Endless Rounds of Tea

Greetings once more from the States.  The blog's been down for a bit while I readjusted to life in America, but I'm back now, and the plan is to post at least once a week from now on, and with more varied content.  I feel I've arrived at a level of understanding of Malian music such that I can explain some of its basic mechanics and aesthetic, so there will be some analysis posts, as well as CD and concert reviews.  On that note, stay tuned for a review later this week of one of my favorite Malian albums, Amadou & Mariam's "Sou ni Tilé."  In the meantime, enjoy the video below of my kora teacher, Toumani Kouyaté, recorded at his house in Bamako.