Um Sangare is a well-known authority in the world music world, and is a big name in West African Malian wassur music, which is characterized by earthy vocal call-and-response music played by women. This latest release is not overproduced, and is a gem that can be safely recommended to dance music lovers, who can simply be left to the organic groove, chill/ambient sound space, and eternal music. The title "Acoustic" refers to the fact that no studio work such as overdubs was used, and not even headphones were used. The title "acoustic" means that. However, this is not traditional music in the first place, and NO FORMAT, a good ethno label in Paris, has done a great job in packaging the excellence of genuine African music. Even if you don't usually check out world music, this is a beautiful work of universal female vocals. You can listen to it for the rest of your life. (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)