db records - Doudou Cissoko Dimbaya - debut album on db records
 
The Songs on Dimbaya
 
Sanu
Literally, gold. People think that money will bring happiness. It's important but not as important as trust between friends.
 
Dimbaya
When you have a family you shouldn't be too far away from them. People count on each other. Responsibility is a serious thing. Maybe the inspiration for this song comes from personal experience. My father was often away on tour and I spent time alone. Now I have a family myself I'm well aware of my responsibility.
 
Bata
It might have a vague connection with the Cuban word but it's the kind of music that my grandfather played. It's very rousing, very uplifting.
 
Kura
A tribute to a master kora player.
 
Kelefa Mansa
The last king of the Manding empire. My grandfather was his griot (praise singer) and he created this song for Kelefa at the court of Casamance.
 
Djoni
A call for unity, especially among Africans. We need to put our differences aside.
 
Mariama Soundioulou
A tribute to my father. This was really his signature tune. Mariama was a song he played all the time.
 
Alabula
A song against ignorance
 
Munia Doko
Patience, little brother. Even if things are going really badly you have to stand firm and not want things to happen overnight.