Name: Optimisme
Brand: Songhoy Blues

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TRANS469CD

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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

2020-10-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863036508

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

TRANS469X

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Gold

[r16097473]

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Download code: Yes

Heavyweight Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

2024-01-10

5400863036492

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

Artist

Songhoy Blues

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Transgressive

Songhoy Blues is a desert blues music group hailing from Timbuktu, Mali. With their infectious rhythms and soulful melodies, they have become one of the most prominent voices in the genre. Drawing inspiration from traditional Malian music as well as rock and roll influences, Songhoy Blues creates a unique sound that captivates audiences around the world.

Similar to other notable artists such as Imarhan, Oumou Sangaré, Les Amazones d'Afrique, and Boubacar Traoré, Songhoy Blues brings a fresh perspective to African music. Their powerful performances showcase their immense talent and passion for their craft.

With influences ranging from Ali Farka Touré to Tinariwen, Songhoy Blues continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an African artist in today's global music scene. Whether you're a fan of traditional African sounds or simply appreciate great music, *Songhoy Blues* is an artist you won't want to miss.

Transgressive is a record label founded by Mike Williams and Toby Langley. With a focus on discovering and nurturing new talent, Transgressive has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. The label has been responsible for launching the careers of several successful musicians and continues to be at the forefront of the music industry. For more information about the company's credits, please visit their profile page.

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This 11-song, multilingual album marks a real musical breakthrough. Musically harder, steeped in deep traditions of classic Malian music and desert blues and fused with an urgent and super-charged sound of now, the album was produced by Matt Sweeney of beloved indie rockers Chavez, who’s worked with a host of celebrated artists including Johnny Cash, Run the Jewels, El-P, Cat Power and Will Oldham, and recorded and mixed by Daniel Schlett (The War on Drugs, Modest Mouse, GhostfaceKillah) in Brooklyn, NY.

Optimisme

Music GB

Discover Optimisme by Songhoy Blues. Available in LP and CD formats. A groundbreaking album from the sons of Mali, released on Transgressive Records.