Sublime Frequencies presents the inaugural volume in a three volume set of contemporary field recordings by Hisham Mayet, recorded in Burkina Faso during three expeditions from 2013-2015. All volumes have a full-color insert of liner notes and a map of Burkina Faso.
Volume 2 spotlights Mossi, Bissa, Bwaba, Fulani and Samo music. On side one, riveting string instruments such as the Mossi and Bissa kound? accompany gnarled, primal vocal epics extolling the virtues of kings and the common man. On side two, the otherworldly sounds of the thianhou (reed zither) and the lolongo (bow-shaped mouth harp) levitate the listener into a blissful trance. Includes performances by Ibrahim from Bittou, Souleyman Zoungrena and many more.
Tracks:
Side A
1. Ibrahim from Bittou: Untitled 5:04
2. Souleyman Zoungrena: Kombisiri 11:19
3. Various: Mossi Chant 2:58
Side B:
1. Yehou tere Sedou Baba: Kiri 5:39
2. Bomberi Willoho: Warri 4:54
3. Yaro Labairi / Kousoule Lalara: Toroba 5:15
