Ali Farka Touré, Toumani Diabaté - Ruby

World Circuit Records have established their reputation by producing some of the finest world music albums of the past two decades, specialising in music from Cuba and West Africa. The label is best known for the GRAMMY winning Buena Vista Social Club album, which is the biggest selling world music album of all time, and led to the phenomenal rise in popularity of Cuban music. 10 years after their historic concert in New York, World Circuit release Buena Vista Social Club At Carnegie Hall.

World Circuit's African artists enjoy equal prestige, including Grammy winning albums from Ali Farka Touré and kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté, Mali's 'star of stars' Oumou Sangare, afrobeat legend Tony Allen, and the great Orchestra Baobab.

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The world seems so troubled at the moment but listening to this, I am at peace. Thank you.

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'This is how Ali played alone in private. If he played to himself and you happened to be in the room with him, he would touch the guitar very softly. It was beautiful to watch. But when he got into the studio, the volume was upped by 10!! But this time he didn’t do that.

'"Ruby" is a Bobo song that Ali had heard in San, a village on the road to his home in Niafunke. It must have been a completely new tune to Toumani. A lot of this repertoire was new to him.

'My 5-year-old daughter Ruby and I were sat on the floor at Ali’s feet for this. Because the kora is such a quiet instrument, you have to be very still when it’s being recorded. Any creak or breath can be heard. We held our breath through much of the song. When it was over I asked “What’s that one called?” And Ali just looked at Ruby and said, “Ruby!”'

- from an interview with Nick Gold, the producer of the record "Ali and Toumani" from which this song is taken.

[paramedmick]

This proves that music transcends any language or religion. It is universally beautiful.

[mohamedcamara]

This is us the, Mandinka people. I can hear my grand parents voice in the music.

[Madara_]

Ali Farka Touré et Toumani Diabaté, que vos âmes reposent en paix. Vous étiez bien plus que de grands musiciens : vous étiez les gardiens de notre culture et les ambassadeurs de notre patrimoine. À travers vos mélodies envoûtantes, vous avez su toucher des millions de cœurs et transcender les frontières.

Votre musique était un langage universel, une célébration de la vie et de l'humanité. Vous nous avez offert des moments de grâce et de beauté, des instants où le temps semblait suspendu. Votre héritage vivra à jamais et continuera d'inspirer les générations futures.

Que Dieu vous accorde Sa miséricorde infinie et que vous trouviez la paix dans l'au-delà. Nous vous remercions pour votre dévouement et votre générosité. Vous resterez à jamais dans nos cœurs, immortels par l'impact de votre art. Reposez en paix, chers maîtres.

[r.j.williams]

I heard this song when I was 5 ish. My dad got the album for fathers day that year. Its such a beautiful song and it makes me wonder why I haven't heard it for so long

[CheickCamara-dokr]

2 géants de la musique mandingue et africaine. Merci à vous Ali farka et Toumani Diabaté.

[krisheswari]

Hearing this for the 1st time. I am stunned by the notes, which conform very much to a raga/ ragam, Reethigoula of South Indian system of music. Proves the universal status of music.

[giselegoncalvessilva]

this is absolutely amazing. Thanks from Brazil.

[fidziek]

I tak jak ta muzyka brzmi, tak my wszyscy idziemy przez świat. Przez nasze wspólne życie. Dziękujemy.

[papoupape]

N'gabani Malidjé, une musique qui parle au coeur, soigne ton âme Rip Ali Bourehima Farka Touré

[peteharrington]

I needed this today, so grateful… thank you from Portland, Oregon ♥️

[assemsaado]

thanks for this masterpiece . from egypt

[michaelyoungstrom]

This is fantastic. I heard about Ali Farka Toure from an interview with Serj Tankian.

[omda]

that's unique music form unique Maly .. I love you nice people ..
slam from Sudan

[Diana-nhzh]

Amazing, love this music. Thank you so much for giving.

[drlillianacorredor]

So love these two awesome musicians. Thanks

[gerardvermeer]

il y a quelquepart une video avec cette chanson illustre par les photos de Malick Sidibe; vraiment incroyable!! grace a vous messieurs

[PC-xfgg]

Peace music. This cam help us all to be in a better pace. :)

[fry]

Literally had to ask google what this was when I heard it at the Barter Book Shop in Northumbria