Immigrés

The album is both short (4 songs) with long individual songs. I need to listen to more.

No idea what was said, but decent overall. A lot of it sounded the same though. 3/5

Immigres is a really fun, somehow beachy, album. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Best Songs: Pitche Mi Worst Songs: Badou

just not my bag

Some records make you want to move and vibe. This one does, but in a way that sneaks up on you. It starts gentle, then before you know it, your shoulders are in on it too. It’s clean, but not sterile. Polished, but not plastic. Lush, vibrant, and impossible to sit still to. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions: - Immigrés/Bitim Rew - Pitche Mi

Very cool sound

Immigrés was full of joy and was varied. Sometimes, it was more serene, and sometimes it was overflowing with fun energy. Every song was different and engaging. I was never bored! Perhaps most interesting was the slight reggae sounds that could be found throughout. Though reggae was originally crafted in Jamaica, of course its roots go back to Africa at large. That to me adds more power to the album title, French for "immigrants" (ok I did use Google Translate to help me with my assumed translation). A joyful listen, and one that I'm glad I heard as part of this project. And I learned what a big deal Youssou N'Dour is in Senegal and the whole continent of Africa!

This is one of those albums where I don't feel like I am qualified to review or critique it because I have next to zero knowledge of African music. Furthermore, this may be the first time (as far as I know) that I've heard specifically Senegalese music before! It was a lovely work, and I was really quite pleased to get to hear something that was so new to my ears.

Incredible voice

This was so much fun!!! Loved the second track especially :)

Interesting, different!

I can appreciate the cultural importance of Immigrés and what Youssou N'Dour represents, but musically, this just didn’t do much for me. The rhythms were interesting at first, but the album quickly started to feel repetitive, and I found myself zoning out more than vibing. Maybe it's one of those “you had to be there” albums—or at least understand the lyrics. I respect what he was trying to do, but overall, it didn’t connect with me.

Really liked this, listened a couple of times.

Enjoyable time listening, reminded me of other things that I think have refined the style of music since but I was glad to be introduced to this.

Fun, vibrant. Some of the songs drag on a little and don't move along too much, but it was good.

3.5

3.5

loved the first track, the rest was only ok

This album makes me feel like I'm in a Pier 1 Imports in 1988. That's not a bad thing, but it is a thing. It reminds me of the world music craze of the late 80s early 90s, which I always appreciated, but never felt eager to delve further then what you could easily find on the surface. I do like it, and I can actually kind of kick back and chill with it, but it is not something I would deliberately seek out to listen. It's fine and it's enjoyable. (7.3) ★★★½

I like North African music, but this is a bit repetitive. 3.5 stars

I like it, but it gets a bit jammy after a while, especially "Taaw". Some really nice melodies and playing on it though. 3.5

3.5

There was the occasional okay infectious groove on this but it is all a bit Sounds Of The Universe or Oxfam Street Fest and I wanted to go back to Mylo fairly quickly. Not enough Destroying Rock And Roll or Dropping The Pressure here. Plus each of the four tracks go on for too long and I don’t really like the guy’s wailing or his silly hat.

its just not the type of music i listen to, great percussion work tho!

While I appreciate that Youssou worked with Peter Gabriel on “In Your Eyes” this album isn’t it. It's great to see diverse artists and different languages on this list, but I find that they are hard to connect with. This album is not technically bad but it’s just so far from anything I like and I didn't find any part of the songs that stood out. The songs were also ridiculously long. It's getting to the point where I now dread seeing fully African language albums on here because I don't hear any memorable melodies or refrains or anything to get me into the album. Not a fan.

Nice vibes and grooves, but nothing I'd ever revisit

Fairly good

How many songs does this album have? YouTube only has four songs available? Spotify will play them out of order. He does have a great voice I would listen to more of this. Unfortunately, I was unable to listen to the entire album.

While this didn't knock my socks off, it's perfectly good Senegalese music. Yeah, the synth element is a bit of a giveaway that it's from the 80s, but it is what it is and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Fun and upbeat, great to have on in the background while doing chores cuz it makes you feel like you have energy to move and bop.

Much better than expected.

not bad but not for me

На удивление интересная музыка, хотя вокал не нравится

I don't know enough about African music to rate it properly, but it was interesting to listen to. Varied and complicated instrumentation.

