Etran de L'Aïr: “Ighre Massina”

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Feb 22

A leading brand name in Tuareg guitar and proud of it. Etran de L'Aïr titled their latest full-length album 100% Sahara Guitar. 100%, no doubt. Was someone calling them out for being one iota less? Or are they alluding to potential imitators during what might be considered a little “Sahel sound” renaissance? No one goes harder than the Stars of the Air. Via Sahel Sounds, naturally.

Stream, share, buy to your heart’s content.

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