Rainy Season Blues

lobi traor (1961-2010) was a true african original, a guitarist of profound depth and originality, a singer and songwriter with universal appeal, and a performer who became part of the very fabric of bamako, one of the world's most musical cities. not long before he died-suddenly and unexpectedly in june, 2010-lobi recorded an unprecedented solo cd-just him and his guitar, in a single session with no overdubs. 'rainy season blues' turns out to be lobi's final statement, and we are lucky to have it, for it captures the pure essence of his artistry in full flower.