Name: Le Tioko-Tioko
Brand: Idrissa Soumaoro Et L'Eclipse De L'ija

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRBCD242

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

7119691280622

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

MRBLP242

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black

7119691280516

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Idrissa Soumaoro Et L'Eclipse De L'ija

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Idrissa Soumaoro, L’Eclipse De L’I.J.A.’s sought-after album <i>Le Tioko-Tioko</i> was originally released in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in 1978 and has been a long-time favourite at Mr Bongo.<i> Le Tioko-Tioko</i> is one of the rarest vinyl albums from the already scarce Malian vinyl discography, partly as the album was never released commercially, only independently distributed via the Malian Association for the Blind in Bamako. Though recorded at Radio Mali under the aegis of master engineer Boubacar Traoré; the album was originally released in East Germany. The tapes had been taken by some Malian students to East Berlin as part of a student exchange program. It was then manufactured and released on the East German state-owned label Eterna with only a few boxes of records being shipped back to Bamako. A true masterpiece, this legendary LP offers some devastating songs such as ‘Djama’ (society), ‘Nissodia’ (joy of optimism), and ‘Fama Allah’ (an ode to god). Hypnotic organ riffs and breakbeats convey an unknown funk quality in Malian music, it now stands as a loving tribute to an unsung Malian golden age. 

Le Tioko-Tioko

Music GB