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Songhai 2 is a 1995 collaborative album by the Spanish flamenco group Ketama and Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté, continuing the cross-cultural approach of their earlier Songhai project. The recording combines flamenco singing, guitar, and percussion with the kora and musical traditions associated with West Africa. It is intended for listeners interested in flamenco, African music, and acoustic collaborations across musical traditions.
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Who are the principal artists on Songhai 2?
Songhai 2 brings together the Spanish flamenco group Ketama, Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté, and José Soto. Danny Thompson is also credited on the project, while later listings identify Javier Colina on double bass. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/songhai-2-mw0000627116)
Was Songhai 2 released in 1994 or 1995?
Most major music listings date Songhai 2 to 1994, while some catalogs and references show 1995. The safest description is a mid-1990s release, with 1994 as the date used by Spotify, MusicBrainz, and AllMusic. [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/6tdeMMAkEdU3gxdiJNVpaN)
Which songs are on Songhai 2?
The album has ten listed tracks, including Sute Monebo, Niani, Pozo del Deseo, Monte de los Suspiros, De Jerez a Mali, and Mali Sajio. Spotify lists the full release at about 50 minutes. [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/6tdeMMAkEdU3gxdiJNVpaN)
What instruments define the sound of Songhai 2?
The central sound comes from Toumani Diabaté's West African kora set against Ketama's flamenco guitars, singing, and percussion. Double bass and African vocal elements add a broader world-music texture to the arrangements. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/songhai-2-mw0000627116)
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