On the show this time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l’Aïr.
On the show this time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l’Aïr.
The group is a family band from the city of Agadez in Niger, who got their start playing weddings. They play guitar-driven desert blues - made for dancing. They sing in chorus, in Tamasheq, filling the air with glorious celebratory Saharan music. Their latest album is 100% Sahara Guitar available on Sahel Sounds out of Portland Oregon.
Recorded April 7, 2025
