Alpha Ousmane "Hama" Sankar? (aka Pedro) is a legend. He is the master of contemporary calabash percussion. Hama's influence is unchallenged as composer, arranger, and instrumentalist. 'Ball?b? - Calling All Africans' is the first album in his own name! A musical adventurer, Hama explores sounds and is constantly expanding his repertoire. His knowledge of tradition reaches deeply into the past as he looks into the future for inspiration. For this album he asked Grammy-winning guitarist Cindy Cashdollar to bring her distinctive slide guitars to some of the tunes. He also asked the young singer Sekou Tour? to join him. Oumar Konat? brought his guitar virtuoso skills and Sekou Bah anchors the tracks on bass. Also joining in were Mahalmadane Traor? on drums and Brehima "Yoro" Ciss? and Bouba Cissao on traditional stringed instruments.
Tracks:
1. Alada 4:31
2. La Ihala 5:05
3. Zankay Cour Samba 3:41
4. Djama 3:06
5. Maya Maya 3:39
6. Nedoum Bedefe Q5:18
7. Waiheedji Taga 3:33
8. Ma Foyene 3:50
9. Dangai 3:36
10. Hinchi Hinchi 3:54
11. Wango Maben 5:35
12. Hinchi Instrumental #1 3:19
