Tate Modern and Africa Express Present Terry Riley's In C Mali
Marking the 50th anniversary of Terry Riley‘s pioneering masterpiece ‘In C’,Tate Modern, Africa Express and The Space will launch an interactive online film “Tate Modern and Africa Express present In C Mali” later this month.
Led by classical conductor André de Ridder, and produced by Africa Express, the first African version of the minimalist classic was recorded in Bamako, Mali in 2013 with local musicians. The film will feature a live performance of the work, intercut with iconic minimalist works from the Tate Collection.
An album ‘Africa Express Presents… Terry Riley’s In C Mali’ will be released by Transgressive Records later this year.
MAISON DES JEUNES BONUS TRACKS RELEASED FOR #TRANGRESSIVE10
In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, Transgressive Records have been releasing a new track everyday for the last 29 days. Today saw the release of three bonus tracks from Africa Express Presents: Maison Des Jeunes produced by the likes of Lil Silva, Jeff Wooton and Two Inch Punch. From the slow burning, atmospheric ‘Maliora’ to the delicately layered ‘Loop (Mali Guitare)‘ these bonus tracks encompass the diversity of Maison Des Jeunes.
Grab your free downloads of the three stunning tracks here – and watch the new video for Gambari feat. Kankou Kouyaté’s ‘Yamore’ below. Maison Des Jeunes is still available on Amazon/Itunes.