THE SYLIPHONE YEARS

STERNS AFRICA

Aug 2012 - 8

Mar 2012 - 7

Dec 2011 - 6

Sep 2011 - 3

Jul 2010 - 21

Jul 2009 - 13

Jan 2009 - 15

Dec 2008 - 15

Sep 2008 - 7

Aug 2008 - 2

Jul 2008 - 1

Jun 2008 - 1

May 2008 - 19

• Known as the “intellectuals of Guinean music”, their range of material was vast and incorporated elements from local Malinké and Fula traditions, as well as Cuban music and jazz. They toured widely and were an orchestra to which others aspired. These 2CDs were assembled with the help of collectors the world over and include some of their rarest recordings along with their greatest hits - not least the classic “Sara ‘70”, the independence anthem “Kaïra” or their swansong recordings “Bamba” & “Paulette”. They are a unique and compelling record of a very special time for African music.

"It is impossible for me to imagine a big electric dance band from Africa, or anywhere else on Earth for that matter, better at conjuring a mood than Balla et ses Balladins ."

Barry Eisenberg Beat Magazine

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