Fula Flute (Blue Monster)

Bailo Bah plays the fula flute, or tambin, on this album. Mics hooked up to wah-wah pedals don't even touch on what this instrument can do. In the opening track "Wali," Bah's voice can be heard along with the notes being produced by the flute urging you to always remember those who have helped you achieve success. Each of the songs on the album tells a tale of some sort and certainly sound the part. While Fula Flute has a very unique and compelling sound, and each of the songs tells a different tale, I found some of the album to be a bit repetitive. The one original song on the album, "Teriya" has a more modern edge to it and immediately separates itself from the repetitious sound of the album.

Chris Long
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