It's difficult for someone my age to hear this without expecting Paul Simon to jump out from behind a door, but it's a lot of fun, and nice to imagine dancing in Senegal rather than clearing six inches of snow from the roof of the car.

Mein musikalischer Horizont ist wahrscheinlich zu beschränkt, um Zugang zu dieser sicher originellen Musik für mich persönlich zu finden. Ich brauche ständig Musik um mich herum, aber halt solche, die mich motiviert oder mich runterbringt. Diese gehört offenbar nicht dazu!

Not really sure how to rate this one, so I'll give it a three. Add a half-star because I'm pretty sure that Morrissey hates it. Take that, Moz!

Music like this is why I do this project. Immigrés doesn't introduce me enough to N'Dour's catalog but sure motivates me to looking more into it. 3.5/5

Not something I would normally listen to but found it very enjoyable. Will probably try to find a physical copy of this to add to my library.

Afrikkalaista maailmanmusiikkia. Pitche Mi oikeesti aika tyylikäs kappale. Tulee vähän Claptonin kitarasooloilu mieleen. Aika jazz ja blues vaikutteista muutenkin. Aika siisti. Parhaat: Pitche Mi, Taaw

Musically strong, vocally variable.

This is so sick. The production is fantastic but not distracting, it really lets the musicians shine.

No clue what these songs could be about but they were pleasant enough!

bleh

It was a new experience for anyone who primarily listens to American or English music, and a good foot in the door.

Gear: Hifiman Arya Artwork: 🟧😁🪘 Production: 🤯🙂👌 Music: 🪘🎸🎺🌍💡 Rating: 🌞🌞(🌞)/5

It's all in Senegalese ... I have no clue what is going on ... But it sounds like Animal Kingdom.

I really loved the different sound of this album! Not many I have gotten so far are like it, and I really enjoyed it. 8.5/10

Like it

I prefer my world music to be Latin and not African. But this was enjoyable. Once. 2.5

ваще не моя темка максимально

Super super sick. Never listened to senegalese music before, this is why I love this app ‼️🔥⭐️

Not my cup of tea but glad to have my listening expanded.

January 24, 2024 Interesting, the Apple Music version had vinyl crackle in the quiet parts Very enjoyable, not a long album but certainly feels like a workout with the individual song lengths. On a second consecutive listen, still not tired of it so it gets my seal of approval 🦭

Youssou N'Dour - Immigres. I was excited to listen to this. I like it's melancholy groove but it's just a 3 to me. I liked it but didn't save anything for another playlist. I starred the album though to listen again when I'm more in the mood.

Super groovy album. I had never heard of this guy, but I see he has worked with Peter Gabriel (one of my favorites). I will now be listening to his entire catalog. Also, his Spotify radio auto-play has Ethiopiques on there, which I really enjoy. I don't speak the language, but I really appreciate his range. His band also rocks. I'm giving this a 4.

Jumping in unknowingly to this one. Wow, this opening track is simultaneously Carribean in the upbeat, mariachi in the horn arrangements, and African in the percussion and harmonies. "Pitche Mi" follows, a somber but jazzy song. Such range. I don't know what to expect; so many interesting surprises. The polyrhythms of "Taaw" remind me of patterns I've heard when studying West African Hand Drumming with masters from Guinea; the hypnotic pulse is unrelenting. "Badou" seems to put it all together: the polyrhythms, mariachi horns, Carribean feel, and jazz. This music is an adventure. I don't know what is being sung, but the music and intention comes across just fine.

I don't speak Wolof and I know next to nothing about Senegalese culture or music, so I'm evaluating this with pretty much zero context. But taking it at face value, I can say I enjoyed listening to it, precisely because it is different from the usual music I'm exposed to. There's a whole world of music out there, all with their own traditions and innovations, and it's fun to travel the globe through my headphones. On this album, the rhythms are captivating and energetic, and the vocals remind me a little bit of that melismatic vocal style of Middle Eastern/North African music, expressive even though I don't understand the language.

Interesting all around. Some really odd time signature/cross rhythm type stuff going on that makes the album sound primitive and tribal. I like the vocals.also. I was intrigued with what sounds like a drum set bass drum sound on Badou. The bass drum sounds like it is off for the entire song, but I'm pretty sure that is the way the drummer meant it to sound, because it is so consistent.

