Hope so, because Mali Music is an amazing musical experience. Far from being a naive field recording by a British cultural imperialist, Mali Music fuses Albarn's modern sampling, looping and dubbing techniques with the sounds of master musicians playing instruments that have existed for centuries. This atmospheric blend of world music and chilled-out Western electronic styles should appeal equally to seasoned world-music vets, dope-smoking club kids and anyone in between whose ears and mind are open. Those expecting Paul Simon's Graceland or even Buena Vista Social Club will be disappointed, but they'll be infinitely the better for it.
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