In the eleven songs on Mosu Ko by the Malian formation Habib Koite & Bamada, you can taste an atmosphere from restrained melancholy to boisterous, exciting dance. The compositions and arrangements are all by singer / guitarist Koite, who plays his pentatonic tuned guitar like a kind of harp. He is accompanied by guitarist Boubacar Sidibe, bassist Abdul Berthe, drummer Souleymane Ann and
… percussionist Baba Sissiko, the last three of whom in particular add funk and irresistible rhythm to the West African timbre. The lyrics testify to social commitment and love.more
