Balani Blakadjigui

by DJ Diaki

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DJ Diaki is Diakalia Koné, balani show dj, and radio animator in Sanankoroba, Mali. One of the originators of Balani Show sound system sound, DJ Diaki plays in the style of Balani mix with high energy balafon samples, crashing drums, and live remixes that he calls Balani Blakadjigui.

“Balani Show” is a Malian phenomena with two decades of history.

Balani Show began in the late 90s, as DJs with sound systems began to animate social ceremonies. The reason was economic – DJs were cheaper then a Balafon group. While this probably occurred simultaneously throughout Mali, the DJ credited as the originator is Seydou Bagayoko. DJ Diaki and DJ Sandji became his apprentices in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Early on, DJs would play cassettes. But to create more dynamic music, they began to augment songs with drum pads: crashing coupé decalé rhythms, cymbals, and whistles. Moriké Keita (DJ Moh) was first with a drum machine. Playing a gig at a nightclub in Bamako, DJs would stop in and dub their remixed versions direct onto new tapes to play at their parties. Over time, more drum pads found their... afficher plus
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paru le 23 Décembre 2023

Mastered at Declared Sound
Text by Christopher Kirkley
Graphics and Layout by Kid Gringo
Screen Printing By Wild Smile studios
Photography in Sankaroba by Manu
A special thanks to Christopher Kirkley & Sahel Sounds

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released December 23, 2023

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DJ Diaki Sanankoroba, Mali

Electronic artist, radio host and ceremonial DJ
Whatsapp: +223 69012198
BOOK: diakidj2@gmail.com

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