Suggesting one LOVES “world music” as a genre is saying they love pop. In a way, “world music” is defined by a traditional popularity contest outlining the importance each of Earth’s expansive cultural regions wish to express through way of song. So really, “world music” is just very niche top 40, and I can fuck with that. Sorta like how Prurient’s newest Cocaine Daughter (two different versions sold on U.S. tours and international distribution based in Europe) could even possibly be defined as “world music,” in terms of modern Mid-West basement dwelling cultures. Digress (coming soon).
Sahelsounds Records latest taste of “world music” is from Sahelian rapper, Luka, who draws from Malian tradition in musical measurement. However, no research was conducted to establish this ethos traditional style, as anyone can read this information off the Bandcamp page. Similar to Awesome Tapes From Africa, Sahelsounds Records gives listeners a taste of life that is fairly different than what we’re all used to finding alone or hearing on the radio, while equally making me feel a little uncomfortable in thinking of: “Where does the credit attribute here?” and “Are these musicians even still alive, and if they are, do these types of websites/contributors/uploaders help them?” Though, when it whittles down to the logistics, I really dig Mali Kady by Luka Productions, and at this point in my life, all I do is dub music on tapes, so if Sahelsounds Records is saving me some footwork time on my tape deck, and including a glossy j-card to house the reel, I think my appreciation of the product and sounds outweighs any sort of shady dealings that probably aren’t happening. My mind plays mad tricks on me. Constantly. But when Mali Kady by Luka Productions is streaming through me, every minute of today is paradise:
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