The collection includes desert blues and is distinguished by the swish of percussion, whistled verses and street sounds

Amadou Diagne

Ligéey

(Long Tale Recordings)

Now UK-based, Amadou Diagne served his time in L’Orchestre National du Senegal before releasing a series of solo albums.

Ligéey is distinguished by sonic detailing: the swish of percussion that opens “Sam Fall”; the electric guitar dancing up front on “Fouta”; the whistled verses of “Don’t Leave Me”; the street sounds before “Don’t Be Afraid” kicks into life and guttural vocals pan all over the spectrum.

There are desert blues here, but all other kinds of Senegalese music as well. By rights, the gentle sway of the title track would make it a surprise summer hit.