The piano is a chromatic instrument (octaves divided into 12 semitones); the balafon is diatonic (octaves divided into 7 notes). The piano is a percussion instrument with strings; the balafon is a percussion instrument with, beneath each wooden blade, a resonator in the form of a small gourd covered nowadays with a cigarette paper, in the past with a spider?s web, which acts as a vibrator. Although the two instruments share a large part of their range, their tone is sufficiently different as not to confuse one with the other: but sometimes they blend and give the impression of being a single instrument. Jean-Philippe has worked with Salif Ke?ta and Youssou N'Dour, among others. Lansin? shared with David Neerman the "The Griots of Space? co-project, published by No Format.
Tracks:
1. Kangaba-Paris
2. Jeux d?amour
3. La jeune fille et l?hippopotame
4. Le lion
5. Paroles de sage
6. Qu?est-ce qu?on a fait l?
7. A la chasse
8. 15 aout
