Damon Albarn to Produce Track for Amadou And Mariam

Contributed By: McKay Created On: Thursday, 11 September 2008 Hits: 108 Damon Albarn Damon Albarn has produced a new song for Malian world music duo Amadou And Mariam. The Blur and Gorillaz frontman has produced 'Sabali', the first single from the pair's forthcoming album. 'Welcome To Mali', released on November 17, features a host of guests from the world music circuit, including kora player Toumani Diabete, who has previously worked with Albarn on his 'Mali Music' album and Bjork on 'Volta'. :: story continues below :: The release is the follow-up to the duo's 2005 Manu Chao-produced album 'Dimanche a Bamako', which was awarded the 'Album Of The Year' prize at the BBC Radio 3 Awards For World Music. The collaboration marks another new career move for Albarn, whose most recent project, Monkey: Journey To The West, received widespread critical acclaim. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: David Cameron Gives Barack Obama The Smiths, Gorillaz Albums (03-12-2008) Damon Albarn's Opera Extends Run in London (03-12-2008) Damon Albarn Hints Blur Reunion and Record New Material (25-11-2008) Amadou and Mariam: Welcome To Mali (16-11-2008) Blur Reunite at Damon Albarn's Opera in London (13-11-2008) Prev Story: Jarvis Cocker Announces UK Tour Dates Next Story: Oasis to Release Special 'Dig Out Your Soul' Box Set

 

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