Monday, April 28th, 2008
Atom visits Toumani, is smashed
Bouffes du nord’s slightly decrypt, but intimate surroundings are the perfect venue for a Toumani solo. And boy was it mesmerising – although, I have to admit, for some reason I found myself fighting to stay awake… its funny, im certain it wasn’t boredom. After the first standing ovation, he hobbled back on stage to jam with a chappie on electric guitar – somewhat reminiscent of the famous collaboration with Ali Farka. The koura, unlike many ethnic instruments lends itself to a guitar jugalbandi very well, and this showing didn’t disappoint.
I was truly yanked out of my dips into semi-counciousness, however, by the eight minute standing ovation Toumani received. The Parisians really like their koura!
*the show was interspersed with Toumani’s thoughts on life, world music and other eclectica – and whilst my command of French is pretty much non-existent, so the obvious wit was lost on me, I did come away with the impression that he is an impressive showman.
I think WOMAD is on order!
April 29th, 2008 at 12:54 am
al-tahafut said:
the sleepiness: too much drinking will do that to you, boy. i wish i was there though. did you pick up any hot parisites?
also: theme!
April 29th, 2008 at 9:53 am
atomsmashin said:
So, is we keeping the new theme?
April 29th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
al-tahafut said:
i say we do. although, che & the grenade are perhaps out of place?