If you're getting sick of the extended winter weather and need a summery soundtrack to light up your life, look no further than Amadou & Mariam. This husband and wife duo are the biggest stars to come out of Mali - both have been blind from birth and met at an Institute for the Blind nearly 30 years ago. Since then, they are now amongst the most successful artists to emerge from Africa.
Coulibaly features the production of legendary French underground figurehead Manu Chao and he really makes the song burst into life. From the opening guitar lick, you're dragged into the record by the scruff of the neck. The hypnotic rhythms don't let up for a moment - if you're not a fan of 'world music', then do not be put off. This is universal, life-affirming music that should be enjoyed by a wider audience than it probably will be.
The single also includes a number of remixes, amongst them cuts by both Ashley Beedle and Fred Chichin. Coulibaly is a record that screams 'sunshine'. Close the curtains, forget the March snow, put this on loud and dance round your room.
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