Mr Bongo: The Original Sound Of Mali Vinyl 2LP cartridges It was to be Monk's

It was to be Monk's final recording from Riverside before signing with Columbia

The content is still tortured and painful

loose arrangements and undeniable funk

Waxist digs up Sheila's version of the Surface classic and gives it a similar treatment with lots of love (and lots of dub

but she can hang and her presence is generally lowkey

Mr Bongo: The Original Sound Of Mali Vinyl 2LP cartridges It was to be Monk's"Malian music is arguably deeper, more sophisticated and lyrical than any other form of African music," reads the opening sentence of the accompanying 24 page booklet to Mr Bongo: The Original Sound of Mali. The 11 track compilation, expertly curated by Dave "Mr Bongo" Buttle, Vik Sophonie, and Florent Mazzoleni, surveys the rich musical tradition of the landlocked West African country, with a focus on recordings from '70s '80s. During this period,