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Talking Timbuktu is the 1994 collaboration album between Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré and American guitarist/producer Ry Cooder. The guitar riff from the song "Diaraby" was selected for the Geo-quiz segment of The World PRI-BBC radio program and was retained by popular demand when put to a vote by the listeners. In 2009, the album was awarded a gold certification from the Independent Music Companies Association which indicated sales of at least 100,000 copies throughout Europe.[2]
Reception
The album features in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die and received the Grammy award for Best World Music album of 1994 .
Track listing
- "Bonde" – 5:28
- "Soukora" – 6:05
- "Gomni" – 7:00
- "Sega" – 3:10
- "Amandrai" – 9:22
- "Lasidan" – 6:06
- "Keito" – 5:42
- "Banga" – 2:32
- "Ai Du" – 7:09
- "Diaraby" – 7:25
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[4] | N/A | 238,000[3] |
References
- ^ Talking Timbuktu at AllMusic
- ^ http://www.impalamusic.org/arc_static/docum/04-press/2009/PR%20-%2020091006.htm
- ^ "World's greatest". Billboard. 16 June 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ "American album certifications – Ali Farka – Talking timbuktu". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.