This kind of crossover session is a sensibility unique to Paris, the home of "world music. This album is full of classical pieces with a strong cello feel, and the long and beautiful melodies of the choras are enchanting. One of the vocalists is Babani Kone from Mali, who sings Diabaro (sample 1) in Bambara. Several of the songs were performed on the rooftop of Barake's home in Bamako, the capital of Mali. The nice jacket may be a scene from that time...on a magical spring night when the weather is about to get warmer. (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)