Ai Du

Okay, not only is it time for some international flavor on my blog but it's also high time for something downright sexy. Who cares if you don't know the language the singer is singing in, that's not important. What's important is how the singers voice becomes an instrument all it's own in the song and the song I am talking about is called "Ai Du".

Now when you listen to this song (and I really hope you do because you won't regret it) you may say to yourself "I have heard this before". You may be right and you might not be able to place it while you bop your head or move your hips to the sultry bass line, the methodical beat, and the wailing vocals after the first couple of listens but don't worry, I'll fill you in later.

The song is crafted by Ali Faraka Toure and Ry Cooder and they have come up with a song that simmers so hotly you can practically see the sweat glistening off of skin, paint peeling off of walls, and neighbors either calling the cops or wanting to come in and join the party. The lilting guitar of the dominating bass line will definitely make you move. The voice is pleading and the beat is hard and constant which makes for a potent mix. And every now and then a violin and a cello come along for the ride.

Hailing from the western African country of Mali, Ali Faraka Toure is an accomplished singer/songwriter and well known for his bluesy style of singing and guitar playing. Ry Cooder hails from sunny California and is an accomplished compser and has been hailed by Rolling Stone as the 8th out of their list of the top100 guitarists. Thankfully these two artists have come together and have seen fit to lay this seductive track on us. So when you've had a hard day and all you want to do is go home and be with that someone special, throw this on, light a candle or two, crack open that bottle of wine and indulge.

Download and enjoy....

(This song was in the movie "Unfaithful" starring Diane Lane, Richard Gere, and Olivier Martinez. I told you I'd tell you later)