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En Mana Kuoyo

by Ayub Ogada
Real World Region: Africa
May 1993

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Ayub Ogada : En Mana Kuoyo - CD £7.99

One of the finest albums in the entire Real World label's back catalogue, Ayub Ogada's "En Mana Kuoyo" is a deceptively simple set of tracks that somehow linger in the memory long after the last note has faded. He's got a fine voice and the sparse instrumentation provides a perfect backdrop allowing the melodies and invention to shine through. Highly recommended.

Press review from: Piccadilly Records (UK)

..the finest songs are slow melodic ballads...or relaxed lilting pieces...that show off both the instrument’s delicacy and Ogada’s thoughtful, intimate and soulful vocals.

28 May 1993

Press review from: The Guardian (UK)

..a fine debut.

July 1993

Press review from: Q Magazine (UK)

En Mana Kuoyo has a haunting, spiritual quality that is reflective, intimate, introspective and demonstrates an extraordinary sensitivity to dynamics.

November 1993

Press review from: Folk Roots (UK)

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