A reimagination of 1990s’ ‘Sete Djon Ye’.
BLOND:ISH and Francis Mercier have come together for a very special take on ‘Sete Djon Ye’, by Malian musical duo Amadou & Mariam. One of their earliest hits, ‘Sete’ is now recontextualized as a deep house firestarter.
‘Sete Djon Ye’ is sung in the Bambara dialect and encompasses a universal message of hope with poignant lyrics that depict the duo’s initial feelings of shame over their physical handicap, as both Malian artists were born blind.
‘‘Sete’ is one of those records that crosses genres, cultures, and generations without any boundaries. We have Afro, Tech, and late 90s Indie molded into a modern international club record with artists from around the world – Mali, Haiti, and Canada, and then embraced by one of the most influential US-based record labels, Insomniac. I can’t wait for the world to hear this modern dance rework of one of the most legendary African acts’ hit single from the 90s!’ said Francis Mercier about the new take on ‘Sete Djon Ye’.
‘It was a pleasure working with Francis on this one, summer’s coming, and these are some good vibes for the dancefloor’, says BLOND:ISH as she completes the sentiment.
Listen to ‘BLOND:ISH, Francis Mercier, Amadou & Mariam – Sete’ below, and purchase your copy here.
