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Tartit
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The Ensemble Tartit are Malian Tamashek (Tuareg), comprising five women and four men. Tartit means 'union' in their language. The… read moreThe Ensemble Tartit are Malian Tamashek (Tuareg), comprising five women and four men. Tartit means 'union' in their language. They met in a refugee camp in Burkina Faso, where their music was a means of survival against the soc… read moreThe Ensemble Tartit are Malian Tamashek (Tuareg), comprising five women and four men. Tartit means 'union' in their language. They met in a refugee camp in Burkina Faso, where their music was a means of survival against the social and political mayhem in the Sahara Desert. Political str… read more -
Etran Finatawa
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Etran Finatawa was formed as a band at the time of the 2004 Festival in the Desert near Timbuctou in Mali. The literal meaning of their nam… read moreEtran Finatawa was formed as a band at the time of the 2004 Festival in the Desert near Timbuctou in Mali. The literal meaning of their name is ‘the stars of tradition’. They are the first group to use the songs and music of the Wodaabe … read moreEtran Finatawa was formed as a band at the time of the 2004 Festival in the Desert near Timbuctou in Mali. The literal meaning of their name is ‘the stars of tradition’. They are the first group to use the songs and music of the Wodaabe in a modern context. They began as a group of ten musicians … read more -
Hasso Akotey
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Hasso Akotey was involved in the Tuareg rebellion against Libya from the age of 12, as part of the Coordination Resistance Army. In 1994 h… read moreHasso Akotey was involved in the Tuareg rebellion against Libya from the age of 12, as part of the Coordination Resistance Army. In 1994 he formed the group Tidawt ("Group" or "Together") in Agadez, Niger. These ten… read moreHasso Akotey was involved in the Tuareg rebellion against Libya from the age of 12, as part of the Coordination Resistance Army. In 1994 he formed the group Tidawt ("Group" or "Together") in Agadez, Niger. These ten musicians and dancers set out to let the world know the ful… read more -
Tidawt
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Tidawt is a Tuareg fusion group, using the electric guitar together with traditional and vocals. The name of the group means together. It w… read moreTidawt is a Tuareg fusion group, using the electric guitar together with traditional and vocals. The name of the group means together. It was started by Hasso Akotey in Niger in 1994. Tidawt has performed internationally at Paris, Afrika… read moreTidawt is a Tuareg fusion group, using the electric guitar together with traditional and vocals. The name of the group means together. It was started by Hasso Akotey in Niger in 1994. Tidawt has performed internationally at Paris, Afrika Festival in Germany, 2003 Essakane Festival au Desert 2003,… read more -
Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara
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In 2007 British guitarist and producer Justin Adams teamed up with Juldeh Camara, a Gambian griot and virtuoso on the one-stringed ritti fi… read moreIn 2007 British guitarist and producer Justin Adams teamed up with Juldeh Camara, a Gambian griot and virtuoso on the one-stringed ritti fiddle, to record “Soul Science”, an album that deservedly won awards for its fusion of rock energy … read moreIn 2007 British guitarist and producer Justin Adams teamed up with Juldeh Camara, a Gambian griot and virtuoso on the one-stringed ritti fiddle, to record “Soul Science”, an album that deservedly won awards for its fusion of rock energy and traditional African influences. In 2009 it was followed … read more -
Koudede
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Koudede est né à Agadez et à grandit à Arlit, dans le Nord du Niger, entre les contreforts du massif de l’Aïr et les sables du Sahara, dan… read moreKoudede est né à Agadez et à grandit à Arlit, dans le Nord du Niger, entre les contreforts du massif de l’Aïr et les sables du Sahara, dans la poussière des mines d’uranium… ses grands-parents le cachent quand les autorités veulent enr… read moreKoudede est né à Agadez et à grandit à Arlit, dans le Nord du Niger, entre les contreforts du massif de l’Aïr et les sables du Sahara, dans la poussière des mines d’uranium… ses grands-parents le cachent quand les autorités veulent enregistrer les enfants pour les scolariser… Il n’ira jamais à … read more -
Djelimady Tounkara
35,631 listeners
Djelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the… read moreDjelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the Malian capital, Bamako, Djelimady grew up surrounded with traditional music played by members of … read moreDjelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the Malian capital, Bamako, Djelimady grew up surrounded with traditional music played by members of his family. The Tounkaras are Griots, musicians and historia… read more -
Idrissa Soumaoro
33,720 listeners
Idrissa Soumaoro, born near Bamako in 1949, is one of the relative unknowns in Malian music, taking part in a number of important developments, but letting others take the spotlight in general. Soumaoro developed a new style of music called Kote, which encompasses both theater and music, usually … read more