Argile
Koko

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Tracks

  1. Ouasolo
  2. Mariam
  3. Djarabi
  4. Koko
  5. Kamelimba
  6. Steps for two
  7. Bootstrap
  8. Bolo

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Argile's debut

Argile's slightly more rock-orientated debut - Peulh flute meets wah-wah-bass guitar, with balafon funk and djembe driven rock-guitar; fascinating intercultural mix of music with Barry Sangare from Mali and German record prize winner Gert Kilian on balafon.

Musicians

  • Barry Sangare - leadvocals (1,3,4,5,8) - djembé (1,2,4,6,8) - n'goni (3,5)
  • Gert Kilian - balafon (2,4,6,7,8) - djembé (1) - congas (5)
  • Dieter Weberpals - flute (2,4,5,6,7) - peulh flute (1,8)
  • Robert Hofmann - e-bass (2,4,7,8) - e-guitar (2,6,7)
  • Werner Treiber - (2,6,7,8) - vibraphone (5)

    recorded and mixed 1990 Metropol Studio - Hamburg by Birger Holm

Discography

  • Argile - Koko (bibiafrica/Indigo/1991)
  • Argile - Idjo (bibiafrica/Indigo/1995)
  • Argile feat. Sona Diabate - live in Africa & Europe (bibiafrica/Indigo/1998)
  • Argile feat. Sona Diabate - Mandingo Festival (bibiafrica/Indigo/2000)
    Compilations (not complete):
  • Dem Rhythmus sein Brudern" (Trikont/Indigo/1995)
  • Folkfestival Herten" (1995)
  • Ein Komet ist ein schmutziger Schneeball" (Schneeball/Indigo/1997)
  • Bardentreffen Nürnberg" (Heartmoon/1999)
  • TonArt-Sampler" (TonArt/2000)

Reviews

  • Herbie Mann meets Mamady Keita:

    Argile wurde von dem Flötisten Dieter Weberpals gegründet, dessen Vorliebe für westafrikanische, südamerikanische, indische und orientalische Musik nicht zu überhören ist. Barry Sangare aus Burkina bei und sein Djembespiel ist eins der besten, die ich je von einer mehr "westlich" orientierten Band gehört habe. Gert Kilian brilliert an Djembe und Congas und ist "nebenbei" ein excellenter Balafon Spieler. Abgerundet wird das Ensemble durch Robert Hofman an Gitarre und Bass und Werner Treiber am Schlagzeug und am Vibraphon.

    Die Musik von "Koko" ist eine faszinierende Mischung traditioneller Mande Musik mit einem kräftigen Schuss Griot Musik. Innerhalb eines Stückes wechselt die Musik oft übergangslos von einem traditionellen "roots" Feeling über einen funkigen Groove, um dann vollends in den Jazz abzuheben, ohne dass es zu einem Bruch kommt. Es klingt oft wie "Herbie Mann meets Mamady Keita" und alle Musiker brillieren mit ihren Soli in einer faszinierenden musikalischen Konversation.

    (aus dem Englischen nach einem Review von Michael Wall, Honolulu)

  • Michael Wall, World Music Expert, Hawaii/USA

    Argile was formed by flutist Dieter Weberpals who obviously has a fascination with the music of West Africa, South America, India and the Orient. Barry Sangare from Mali provides vocals, N'goni - and his djembe playing is one the best examples I have heard of the instrument being utilized in a more "western" style band. Gert Kilian, on djembes and congas, is also a fine balaphon player. The ensemble is rounded out with Robert Hofmann on guitar/bass and Werner Treiber on traps and vibes. The music on "Koko" is a fascinating blend, with the dominant root being traditional Mandeng djembe and griot style compositions. Within a given tune the flow can seamlessly transition from a total "roots" feeling through deep FUNK and onward into soaring flights of jazz. There's a sense of Herbie Mann meets Mamady Keita, with all the musicians fully participating as soloists in an on-going musical conversation.

    On this first album, the compositions are consistently diverse, interesting and very well executed! Dieter Weberpals seems to have the knack of finding great musicians AND creating a context where they ALL shine. For an extended review of "Koko" and "Idjo" go to: Mandejazz. Evidently Weberpals has many friends in his musical family!


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