Niafunke
Ali Farka Toure · 1999 · 13 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 11 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 13 Niafunke songs we've measured, intensity averages 37/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Soko Yhinka (the calmest here, 32) to Mali Dje (the most charged, 38), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1999.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ai Du.
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Frequently asked about Niafunke
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Niafunke track?
Of the 13 Niafunke tracks we've measured, “Mali Dje” scores highest at 38/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Niafunke track?
“Soko Yhinka” measures gentlest at 32/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 32–38 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Niafunke overall?
Niafunke averages 37/100 intensity across 13 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Niafunke?
The Niafunke tracks we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
Which Niafunke tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Soko Yhinka”, “Diakaite”.
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