Album lore

Mariama, released in April 1997 on association Djembé Faré, presents the voice of Maciré Sylla, a Guinean artist rooted in the Soussou tradition. Across nine tracks, including the featured "Saboui," Sylla’s singing weaves through arrangements that draw from native rhythms and melodies, offering a direct line to Guinea’s musical heritage. The record’s modest circulation belies its authentic signal within the broader Afrique and world music catalogues.The album’s instrumentation and production emphasize local textures, with a focus on vocal expression and traditional percussion. Tracks such as "Na Mari" and "Guinè-Faré" affirm Sylla’s place in the lineage of Guinean chanteuses, while the label association Djembé Faré situates the release within a network of cultural preservation. Mariama’s resonance lies in its unvarnished presentation of regional styles, a valuable artifact for those tracing the contours of West African music in the late twentieth century.

Album lore

Mariama, released in April 1997 on association Djembé Faré, presents the voice of Maciré Sylla, a Guinean artist rooted in the Soussou tradition. Across nine tracks, including the featured "Saboui," Sylla’s singing weaves through arrangements that draw from native rhythms and melodies, offering a direct line to Guinea’s musical heritage. The record’s modest circulation belies its authentic signal within the broader Afrique and world music catalogues.The album’s instrumentation and production emphasize local textures, with a focus on vocal expression and traditional percussion. Tracks such as "Na Mari" and "Guinè-Faré" affirm Sylla’s place in the lineage of Guinean chanteuses, while the label association Djembé Faré situates the release within a network of cultural preservation. Mariama’s resonance lies in its unvarnished presentation of regional styles, a valuable artifact for those tracing the contours of West African music in the late twentieth century.