Afel Bocoum - Alkibar (1999)

Longtime Ali Farka Toure cohort Afel Bocoum finally makes his bow as a recording artist unto himself with Alkibar, titled after his backing unit of percussion and stringed instruments. Bocoum accompanies his own vocals on guitar and composed most of the selections himself; although he shares Toure's passionate immediacy, his music has a more distinctively and traditionally African flavor that sets him apart. Like Toure's 1999 album, Alkibar was recorded in Bocoum's native village of Niafunke, supplying a raw, rootsy feel to the performances that underlines the music's already haunting qualities.

Tracklisting:
01. Afel Bocoum - Alasidi (4:35)
02. Afel Bocoum - Jaman Moro (4:18)
03. Afel Bocoum - Buribalal (7:31)
04. Afel Bocoum - Jeeny (6:33)
05. Afel Bocoum - Dofana II (7:19)
06. Afel Bocoum - Yarabitala (6:12)
07. Afel Bocoum - Haira Yo (5:10)
08. Afel Bocoum - Salam Aleikum (6:33)
09. Afel Bocoum - Ciro Kayna (6:45)
10. Afel Bocoum - Mali Woymoyo (6:04)