Nase by Siraba

Malian and French pairing Siraba return to Secret Teachings with a third superb single, ‘Nase’, from their
forthcoming debut album, accompanied by US talent Joeski on remix duties.

Malian hunter Boubacar Samake and Damien Vandesande, one half of the French electronic band dOP, use
their Siraba project to bring the traditional sound of the Wassoulou - a river valley of West Africa - to the electronic world. They have been friends for 20 years and look to fuse Mali’s rich musical traditions with cutting-edge electronic music, always with an underlying message of love and respect for all. Their stunning work has found a perfect home on Damian Lazarus’ Secret Teachings imprint, a left-of-centre and experimental alternative to his club-focussed Crosstown Rebels, and the pair return in excellent fashion once again to drop the penultimate single ahead of their debut album release.

This sublime new offering, ‘Nase’, is another seamless fusion of organic instrumentation and rich vocals with captivating house grooves. They are detailed with all manner of hand claps and acoustic strings from the Ngoni as the impassioned and spiritual vocals sung in Bambara share universal messages. It is a cultured translation of Malian music into a contemporary rhythm that really makes its mark.

Joining the package is US house legend Joeski, whose roots in the scene date back to the early 90s. A founding member of The Chocolate Factory DJ collective, he has been a vital part of the scene ever since with releases on Crosstown Rebels, Relief and an array of other heavyweight labels. His sympathetic remix elongates the groove into immersive, deep house sounds richly layered with elegant synths and soul-rousing chords that are delicate yet impactful.