Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate - Ali & Toumani

Uncut“Second sublime collaboration between two Mali masters...” Aside from being an album of spellbinding beauty, Ali & Toumani is also a posthumous valediction to Ali Farka Toure, and an affirmation that from Mali there is surely much more to come...

The Times“A valedictory mood...” The barest hint of Havana rhythm adds colour to the chanting on Sabu Yerkoy. The remainder, while restful, is for completists only...

allmusic“This is his last recording...” This self-titled album is a fitting tribute to Touré’s and Diabaté’s genius and friendship, and is a beautiful farewell...

Guardian“A magnificent and poignant farewell...” It's a set that's remarkable both for the delicacy and composure of the playing, and the sheer variety...

The Telegraph“The sort of modest gem that is becoming increasingly rare...” There is a sense of both immense space and telepathic closeness on this beautiful album, with the superb recording putting the listener right in the middle of the action...

The Independent“The last, precious testament of a hugely influential musician...” It represents the last, precious testament of a hugely influential musician who helped reassert the African roots of blues guitar, captured here alongside his country's leading kora virtuoso...

Dusted Magazine“Each listening to the record reveals another treasure...” To put it simply, Ali and Toumani is a quiet, intimate, timeless record; a transcendent expression of cultural pride, deep friendship, and above all, breath-taking musical colloquy...

Pitchfork“The perfect initiation to Touré's talentss...” You get the feel of two of the world's greatest musicians in a room together, having a conversation and creating a document that will carry their legacy into the future...

MusicOMH“Worthy and awe-inspiring...” This is one of the most perfectly pitched and unselfish of pairings, a meeting of wonderfully-matched musical minds and skills...

Drowned In Sound“Not yet reviewed”