Mory Kanté released ‘Yé ké yé ké’ as a single from his album Akwaba Beach in 1988, the song became an international hit, which was one of Africa’s best-ever selling hits as well as being a European number-one in 1988, making it the first ever African single to sell over one million copies.
Mory Kante – Yé Ké Yé Ké
Deep twinkling ’91 piano house from Don Carlos, released on Calypso Records. Smooth and soft, with with a 4am feel.
Post the Afro-Acid mix. Ridiculously amazing track
Here we are…
http://youtu.be/P_PQpuj1cBM
You can still find the 12″ pretty cheap. Worth it.
Amazing!
Is it the same as this one? Similar at least
http://youtu.be/Wg6-jmQd6kg
Close, but I think the Afro-Acid mix is a tad more subtle and has a bit more vocals. Either way, killer track. One of the last music blogs I still read. Keep it up! Thanks