in a world of inner peace. There are no real words in which to describe the virtual impact this five song CD has had on me. It’s beautifully mastered, well crafted, and the well presented music that is contained on the CD is tranquil, peaceful and utterly awing. A lot can be learned about this style of music and the values and traditions that come with it. Yaya seems to be a great teacher of that and hopefully in time more of his works will filter down my way to be consumed and appreciated. My final words would be to go and buy this album; if this album doesn’t amaze you nothing will! I don’t get overly amazed by much, but this album completely blew me away and that’s coming from a person that listens to industrial/electronic based metal and glitch-prone digital hardcore!"
Wednesday Elektra, Space Junkies Magazine, www.angelfire.com/music4/space_junkies, Vol. 2, 2002.
"Dear Stephen,
thank You so much for kind letter and fantastic brilliant CD!!!
Incredibly bright powerful impression! We were glad and proud touch creation of such distinguished artist as Yaya Diallo. It really was invaluable important discovery for us.
Much friendly love from Siberia.
Serge Tikhanoff, Radio Penquin, Siberia, Russia, Onzou Records email, July 21, 2002.
"Traditions and proud! With this two words I can describe the music by "YAYA DIALLO." You can feel the spirit of Africa. Nice drumming, percussions and flute. This artist really needs to be heard by many listeners!
Ljubo, Bulgaria, 2002-09-24. Source: Reviews, www.mymp3network.com/member.asp?id=2549
"I love your "Nangape" CD so much ... yours is one of the best I've ever heard."
Derek Sivers, president, CD Baby, www.cdbaby.com. Email received, Sept. 25, 2002.
"VERY cool! Africa is THE mothercountry of rhythm 'n music!! ..."
Lord Litter, International Radio Host, Onzou Records email, Jan. 9, 2003.
"You are VERY welcome!! ... 'specially releases like Yaya Daillo's are a wonderful example of *true-non-fashion-music* .. *just* music!! .. and - well - I just LOVE african sounds!!"
Lord Litter, host of Lord Litter's Radio Show, http://www.LordLitter.de Onzou Records email, March 25, 2003.
"We have only had a chance to listen through once this morning but already realise what a beautiful album "Nangape" is...."
Tim & Terri~B, Stone Premonistions, England, http://www.Aural-Innovations.com/stonepremonitions/ Onzou Records Email, Feb. 10, 2003.
"The Yaya Diallo album is a masterpiece. It has been everywhere with me these last three days, I even had it on repeat on my home cd player last night for about 3 hours!
It has rather captivated me. I have a small collection of instruments including a few items of percussion, and after having the album playing in the car yesterday, we arrived home and my 3 children had obviously been inspired, as they insisted I let them play along with Nangape--so they did!"
Garry Lee. OVERFLOW RADIO SHOW, Onzou Records email, Feb. 23, 2003.
ON AIR E-MAIL:garrylee@radio-caroline.nl
THE OVERFLOW,is a twice weekly alternative/underground music programme, broadcast by Radio Caroline in The Netherlands. It can be heard Tuesday evenings 10pm-1am & Friday evenings 7-10pm (dutch time). Just log on to: http://www.radio-caroline.nl.
"Nangape features African drumming, balafon and flute. The recording is reflective of the indigenous music of Mali and its healing powers. Nangape was first released in 1980; Onzou Records has reissued the disc. Selections are “Lobi a la Yaya,” “Ivoirien,” “Outeme,” “Wassoulou,” and “Nangape.” “Ivoirien” and “Wassoulou” are my favorite selections, featuring Diallo’s virtuosity on djembe. Nangape provides musical insight and spiritual healing for us all."
Lisa Rogers, “New Percussion Literature and Recordings,” Percussive Notes, February 2003, p. 66.
"I really dig the Yaya CD, good work."
Don Campau, host of No Pigeonholes Radio Show, KKUP, Cupertino, CA, Onzou Records email, April 3, 2003.
"... thanks so much and what a wonderful cd it is. ... your music is fantastic ..."
Lilitu Babalon, host of radio show Journeys, ArtSound FM 92.7, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Onzou Records Email, April 3, 2003.
"... a rich tapestry of colours and moods, generally light and fluid, aided by Diallo's majestic playing."
Dw, Editor of modern-dance, The A-Z Music Review Magazine, Issue no. 44, www.modern-dance.co.uk, April 2003.
"Intrinsic rhythms and angelic melodies capture your mind and soul. ... Upon listening, a pure example of West African music's medicinal power is fully demonstrated. ... This is a must have for any person looking for a fulfilling audio-spiritual experience."
Kenneth Steele, World Rhythm--Global Music and Culture, Woodland Hills, CA, May-June '03, Issue #5.
Dounoukan Reviews
“… Dounoukan is a wonderful buffet of West African rhythms from a master drummer. … Diallo’s lifetime of musical experience make this CD well worth having for fans of African percussion.”
Scott Allan Stevens, Host/Producer of Spin the Globe on KAOS Olympia Community Radio, Olympia, WA, May 2003.
Live at Club Soda Reviews
Many thanks!..I really know many african sounds .. from very
traditional
to high-life..to afro-rock to whatever..this KANZA sound/concept is
DIFFERENT! .. very cool .. YES it rocks!!
... GREAT music!!
Lord Litter, DJ, Music Promoter, Musician, http://www.lordlitter.de, Germany, Onzou Records email, Sept. 25 - 26, 2003.
Yaya Diallo goes electric on Live at Club Soda with his band Kanza adding guitar, bass, drum set, sax, violin, backup singers, and more. The result is hypnotic dance music, with one foot planted in village music, the other kicking toward jazz and funk. … While it may sound like a break from his healing-oriented traditional albums, the same depth of meaning pervades this CD. … Live at Club Soda is a fine example of traditional music updated.
Scott Stevens
World Music Director, KAOS-FM Community Radio, Olympia, WA, Sept. 30, 2003
