Ablaye Cissoko - Saint Louis (2010)

"Saint Louis" is a deeply personal and authentic album by Ablaye Cissoko, dedicated to the city of Saint-Louis in Senegal, where he lived and created his music. This release showcases Cissoko's mastery of the kora (a traditional West African harp-lute) and his vocals, creating an atmosphere imbued with the spirit of West African culture. The album is a musical narrative where each composition is a story inspired by the griot tradition (wandering singer-storytellers) and the daily life of the city. The melodies of the kora, combined with Cissoko's soft and soulful voice, transport the listener to the banks of the Senegal River, creating a meditative yet rhythmic musical space. "Saint Louis" is not just an album; it is a sonic letter to the city that shaped the musician and became his home.



Tracklist:
1-1 Ablaye Cissoko - BouEl [5:19]
1-2 Ablaye Cissoko - Téranga [3:59]
1-3 Ablaye Cissoko - Signare [4:24]
1-4 Ablaye Cissoko - Lio [4:18]
1-5 Ablaye Cissoko - Ninki [4:28]
1-6 Ablaye Cissoko - Walo [3:57]
1-7 Ablaye Cissoko - N'Na [5:38]
1-8 Ablaye Cissoko - Silo [3:05]
1-9 Ablaye Cissoko - Soutoura [4:20]
1-10 Ablaye Cissoko - Saint-Louis [4:53]