First time listening to this genre of music, it’s a nice blend of jazz, acoustics, maybe latin dance? Either way, Youssou does a good job on vocals. Short album, but it’s a nice listen the whole way through

A big step away from the the rock based music which I generally listen to. I enjoy that this process pushes me into territory I would never end up in on my own. Sitting down to this and properly listening was a great experience.

Feels like I've just entered the toilets at a fun African restaurant, and life is good

Musica senegales. Legal

Man, you see “1984” and “world music” and you’re instantly prepared for something with absolutely horrible, dated production. Well, I was wrong, and I’m big enough to admit when I’m wrong. The songs aren’t flashy, but when they settle into a groove and just build upon that groove, expanding it outwards, it’s really enjoyable. I quite like this, a very pleasant surprise.

Judging by the algorithm created by what I most like, why is this playing?

There's plenty of other African recordings out there that I find moving, this one just didn't do much for me. Not to say I disliked anything about it, just didn't get much out of it and likely won't revisit in the future.

This project was really precious. While I can’t say I entirely “got it”, I’m very happy I listened to it. There is a fundamental feeling in N’Dour’s music that I believe everyone can relate to. Fav: Pitche Mi

Joyful, Vibing and full of life!

I like a little international sound on occasion and this guy has a good voice. Afro Jazz, but, you know, still jazz. Tolerable, but not something I'd cue up.

hullunkurinen hulvaton vibes (funny language) on muuten hyvää musiikkia tämä. sanoisin jopa ehkä että ei ole olemassa sarjaa afrikkalaista talletusta koskaan julkaistu joka on yhtä jatkuvasti mahtavaa tai historiallisesti tärkeää kuin maatoiminnot.. emt onko ehkä järjetöntä sanoa mutta... piru sentään se on minun välitön mielipide tästä!!! hmm vai onko... noh... ei, ei! en nyt ala vääntelemään sanoja vaikka kuinka PSYKOLTA ne kuulostaakin, pysytään nyt vankasti omamme päällä.. ja joo viis kautta vittu viisi eiköhän se ole selvää, albumi alkaa jo vahvasti mutta lähes kokoajan paranee. neljä biisiä ja 34 minuuttia, eikä yksikään tulenpalava sekunti ole pitkästyttävä, suatana sentään pitche mi

Kid A was een 2. Alleen How to disappear Completely sprak me echt aan Ik hou niet van Frans, maar wel goeie vibes

Didn't expect id actually finish listening to this, but it got better with some great melodies and guitar. One extra star when it's just instrumental.

This is not music I would normally go for but when I do I am always drawn into it. Like a lot of people of my musical background I become aware of Youssou as a result of Peter Gabriel. If PG says a musician and the music they play are worthwhile than that is enough for me to take note. This was a joyful listen from beginning to end. Whilst one listen was enough it left a feeling that I should really develop my knowledge of African based music. Even if I don’t, this album reinforced a yearning to periodically return to it and other similar ones. 3/5 28/12/24

This was fine to listen to, but nothing really grabbed me. Perfect for being on in the background of an unfamiliar place, but not something I would return to of my own volition.

I think that +1 because I was definitely untrusted and this is something I would never pick for myself. I could totally see myself listening to this while working or something to pass time but not distract.

Took a while to click that I have to consciously listen to this differently than I do to traditional western pop music. There's a repetitive string that at first I thought could annoy me but if/when you (I) really digest the music through good speakers or headphones you recognize how the songs subtly build or change. Rhythm is a (the?) true focus especially on the first cut - which took a tempo turn that I did not expect - and elevated it. Probably like a lot of 80s kids I recognize N'Dour from the Peter Gabriel hit and I know his voice is the focus but I liked the music much more than I'd expected to...so much that after it was done I realized I didn't even notice his voice all that much. Ya this was a great album and the short length makes it a keeper. 8/10 4 stars.

Oh. Was excited about this but didn’t deliver. Don’t really know why.

Well ... I liked Louis Prima and said I liked the change of pace ... but this ... is a little much. First couple okay, then it becomes really repetitive, and not fun. Some other reviewer said it - the instrumentals are good, but his voice wears on you, and not in a good way.

