Jeri Jeri With Mbene Diatta Seck
XALE / DAGUAGNE
Ndagga / Ndagga 02 (65883)
12 Inch
Original Senegalese Mbalax music produced by Mark Ernestus, incl. instrumental versions.
A sophomore three-tracker: singer Mbene Diatta Seck in sombre consideration of street-kids and parental neglect, buoyed by propulsive drumming and trenchant bass; a second version without vocals, laying bare the poly-rhythmic interplay between marimba and percussion; and a mesmeric six-minute instrumental, with bassist Thierno Sarr grooving out on the top string of his instrument, bringing an elusive Manding flavor to the deep Mbalax mix.[info from hw]