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product_id: 61503912
title: "The Mande Variations"
brand: "toumani diabate"
price: "R$511"
currency: BRL
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/61503912-the-mande-variations
store_origin: BR
region: Brazil
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# The Mande Variations

**Brand:** toumani diabate
**Price:** R$511
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

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- **What is this?** The Mande Variations by toumani diabate
- **How much does it cost?** R$511 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Description

The Mande Variations

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wonderful wonderful
*by P***G on March 23, 2009*

I saw Toumani Diabate with Bela Fleck live last night at Yoshi's in Oakland, California. I had never heard of Toumani or the kora, so I was really only excited to see Bela Fleck. I was completely and totally blown away by Diabate's performance, both solo and with Bela. Just totally blown away. He described the kora as a harp lute - it has 21 strings between a large body and a 4' long neck, and is played with only 4 fingers (two on each hand). Its a majestic looking instrument, and yet it still took me by surprise with how beautiful and complex his playing was.He played two of the songs from this album live / solo, and they were shockingly good. The reproduction on the album is basically just as good - well mic'd and clear. The songs are complicated and energetic, yet very relaxing to listen to. I can't recommend it highly enough. I'm off to purchase his Grammy winning "In The Heart of the Moon" now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I just can't seem to keep this CD in my collection for any length of time
*by G***R on March 8, 2013*

I first heard a couple of selections of this CD on the radio on a late night drive. I was so struck by the music that I pulled over to the side of the road and listened to the simple, yet complex, music.I purchased the CD a couple of days later.About a year later in a parking lot in NJ I walked past some young men who were playing some Middle Eastern music which recognized and remarked upon. We talked and they insisted on giving me that particular CD. I pulled Mande Variations from my car and gave it to them.A new copy of this CD arrived on Wednesday as I was leaving to meet my brother at an airport. I played a couple of tracks on my way. Wow, I was thunderstruck by the beauty of the music and reminded myself that this truly is one of the classics to be enjoyed for many years. Somewhat as timeless and peaceful as the Ry Cooder & Ali Farke Toure classic "Talking Timbuktu".As I drove my brother back at the airport terminal after a brief lunch, I once again played a couple of tracks of this CD. I could easily see by how much my brother's musical taste was still similar to mine so I gave him this new copy.So now I'm back to order my third copy and will patiently await its arrival so that I can once again have the absolute pleasure of listening to this in my home, office and car.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful tunes, masterful playing!
*by R***O on June 5, 2008*

This is a fantastic album from Toumani Diabate which brings out the beauty of the kora. Diabate is a master at this instrument and he weaves magic into his tunes. It is easy to drift away into a fantasyland while listening to his soothing yet fully alive music. Also, for people familiar with Indian music, the instrument (or perhaps Diabate's playing) sounds a little like the santoor (dulcimer) even though it is very different in design. Si Naani, Elyne Road, Kaounding Cissko and Cantelowes are my favorites. You can't go wrong with this album.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-21*