
Pierre Van Dormael and Soriba Kouyate, met in Dakar where they both regularly perform. They came to Belgium in summer 1995, accompanied by bassist Otti Van Der Werf, for the Gaume Jazz Festival and to record “Djigui”.
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Their repertoire comprises both traditional African songs and well known jazz. The kora brings the traditional melody, rhythm and warmth of African life, as well as a dizzy speed in the hands of the young master who has no equal when it comes to improvisation.
The guitar offers the flexibility, the scales and the innovation of jazz in addition to the more melodious sensitivity of European music. The two are on common ground where their exchanges, provocations and perfect understanding produce an uncommon musical pleasure.
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Formats | MP3-320, WAV-16BIT, CD |
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