Mariama, by Randomized Coffee

Mariama

by Randomized Coffee

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1.	Mariama - Extended Version 07:19	buy track
2.	Mariama - Dub Version 06:59	buy track
3.	Mariama - Radio Edit 03:44	buy track

about

The meeting of Alieu and Randomized Coffee gives light to this new project, in which the Roman duo tackles a production that skillfully links Mediterranean influence to ancestral Africa in a patchwork woven of typical African ethnic elements to those of house and electronica in a "groovy" body that enhances the classical side of the African country in a modern musical mood and rhythm.
The story tells about the day before an arranged marriage ceremony.
Masanneh is a handsome and well-known man in his village of the Mandinka Tribe, born and raised in the village of Kudang, near the river that flows through the entire country; the Gambia. Many in the village believe him to be charismatic and generous, others
believe him to be a venal materialist devoted to money. Masanneh decides to consult Cherno Jallow, a wise Marabout, to figure out how to deal with his future. He therefore moves westward to the village of Bondali, in Foni, where before practicing his work as a skilled trader he talks to Landing Sawo, the district chief, from there he hears the sound of a Kora played by Jali, while across the road he sees a beautiful woman Mariama Gomez passing by.

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Kora Hero, born Alieu Saho, comes from The Gambia in West Africa and is part of a Mandinka tribe that has been playing the Kora for centuries.
The Kora originated in The Gambia 750 years ago, and Alieu is a direct descendant of the first Kora player, Korea's Musa Susso, when the instrument affectionately known as the African harp had 7 strings, but today in its evolutionary stages is a 22-string instrument.
Alieu began playing at the age of 6 since then he has travelled the world, and with his music as well as his performance with African harp he brings to life in a contemporary way the musical tradition from which he comes, sparking an intriguing interest of Mandinka history.

credits

released November 25, 2022

produced by Randomized Coffee
vocals and kora by Alieu Saho

written by Massimiliano Troiani and Tommaso Checchi
Lyrics by Alieu Saho

publishing by Space Is The Place

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Randomized Coffee Rome, Italy

"They craft a beautiful tapestry woven that’s together with elements from Afrobeat, Latin jazz and funk. They juxtapose African tempos and rhythms with house-grooves for a sound that’s both classic and modern." (Big Shot Mag)

Randomized Coffee is a music project created by two Italian DJs, Massimiliano Troiani and Tommaso Checchi. ... more