Marvelous world music. Thank you. Very enjoyable

I only could find a version with 4 very long songs on it, not sure if that is the full album. The music is great, very talented musicians coming together to make a medley of satisfying rhythms. I can’t understand the language but the vocals do help push the music through and I felt that I could understand the songs even though I couldn’t, if that makes sense. Main complaint is that the songs are extremely repetative in that the same vocals and instrumentals are basically played on a loop for nearly 7 minutes per song where they could have been 2 minute songs. Overall solid world music album that I always love to have pop up on this list. 7/10

Not my thing

Something about hearing people sing in other languages is just so lovely to me. Youssou was able to get in some great harmonies, super fun instrumentals, and make feel like I was in on the conversation without speaking a lick of Wolof. Fav Songs: Taaw

Fun, upbeat, different to what I would usually listen to. Honestly enjoyed listening to this album. 3⭐️

Interesting enough but not a standout.

I can’t ever listen to this again.

really chill and different thanks for putting me onto this.

Really enjoying the vibe and groove of this

How much was David Byrne influenced by this? Soooooooo much.

The music you find on Youssou N'Dour album Immigrés makes the person who is listening get up and move.

A giant in his field

Such a unique voice, and a different singing style than westerners would be used to. I loved the guitar noodling and funky breaks. Solid album that I can’t understand, but can in some ways!

No. 292/1001 Immigrès/Bitim Rew 3/5 Pitche Mi 3/5 Taaw 4/5 Badou 3/5 Average: 3,25 Not my absolute favorite, but this was a fun and interesting listen.

Nid so mis Ding

not something i would usual listen to but i enjoyed it. the songs kind of all sounded the same to me but im not sure if thats because im not listening attentively enough

Enjoyable album for focused work

World, 1984 -> 2

Love, love, love. I forst discovered Youssou N'Dour in the 80's. I always considered him the "Bob Marley" of African music. His voice, the music is all just an amazing marriage of beautiful sound.

There's snow everywhere, it's 1c and this is my album of the day. From one of the hottest places on earth. Cheered me up to be honest. Car felt warmer quicker.

Alright like

Previously unknown to me and will be getting a few more listens. I’ve never quite connected with Youssou in the some way as I have with other seminal African artists of his era (Toumani etc), but this has set me on a path of discovery and made me keen to dig deeper. Brought some welcome warmth on a cold and wintry morning

This is an example of the great surprises that this web experience can give me. I think I would have otherwise never crossed paths with this artist.

That's about what I expected.

Has the ingredients, but it's too busy for me

This is what I'm here for! Good album, not at all the sort of thing I have heard before, and definitely a keeper. 4/5

Interesting to listen too, unsure when id listen again but glad I've been exposed to this

Favourite african lp so far

Pretty good, fun, upbeat songs. I loved the percussion.

Eh, not my jam

refreshing to hear non-english non-european music once in a while

Interesting

World music

++: immigrés/Bitim Rew +: Taaw, Badou +-: Pitche Mi 7,2/10

World music is my least favorite genre on this challenge, but I found this enjoyable and uplifting. 3.5 stars.

I rather liked this. Was nice background music. 3.5

I love the interplay between strings, percussion and voice here, with twists and turns around every corner!

pleasant!

A good laugh

Pretty great actually. 3.5/5

Way out of my wheelhouse but quite enjoyable.

Meh

Not a fan.

If you listen to it as a whole it's a good time. Great to hang or to go out and party. If you listen to the individual musicians it's pure insanity. Its like every member of this band randomly picked a song in a different time signature and just started playing and some miracle they all end up starting and stopping at the same time. It's incredible to listen to. Probably one of the most competent musicians I've heard on this list. Seems like the actual music is a little basic but they clearly know how to play.

This is a good album. I don’t know if I would seek it out, but it’s good.

Fun

I really enjoyed this. Awesome percussion and really interesting melodies.

Sure! I like world music as much as the next guy

Good! Short

Senegalesiske popslaskere, lidt svært at vurdere, men god nok stemning

Pleasant enough, a bit dull

what an album!

Canny this. Had a few listens now and it’s fast growing into a little gem for me. Some cracking little riffs scattered throughout, kinda reminds me of a party version of Tinariwen. Tres good

Quote enjoyed this, the rhythm and repetition scratched the math rock bit of my brain but it has a lot of melody too. All of the songs were a little bit different, had their own pace and interesting points. I could see myself listening to this again.

Bought into this by the end. Wouldn't listen again, but it was diverting. It lead me on a path of world/Gambian which was a rather different route. Some lovely rhythms and build-ups.

Yeah why not, enjoyed it. Didn't outstay it's welcome.

