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  • Summary: Produced by Philippe Cohen Solal, the latest release from the Malian artist features guest appearances from Manu Dibango, Roots Manuva, Bobby McFerrin, and Esperanza Spalding.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Mar 7, 2013
    80
    Effortlessly mixing traditional instrumentation with samples, this varied yet cohesive album has an angular funkiness and a soulful pop edge.
  2. Uncut
    Mar 29, 2013
    70
    With Gotan Project's Philippe Cohen producing, the sixty-something plunges into assorted weirdness here. [May 2013, p.73]
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  3. The Guardian
    Mar 7, 2013
    60
    It works when he doesn't get too clever.
  4. BBC Music
    Mar 7, 2013
    60
    There’s no real ‘wow factor’ to Talé despite its star guests. But it’s a loveable enough effort.
  5. Mojo
    Mar 7, 2013
    40
    A mixed bag. [Apr 2013, p.96]
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