Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba - I Speak Fula

allmusic“A very important disc indeed...” There's a real sense of assurance and outright confidence about this disc, as he's moved from a fairly raw sense of desert blues -- unusual inasmuch as it was all played on ngoni lutes -- to something that's far more extroverted...

Guardian“An impressive affair...” Alternately joyous and stately, and the very essence of modern African music...

The Times“Not yet reviewed”

The Telegraph“An extraordinary album...” With a variety of differently pitched lutes, he and his brothers create a kind of acoustic “wall of sound”, a barrage of plucking and strumming with an amazing range of textures...

The Independent“Not yet reviewed”

Uncut“Not yet reviewed”

MusicOMH“The music of Mali is in incredibly rude health at the moment...” It remains a humbling experience to listen to music as striking and brilliantly executed as this, African rock music leaving its Western equivalents often standing still with its sheer energy, commitment and verve. This is another example...

Financial Times“Not yet reviewed”

Pitchfork“Not yet reviewed”

Drowned In Sound“Not yet reviewed”