Decent. Short and sweet

Beautiful and vibrant!!

I did not hate it, but I don’t know when I’d ever listen to it again.

I kind of like Immigres/Bitim Rew, Badou; I almost like Pitche Mi, Taaw

One of the best world music albums I've listened to, the opening track, and track 3 are wonderful odyssey's full of interesting rhythm and the usage of drums across the whole album pleases these percussionist's ears.

It’s a cool historic listen but doesnt offer much in 2024 , would be cool live , maybe by campfire ?

there is absolutely no significance to whatever the random generator throws at me, so me getting a rly great record for my day 100 milestone isnt crazy, but it being my first easy First Listen 5/5 of the entire project does feel a lil extraordinary. ive been listening a lot lately to the black saint and the sinner lady, an absolutely unhinged musical accomplishment that combines a wide variety of disciplines into something that feels so effortlessly singular yet also in conversation with so many strands of history. i am far less familiar with the styles and cultures being mixed here, but even after just one listen it feels comparably vibrant and unstoppable, channeling the most color and complexity possible into pure gut-level dance and emotion. the feelings sliders are thrown way towards joyousness, togetherness, and healing. i have no idea how u even start to make music like this. i should explore a lot more west african pop whenever i feel the mental capacity for such a task

I’ve really enjoyed the African albums on this list so far, this one doesn’t disappoint. A bit mellower than say Fela Kuti - it nevertheless has great rhythms and beats.

Lovely vocal and rhymes if ultimately not the classic to stick around.

first listen love the talking drums

I know next to nothing about African music, but this was a really good listen. Great beats, simple vocals and melodies and just good vibes all round. A bit short at 34m but an enjoyable 34 mins none the less.

Loved this album. Have no idea what he’s singing about. But that really helps to emphasize how great the music and melodies are.

So. Of all the Youssou albums I must listen to before I die, why in earth this? His voice and the occasional inspired arrangement aside, this is just space filler.

Lovely and lively.

Very enjoyable and a delightful change from the usual offerings, but then again I've rather recently come across other music which would be so haplessly filed under "World" and which made me realize, again, that this here just isn't a Best Of Anything. So, not a 5.

goeie muziek, minder fan van de stem...

hahahaha i got this right after ELP, and the difference couldn't be much more stark. joy + art vs. musical masturbation.

I do enjoy a lot of African music.

Might be good live?

Much too ethnic

Never heard anything like this before. Cool tribal vibes. An all around. Good listen

Solid Mbalax (genre) album. Which is the urban dance music of Senegal and the Gambia. The more you know. Fun jazz and groovy licks. Enjoyed it, might not go back often though. Good work music.

Mehh

Good stuff!

I like African vibes but this was a bit rubbish

4.5/5

I admit to not being very familiar with African music, so in no place to comment how good it is artistically. What I can say is that I enjoyed it. 4/5

3.4

I enjoyed this a lot. I like Youssou N'Dour's voice. The music was infectious. And the whole album is short and sweet, and doesn't outstay its welcome

Really liked this album. Went on to listen to his other stuff and I liked that too. Only thing is, kind of more an EP. 4 songs doesn't feel like a full album.

6/10 Just a little too hard for me to get into

I'm not really into "world music" because a lot of what I have heard has rhythm / musical conventions that aren't very pleasing to me. I'm not a musician, so I can't say if those non-western conventions are present in this album or not, but this is a rare thumbs up for me in the "world music" genre

Can't get fresher than this

I tried. Really, I tried.

This album took me by surprise. I knew the voice thanks to Peter Gabriel. Blown away by this album and instantly became a favorite

This is the stuff. Never heard of Youssou and probably never would have without the album generator. This is why I'm here. Pitche Mi is standout for me. Nice separation of instruments, lots of good grooves. Just exactly perfect for an early Sunday morning.

Kind of too long but pretty enjoyable for what it is.

Survivor jazz

Helt jätte kiva album, fantastiska biisin med otroligt bra viba

It was interesting to see the mixture of traditional African music with more modern influences. Pitche Mi had some fun trumpets and the emotion in the vocals was really nice. I didn't understand but I could feel the love, sadness and emotions. I wanted to be at the party in Immigres and Badou made me want to live a simple life at the beach.

This was some cool African jamming. I liked the second song a lot. Overall, I got a little bored with it, but it was super chill good vibes.

