Balla & Ses Balladins

The Syliphone Years

Known as "the intellectuals of Guinean music", their range of material was vast and incorporated elemaents from local Malinke and Fula traditions, as well as Cuban music and jazz. They toured widely and were an orchestra to which oters aspired. These 2CDs were assembled with the help of collectors the world over and include some of their rarest recordings along with their greatest hits - not least the Classic Sara '70, the independence anthem "Kaira" or their swansong recordings "Bamba " & "Paulette". They are a unique and compelling record of a very special time for African music. 2CDs Set with 44-page booklet featuring reproductions of rare singles and album covers as well as expert and detailed notes on Guinean Music.

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