{"product_id":"075597891546","title":"PRE-ORDER: Toumani Diabate, Sidiki Diabate, Balla Diabate, Ahmed Diabate \"Heritage\" LP (140g Eco-Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-ORDER: We expect this to ship on or around JANUARY 22nd, 2027. Any items that are ordered with this will be held until they can all ship together. If you need certain items faster please order them separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtoile Audio and Nonesuch Records release \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHéritage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the last album from Malian kora master Toumani Diabaté— playing in a quartet with his sons, Sidiki, Balla, and Ahmed—on January 22, 2027. This was the first album the Grammy-winning Toumani made with his three sons, who are all accomplished musicians and kora players, before he passed away in July 2024 after a short illness. Earlier that year, he gathered his sons to create his dream project: making music together in an ensemble of koras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHéritage \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas recorded in the Diabatés’ Bamako family home. Toumani’s eldest son Sidiki explained, “He wanted to present his family, his heritage, and the work he’s done to the world. His idea was for it to be like a choir, a choir of koras; well organized, well played, very gentle, and very spiritual.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToumani Diabaté, who comes from a long hereditary line of master musicians and griots, was revered as both the guardian of an ancient musical tradition and as a bold, boundary-crossing experimentalist. He earned acclaim for inventive solo records as well as collaborations with Björk, Blur’s Damon Albarn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, American bluesman Taj Mahal, and jazz trombonist Roswell Rudd, among others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToumani Diabaté’s album with his Symmetric Orchestra, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoulevard De L'independance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2006); his solo album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mande Variations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2008); his Grammy-winning duet records with the legendary Ali Farka Touré, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the Heart of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2005) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAli and Toumani\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2010); and his duo album with his eldest son, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eToumani \u0026amp; Sidiki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2014) all were recorded for World Circuit Records and released by Nonesuch in North America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSidiki, Balla, and Ahmed Diabaté's releases span afropop, afrobeats, hip hop and R\u0026amp;B, alongside traditional griot music.  Following \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eToumani \u0026amp; Sidiki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2014), Sidiki Diabaté has released multiple albums that have garnered international acclaim: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiabateba Music, Vol. 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2016); \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLamomali\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2017) with French multi-instrumentalist -M-; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBéni\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2019) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKora Lover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2024).  Sidiki Diabaté recently headlined Paris' Bercy Arena, where he was joined on stage by Balla and Ahmed and shared the first live performance of music from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e Héritage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSide A  \u003cbr\u003e1. Deni \u003cbr\u003e2. Tounga \u003cbr\u003e3. Ali Farka \u003cbr\u003e4. Nankoman \u003cbr\u003e5. Love \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSide B \u003cbr\u003e1. Balla Fama \u003cbr\u003e2. Famille \u003cbr\u003e3. Allahou \u003cbr\u003e4.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click.e.wmg.com\/?qs=ABl7ImQiOjUwNTEsInQiOjYzNjcsInMiOjZ9AAYAAAAABuH2onrQhB4xYpx6A6s6icakM77tO7-XOoyA9P5VOexemB8stEclnKYGax3D1UfWFO786YzrX686x1ifzy_Z2r8brHaAqE4s\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.e.wmg.com\/?qs%3DABl7ImQiOjUwNTEsInQiOjYzNjcsInMiOjZ9AAYAAAAABuH2onrQhB4xYpx6A6s6icakM77tO7-XOoyA9P5VOexemB8stEclnKYGax3D1UfWFO786YzrX686x1ifzy_Z2r8brHaAqE4s\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1794095291856000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw17fBKhezu4A_WAbWME1lyV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eMande \u003cbr\u003e5. Hope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003estreet date 1\/22\/2027\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UMG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45251428253896,"sku":"075597891546","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1337\/2616\/files\/075597891546.ps.jpg?v=1794017337","url":"https:\/\/1234gorecords.shop\/products\/075597891546","provider":"1-2-3-4 Go! Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}