First released in 1988, Kaira was the debut album by Toumani Diabat, master player of the kora the West African harp with 21 strings.Kaira remains one of the most important and influential kora albums of all time.
It was the first international release to feature a solo kora without voice.The album turned Toumani into a star overnight, whilst also establishing the koras reputation as one of Africas most captivating and versatile indigenous instruments.Kaira is now reissued on CD for the first time in almost two decades, as part of Chrysalis Records acclaimed series of reissues of the music of Toumani Diabat.Remastered from the production masters by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering.
Housed in a 4panel digisleeve with an accompanying 8page booklet featuring new sleeve notes and previously unseen photographs by coproducer Lucy Durn.Kaira is also reissued on 180g vinyl.1CD, 4panel digisleeve, 8page booklet
It was the first international release to feature a solo kora without voice.The album turned Toumani into a star overnight, whilst also establishing the koras reputation as one of Africas most captivating and versatile indigenous instruments.Kaira is now reissued on CD for the first time in almost two decades, as part of Chrysalis Records acclaimed series of reissues of the music of Toumani Diabat.Remastered from the production masters by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering.
Housed in a 4panel digisleeve with an accompanying 8page booklet featuring new sleeve notes and previously unseen photographs by coproducer Lucy Durn.Kaira is also reissued on 180g vinyl.1CD, 4panel digisleeve, 8page booklet