Pretty good. I really need to get more locked in when listening to these albums.

Very good!

Very pleasant listening. Unfortunate that it was storming today as this should be listened to in the back yard at a barbecue.

As good as World Music gets.

Cool stuff.

3.5

I’m on a run of music that doesn’t fit into my typical playlist. I hope that these get spaced out a little more.

ok

Absolutely fine but no impact on me.

Really cool African music. I liked it but it didn't fall into a catagorey of must listen. Much prefer afro cuban.

Brutes

Honestly this is a lowkey bop. 69/100

Pleasant, chill, interesting. I generally enjoyed it, thought it kind of faded into the background and didn’t fully hold my attention. Favorite track: Pitche Mi

Chato

was afraid of listening to this expecting to hear french (i dislike how french sounds, sorry french people) and wow he's from Senegal, but wait it was colonized by France so... will he sing in french? he did not, yay! i have no idea what he was singing about, but the music is certainly great. its sad how it has a ton of streams less than generic american/british stuff, its A LOT better than most of the music i heard here but since its not in english it tends to get overlooked, but OH MY what an album, great melodies, groove and overall vibe not quite a 5 though, sorry mr Youssou, but big kudos to you!

Woahhhh really liked this one. So chill to have on in the car or going somewhere. I’m a sucker for lyrics but this album really didn’t need them. If anything, lyrics would’ve taken away from the laid back, groovy feel. This album made me happy.

Aaah, ça fait du bien d’avoir autre chose que du britpop/punk/hiphop, en plus c’est du groove de qualité

Afrikanisch

enjoyable musics

i became aware of youssou n'dour in the mid-90s, when he worked with peter gabriel on secret world - thought he was incredible, but never managed to go looking for more. i'm glad this album is on the list, because it turns out i really do enjoy his work.

Not bad

Fun percussion rhythms with brass instrumentation and his singing

Favorite Track: Taaw

6.5

Je t'aime bien Youssou , mais des sons de plus de 10 minutes c'est un peu fatiguant 😅

4 Stars

Very fun but not likely to revisit in full. The first track will go into rotation.

It's cool listening to music that is so unfamiliar. I enjoyed the whole album, but I do think some of the songs were too drawn out. But I'm generally not a fan of jam band music either.

Can tell from the first 10 seconds that I’m going to enjoy this. The sound mixing is wonderful. Really balanced. Loving this.

It's difficult for me to know the subject matter of the songs without doing research but from the standpoint of just the music and delivery itself, it's a compelling album.

This was a fun album! Only four tracks but they were long. Parts of the drums reminded me of similar percussions on the Black Panther scores.

Love the variety! Almost certainly our first Senegalese album, right? Really cool music, feels folksy but with a strong groove. Only four tracks too, and three of the four I enjoyed enough to save. Sometimes the list is great! Favorite tracks: Immigres, Taaw, Badou. Album art: The original cover is just the picture of (I assume) Youssou with a black void background, and a stamp with his name near the title of the album. Looks fantastic. This is a reissue I think, and it's got this blocky museum-style look to it, doesn't look bad but certainly feels unnatural. 4/5

I liked it a lot. Nice drumming. Good vibe.

Was a fun and great listen. Just something different

Not bad

trust me, this is not an album you need to hear before you die.

Na twee platen uit Mali nu het buurland Senegal. Youssou kweelt en trommelt lekker weg en pingelt wat op zijn gitaar. Wel een prettig geluid, maar op een gegeven moment wordt het saai. Als je dit live zou zien, zou je wegdommelen vrees ik.

Dit zijn toch de albums waar ik nieuwsgierig naar ben. Wat valt er buiten het bekende terrein te ontdekken? Tegelijk merk ik dat ik best wel moet wennen aan de zang en de rommelige opzet. Leuk om eens mee te pakken, maar plezier beleef ik er niet aan.

Onderhoudend stukje wereldmuziek. Veel typische percussie en toeters, lekker pielend gitaartje er doorheen. Ik ken hier allemaal te weinig van om het echt op waarde te kunnen schatten. Het is van die muziek die op zondagochtend in het muziekgebouw aan t IJ wordt gespeeld en uitgezonden op een themakanaal van de NPO. Prima dat het er is, ik heb er ook geen probleem mee dat het in onze snoblijst staat. Leuk om een keer te horen, maar daar blijft het ook bij.

