This, the first album by the Mandingo Griot Society, is not simply a different form of fusion music. True, it does combine traditional African instruments with a contemporary American rhythm section: electriss bass, drums set, and percussion. But is it, in fact, a reuniting, a coming together of two musical cultures with a common origin. For it should be understood that the African creative process, spiritual in its essence, has always been the root of American "fusion" musics, most significantly jazz, funk, and blues. - from the liner notes
Artist: Mandingo Griot Society
Album: Mandingo Griot Society
Year: 1978
Label: Flying Fish
Runtime: 43:17
Tracks:
1. Jimbasen 8:41
2. Sounds From The Bush 3:55
3. Appollo-Fasubara 7:04
4. Chedo 2:06
5. Africa 3:39
6. Janjungo 2:05
7. Mamamaneh 5:41
8. Gambia Village Sounds 1:55
9. Musubalanto 8:07
All compositions by Foday Musa Suso, except 5th by John Coltrane/Jerald Daemyon/Foday Musa Suso
Personnel:
Foday Musa Suso (Kora, Lead Vocal)
Hank Drake (Trap Drums, Tabla, Bells, Shakers, Backing Vocals)
Joseph Thomas (Bass Guitar, Shakers, Backing Vocals)
Adam Rudolph (Percussion and Backing Vocals)
Don Cherry (Trumpet)