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Folkman 05:23
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Better Git it in Your Soul 07:14
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Togo 05:58
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Communication of a Kind 05:35
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I Met Her by the River 03:59
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Go Daw 04:46
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Bamananyanke 04:24
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“Jobarteh and Pasborg travel like brothers in a jubilant union of extremes and explosive, instant composition... This is conversation, challenge and kinship in music at its best” - David Fricke, USA (senior editor at Rolling Stone Magazine, MOJO, Sirius XM)

Gambian kora virtuoso Dawda Jobarteh and Danish master drummer Stefan Pasborg join forces to release their exhilarating live album, 'Live In Turku'. A captivating fusion of traditional West African sounds and contemporary improvisation, the record is set to release on April Records on May 17th.
Jobarteh was born and raised in Brikama, Gambia into a musical legacy - his uncle and grandfather before him are recognized as great masters of the kora. Initially learning calabash and all other kinds of percussion at the feet of his uncle, it wasn’t until Dawda’s travels to Denmark that he picked up the 21-stringed kora. He’s since gone on to tour worldwide with the famous Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra and release five albums under his own name to rave reviews from leading magazines such as Songlines.
Stefan Pasborg, godson and protege of famous Danish drummer Alex Riel, is a world class drummer with a deep understanding of African music few western musicians possess, evidenced by his many collaborations with the likes of Morocco’s Majid Bekkas and their joint project Magic Spirit Quartet, as well as Danish trio Ibrahim Electric.
Drawing on their rich musical backgrounds and extensive experience, Jobarteh and Pasborg deliver an electrifying performance that transcends borders and genres. Recorded during a mesmerizing live set at a festival in Turku, Finland in April of 2023, the album captures the essence of their collaborative spirit and explorative energy.
A followup to their landmark 2016 release ‘DUO’, at the heart of 'Live In Turku' lies a deep connection between two extraordinary musicians. Jobarteh brings his soul-stirring melodies and innovative approach to the traditional instrument - going electric and drawing from the explosive energy of Jimi Hendrix in jangling improvisations soaked in psychedelic futurism. Meanwhile, Pasborg, renowned for his dynamic drumming style and eclectic musical palette sits somewhere between Art Blakey, Mitch Mitchell and John Bonham, providing a rhythmic foundation that propels the music to new heights.
The album's repertoire spans a diverse range of influences, from traditional West African rhythms to contemporary jazz and beyond. Tracks such as 'Togo', first recorded in 1979 by a band of Ornette Coleman alumni, pay homage to the Jazz’s origins in African music, while originals like 'Communication of a Kind' showcase the duo's improvisational prowess and boundless creativity.

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releases May 17, 2024

Recorded live at Flame Jazz, Turku, Finland, April 28th, 2023

Dawda Jobarteh: Kora
Stefan Pasborg: Drums and Percussion

Produced by Dawda Jobarteh & Stefan Pasborg
Recorded by Severi Peura
Mixed and Mastered by Kæv Gliemann
Photos by Aske Luntang-Banke
Cover Design by Enrico Andreis
Liner notes by Torben Holleufer & David Fricke

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