Felt like a Mexican taxi driver

Richly and spicily complex and intricately layered, both highly engaging and easy to listen to, plus oh-so-groovy/funky. One digs it from top to bottom, though can't speak to just how authentically Senegalese. And sure, it's danceable but one prefers the slightest hint of melancholy – what's Senegalese for saudade? – that seems to undercut a few of the tracks (appropriate for a record about exile and diaspora, no?)

Niet echt boeiend, ook niet heel slecht

A sunny fun record, with moments of musical introspection - between the language barrier and the genre that I’m. It familiar with cannot pick the nuances - but I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this on a hot summer’s day.

fun. not my jam, but fun to hear.

Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer and bandleader. His strong, soaring voice is the central feature of these upbeat, rhythmic tracks. He was featured in a Peter Gabriel song, "In Your Eyes," which catapulted N'Dour to international fame. Touring with Gabriel gave N'Dour a chance to perform world-wide. Immigres is an album N'Dour released just before becoming a star, and is a good sample of the music N'Dour made relatively early in his career. These are infectious, danceable songs with universal appeal.

Muhkeaa soittoa

learn to groove

First African singer I ever listened to. Interesting.

Reminds me of buskers in the park

Enjoyed very much. Joyful sounding, no idea if the lyrics match.

It’s pretty good - It’s not something that I would put on again, as I am not into this genre, but it does make me feel good though.

Didn’t know what was being sung but it really doesn’t matter. This album has great energy and has a little of everything instrumental wise and at a high level.

Pretty good.

This is OK ish.

Fun rhythms. Smooth voice. Songs drag on a little bit longer than necessary. Would give it a 3.5 if I could.

IDK how to rate this

This is why this list and project is amazing. Never would have heard this. Loved it.

Wish I could understand this.

Not really for me

Great bass and drums, great way to brighten the morning commute to work

Outrageous! What a record! Absolute education in how to blend 4000 musical genres and make them all harmonise perfectly! Completely took me by surprise! 4.7

I always appreciate hearing non-American/British music here. This album didn't make a big impression on me but it was pleasant.

3.5

Immigrés - 3? Pitche Mi - 3 Taaw - 3 Badou - 3 It's fine. Not for me.

06/20/24 S Tier—————————5 A Tier—————————4 B Tier—————————3 Immigres Badou Taaw C Tier—————————2 Pitche Mi D Tier—————————1

Immigres by Youssou N’Dour Thursday 6/20/24 9:45 B Tier————————— Immigres Badou Taaw Pitche Me

N'Dour takes the jazzy relaxed open feel of 70s West African Golden-era of Afro-Cuban rumba (from his Star Band de Dakar days) and opens it up. This album lowers the role of the guitar and makes space to incorporate more Senegalese musical traditions (the interwoven griot-style vocals, the wide range of hand drums and the talking drum) and for some smooth jazz sounding horns/keyboards. The horns are great, but the keys, combined with the very 80s production and the bass tone in particular, do give this a very corny dated feel. Along with Salif Keita's, N'Dour is one of the cornerstones of the whole Putomayo world music 'genre' and forged a sound that would become the somewhat stultifying generic default for West African musicians seeking an international audience, combining glossy global sheen with the authenticating use of local instruments. But here in its nascent stage, there's plenty of energy and excitement to the music, and even the corny keyboard sounds have an endearing nostalgic wistfulness to them.

Different but not bad!

Classy beats

Wasn’t sure about this at first but ended up really enjoying it. Will need to listen again to know if this remains a “good” album or a great one. 4/5

Jeg lå og vippede mellem en 4'er og en 5'er, for jeg ved ikke, hvor ofte den vil komme på i fremtiden, men jeg blev simpelthen i for godt humør til at rate den andet. Fantastisk instrumentation, interessant stemme, rigtigt sommeralbum

skønt!

Glad fyr, glad musik, ikke så meget mig

Nice

An interesting listen

3/5 - really nice to have on in the background while I worked!

Highlights: Pitche Mi Great vocals, great intro to world music, love all the layers of percussion on this. Fun party music that sounds like a hot summer's day on a sandy beach. Best enjoyed cocktail in hand.

Just amazing. Put this on right as I headed out to walk the dog, and what a great listen on a nice breezy 63 degree (F) morning!

Pleasant world music

This is a good listen - very good musicians creating a musical experience. Maybe better on as background music?

