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In A Desert Encampment, Songs Of A Vanishing Way Of Life

The musicians of Etran Finatawa come from the Tuareg and Wodaabe tribes, two nomadic groups who have historically been rivals. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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In A Desert Encampment, Songs Of A Vanishing Way Of Life

Producer Colin Bass worked with the Nigerien group Etran Finatawa to create The Sahara Sessions, an album recorded on location about the struggles of African nomads.

In A Desert Encampment, Songs Of A Vanishing Way Of Life

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Etran Finatawa: Niger's Nomadic Blues

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Etran Finatawa is a remarkable musical collaboration between members of two nomadic African cultures in Niger. With three songs exclusive to the Web, the group showcases its eclectic sound, which features a variety of modern and traditional instrumentation, strong polyphonic vocals and high tenor solos.

Etran Finatawa in Studio on World Cafe 12/11/08

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