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NEW TUNES: "Fasokan" by Luka Productions; Soothing Avant-Griot Sounds from Mali

NEW TUNES: "Fasokan" by Luka Productions; Soothing Avant-Griot Sounds from Mali

(Luka Productions in studio, 2012) Here is a stunningly gorgeous album from Mali-based artist Luka Guindo, who makes music as Luka Productions. A nice blend of roots percussion and deft use of electronics, this is unique and pretty. Luka is a veteran of the Bamako hip-hop scene and has produced tracks for Supreme Talent Show and dozens of other local artists. This shimmering beauty of a record, however, is of a different mood. Fasokan is available from the amazing Sahel Sounds, digitally or 500 press LP. Mixed by Jesse Johnson at Boomarm Nation. From the Sahel Sounds press release: "New...

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