It's okay - not something I would pick on my own but I didn't hate it.

Some nice moments, I'd probably like to revisit the 2nd track... not much else

Fun, made me want to be on a beach.

Yeah this was great - fantastic vocals and ridiculously good drumming with so many interlocking grooves, and just lots of fun

Really great long form jazz-like songs. Great relaxing listen. 4/5!

Awful

Th project has served up a couple of world albums from African artists, and I’ve generally been impressed. This one? Not so much. It’s far from bad, but didn’t really spark my interest. 3/5

Really fun sound. I had never heard this before, but I love this kind of thing. Great party music.

Música africana animada. Un 3.

Rollo, pero bueno.

Listened Before? N Pretty neat African beats. Not really my style but I didn't hate it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Immigres

Tiene una voz estupenda, muy distintiva.

Good

Tursamt att det är ett kort album för det skulle bli tradigt att lyssna på fler låtar.

I like this. West African rythmns and music is sort of hypnotic.

No not my thing.

Had no idea what this would be and was a really pleasant surprise. If music has a colour scheme, this was one of the most colourful and joyous records I've heard in this challenge. Some outstanding playing and just a rich tapestry of instrumentation and melody. I was reminded frequently of Paul Simon's Graceland and clearly this style of music was an inspiration throughout that project.

This was some pretty decent world music all things considered. I enjoyed listening to it all the way through yet still didn’t find it to be something worth revisiting. Compared to the other world music this was definitely one of the better albums. 4.3/10

Had this on while cutting the grass. Was some really nice music for that venture -- bright and upbeat. I will say that a lot of it sort of ran together for me though. High 3 / 5.

Interesting album to have in the background while working. Not bad though. 3 stars

25 albums later and I have a new favorite Senegalese album of all time! My one (very surface level) note is that this feels a lot more Latin inspired or Latin adjacent than I expected. I was expecting heavier African and French sounds. Pretty solid, all things considered. I enjoyed this enough, but it's generally repetitive and doesn't feel super complex. Nice background music, but probably won't think of this one again unless we get more music out of Senegal.

Really reggae tone to this one. Some of these instrument parts are pretty elite. Kind of lost some steam because it got quite repetitive. But enjoyable nonetheless. Would hit a can of Jenkem and listen to this album again.

A lot of these songs should be over montages of whatever tropical island is playing in a movie. Usually I can appreciate these kinda albums but it does get awfully repetitive in a not great way for me. Love the sax though. Low 3.

A little too poppy/upbeat for my tastes, but an enjoyable listen anyway.

I loved it. The percussion was on point, and the rhythm had a captivating flow. The keyboard elements gave it so much color and texture. A very beautiful and lush album that was worth every minute. I'm so glad I came across this album, and I'm definitely keeping track of this one for future enjoyment.

2 - I don't really remember anything about the album, if I'm being honest. It kinda went in one ear and out the other.

s'alright, don't think I'll be listening again

I haven't been exposed to bangers of this type my entire life

Not music usually in my "wheelhouse", but it's upbeat rhythms and impressive musicianship was enjoyable and a good listen. Had it on as background music and it wasn't something I struggled with or tempted to switch tracks, so it was a win. If it's fun, funky and festive, why not?

Music nice, can do without vocals.

Bouncy stuff.

This was super sweet. I loved it. Awesome vocals and I loved the rhythms and guitar work. Cool stuff

Fun!

2.5

Not bad

Love a good afrobeat record. The beat is awesome and the vamping is such a great reflection on the form. Just riiiiiiiiidddddeeee the wave.

Not for me

Interesting. Not sure what else to say.

Not bad if you like this era of West African music.

Still not a world music fan

Not for me

Another album expertly played that just ain't for me.

Utterly pleasant, but a bit like cotton candy - a momentary sweet treat without any real bulk or substance. The thirty five minutes spent with this, its loping rhythms and skittering percussion, were fine. The music has a bright quality to it, a kind of audio warm smile. Ten minutes later and I can barely recall a riff or melody. I probably won't listen again, but by the same token I wouldn't object if this was on my car stereo. I'd drive to the beach or a bowling alley with this on, sure!

Great vibes for warmer weather (3.5/5)

First Senegalese musician for me. Really enjoyed, though not sure how to describe it. Listening to 7 Seconds now, and that is also a gorgeous song.