Rokku Mi Rokka
Youssou N'Dour
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4-4-44 | Youssou N'Dour | 3:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Pullo Àrdo | Youssou N'Dour | 4:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sama Gàmmu | Youssou N'Dour | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Bàjjan | Youssou N'Dour | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Baay Faal | Youssou N'Dour | 4:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sportif | Youssou N'Dour | 3:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Tukki | Youssou N'Dour | 4:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Létt ma | Youssou N'Dour | 4:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dabbaax | Youssou N'Dour | 5:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Xel | Youssou N'Dour | 4:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Wake Up (It's Africa Calling) | Youssou N'Dour | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Boul Bayékou | Youssou N'Dour | 6:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
iTunes Review
After bringing the sound of mbalax — a blend of traditional Senegalese music, pop, and other elements — to the West in the 1980s, Youssou N’Dour became an international star. On 2007’s Rokku Mi Rokka (Give and Take) he draws from the music of northern Senegal. The fine vocalist is backed by tama (“talking drum”), xalam (possibly an ancestor of the banjo), various percussion instruments, as well as guitar, bass, and keyboards. “4-4-44” opens the album with delightful vocals and a supercharged horn section. Islamic elements, which play a role throughout Rokku, are in the foreground on “Baay Faal,” but the track also has a distinct West African lilt. “Xel,” with its hard-hitting drum accents and vocal harmonies, possesses a catchiness that easily travels across cultures, while “Dabbaax” features guitar playing that would be at home on an American rock record from the 1970s. Rokku is never really low-key or overwhelmingly intense; instead, it possesses a steady, percolating sound that draws you into its energetic flow.
Customer Reviews
Simply Wonderful!
This album is just beautiful. Being from that part of the world, I can tell that Youssou has done a lot of research and went back to the roots to give this jewel. I like how he put African instruments like the Xalam, Ngoni, Kora, Sabar, etc. without making them overwhelming. He still found ways to make the album sound very open. That's genius. Youssou is a true musician and he deserves to be acknowledged. To the reviewers who had outrageous things to say about Youssou N'Dour, I say do your homework and open up. If you know Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes", you have already gotten a taste of Youssou, because it was inspired by his music. And if you ever wonder where the Blues, Raggae, and other musical genres came from, this album will tell you. Just listen closely.
I don't understand a word
but this album is incredible. the beats are infectious and the music great! I love this stuff!
Great Album !!!!
I grew up listening to Youssou's music, and I have more than 100 songs of his in my Ipod. This album is really great because it is different from the previous ones. Youssou is a genius and a perfectionist, so this album brought a unique sound resulting from a great mixture of Senegalese, Malian, and Mauritanian beats and not forgetting soul and pop flavor. I listened to all the songs working out this morning and I love them all. However, my favorite is Xel. I strongly recommend this album. See you Youssou in Boston, December 10. Great job !!! Merci et a bientot
Biography
Born: 1959 in Dakar, Senegal
Genre: World
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Youssou N'Dour
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7 Seconds (Duet With Neneh Cherry) | The Guide (Wommat) | 5:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Tijaniyya | Egypt | 5:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Wake Up (It's Africa Calling) | Rokku Mi Rokka | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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7 Seconds | The Best of Youssou N'Dour | 5:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Jealous Guy | Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur | 3:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Allah | Egypt | 6:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Shukran Bamba | Egypt | 5:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Baay Niasse | Egypt | 5:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Touba - Daru Salaam | Egypt | 5:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Cheikh Ibra Fall | Egypt | 3:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
