Intuitive Music

Trilok Gurtu’s new album of is a very unique production. Completely acoustic, it was recorded live in the bush of Southern Mali and was produced by Frederic Galliano for the Frikyiwa label. "Farakala" propels Trilok Gurtu within the most subtle and profound almagamation of Indian and African musical culture ever carried out. Working with Hadja Kouyaté (voice, Guinea-Conakry), Ali Boulo Santo (voice and will kora, Senegal), NGou Bagayoko (guitar, Mali), Filifin (kamélé goni and voice, Mali) and Sounkalo (dozon goni, Mali), Trilok Gurtu pushes the experiment to the point of giving up his tablas and drums. Exploring the compositions to the full while integrating the rare percussions of Southern Mali, his art brings out all of his Indian culture while embracing African vibrations. These musical interactions, these instinctive and exploratory creations and interpretations make the album a sensual and joyful experience, far from stereotype "world fusion". Trilok Gurtu emerges here at his most simple, and at his best; the album demonstrates the great talent of an innovative and experienced artist.