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His unsentimental, voluptuously masculine, spirit-guided magic is captured at its best, for all time, in this magnificent farewell.
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One of his most accomplished recordings.
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"Savane" is without question one of the finest efforts in his legendary discography.
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Entertainment WeeklyAn elegant summation of his work. [11 Aug 2006, p.69]
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All we need to know is, he was a master and this is his masterwork.
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It is beautiful, emotive music, literally and figuratively entrancing.
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This final record shows Touré still brimming with vitality. Savane is his wonderful farewell gift.
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This is an African classic.
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New Musical Express (NME)Probably the most gutsy, timeless recording of his career. [5 Aug 2006, p.29]
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Savane stands out both as Ali Farka Touré’s masterpiece, and as one of contemporary African music’s finest achievements to date.
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Under The RadarA work that deserves every bit of praise that it receives. [#15]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 57 out of 67
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Mixed: 5 out of 67
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Negative: 5 out of 67
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Jun 7, 2022
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Jan 9, 2020This Final Note He left us.. What a Wonder! You will always be a Legend... Ali
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Nov 20, 2019Simply, quite possibly the most perfectly fragile, devastating and hopeful album of the 21st Century. Exquisite in its pain