Falaw

Luka Guindo, aka Luka Productions, is one of Bamako’s most sought-after producers in the hip hop and Balani scenes. On Falaw he enlists a few local musicians and griots to add drums, vocals, and the lush sounds of the ngoni to his productions, with different results: “Bbni” is a fun, afrobeats-infused jam, while “Forêt” is a delicate,  hypnotic track built around chopped-up ngoni sounds and repetitive vocals, and closer “Dogonodoon” is a fast-paced, techno-tinged cut. Guindo’s naturally experimental approach and disregard for genre conventions make him one of the most interesting and versatile producers in Mali.