Nijerusalem

Description

Batov Records presents "Nijerusalem," a revolutionary collaboration between the Nigerien synthesizer pioneer Mamman Sani and the Berlin-based electronic artist Tropikal Camel.
Mamman Sani's electronic organ music, recorded for the first time in 1978, made him a national hero in Niger, led him to write the new national anthem of Niger, and has long been appreciated by aficionados for its unique blend of traditional Nigerien melodies and synthesizer experimentation. Mamman's music embodies a sense of intimacy, echoing the presence of a solo artist in the room with the listener.
This album is the result of a chance meeting at the Nyege Festival in Uganda. The two artists shared a residency and studio space, leading to long recording sessions together over two weeks, capturing the organic fusion and synthesized melodies of Mamman and the percussive electronic rhythms of Tropikal Camel.
Despite their divergent backgrounds and ages, Mamman at 73 and Tropikal Camel at 44, they found a balance in their collaborative process.