Blues at an African BEST!

I initially purchased this CD for the song 'Ai Du" from the movie "Unfaithful"...As luck would have it, if you like that song, the rest of the CD is even better. Catchy blues tunes such as that on track 5, that remind you of Chicago R&B, mixed with a New Orleans southern blues style of sound and vocals. This CD is an enjoyable, relaxing mix of sound and takes the listener into the souls of the musicians. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who wants to have a little change of pace in sound from the norm of every day radio with it's top 40 pounding out the same sound over and over.

Lost on Me

I have spent enough time in good faith effort of listening to Ry Cooder to come to the conclusion that I cannot understand his appeal.

Connection between American Blues and African Music

Talking Timbuktu in collaboration with Ry Cooper, definitely connects the music of Africa with the blues music in America. There is a strong connection to blues music and of the Malian music. This is a great CD to listen to. Anyone that is a music enthusiast should get this CD. Listen to it carefully and compare it to Delta blues music. There is that powerful connection that draws the listener to succumb to the guitar and fiddle playing. This is the best CD to come out in 1994.