Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba - Segu Blue

Bassekou Kouyate completely revolutionized the ngoni, an ancient lute traditionally associated with hunters and griots, by forming a band around four differently pitched ngonis. This 2007 debut album, produced by Lucy Duran and featuring lead vocals by Kouyate's wife Amy Sacko, transformed ancient Bamana epic traditions into a dynamic, percussive modern ensemble sound.