Music in Exile
Their debut, recorded in Bamako and reamped in Paris.
Songhoy Blues, 2015
Metacritic called the reception universal acclaim. The Line of Best Fit gave it 8 of 10 and wrote that it turns a sad starting point into seriously jubilant sounds, and theartsdesk gave four stars and called it immensely danceable. Shore Fire's release quotes NME calling it a masterpiece of desert blues, Mojo four stars and the Guardian a triumph. A deluxe edition came out on November 6, 2015. It was shortlisted for the Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Award in 2015. We found no track times.
Track listing
- Soubour
- Irganda
- Al Hassidi Terei
- Jolie
- Desert Melodie
- Mali
- Sekou Oumarou
- Nick
- Al Tchere Bele
- Wayei
- Petit Metier
More from Songhoy Blues
Résistance (2017), Optimisme (2020), Héritage (2025)
Sources
- Songhoy Blues interview, The Quietus (2015-01-27)
- Music in Exile: the saga of Songhoy Blues, Premier Guitar
- Songhoy Blues, Music in Exile, The Line of Best Fit (2015-03-03)