Aïcha Koné lead vocals Solphos "Briscard" Kouadio lead guitar Soulymane Tour drums, djembe, talking drums Jean Claude Ntoumba Ninka bass Gilles Crochet Négussie piano synthesizer Lazare Gaman Mahan keyboard Diakité Toumany kora djembe Hawa Maïga background vocals Paul Rubem Um IV background vocals"Actually she isn't allowed to sing at all - that's what the descent from a blue blooded Moslemic Mande family prescribes. But the inspirational examples of Aretha Franklin and Miriam Makeba wouldn't leave her alone. ... In spite of all the Zulu, Zouk or high-life rhythms, the examples are obviously audible. And can this woman sing!... This is about top quality Afro-pop, not the repetitive songs of a Kanda bongo man. Whoever is looking for high quality dance floor music, should look no further." (musikblatt)
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