Ishilan n-Tenere, by Various Artists

Ishilan n-Tenere

by Various Artists

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bonnieprince Some great guitar music here! Don't sleep on it Favorite track: Abba Gargando - Chegharouna.

Glyn Griffiths More Saharan jewels from Sahel Sounds. Their collections of field recordings from phones and suchlike continue to surprise and delight. Favorite track: Zinezju Meghdem.

Zac Gates Blues guitar and bongo drums, what is not to like? Absolutely love their sound. Favorite track: Alkibar Gignor - Hommage a Ali Farka Toure.

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	1.	Abba Gargando - Zinezju Meghdem 04:16
	2.	Alkibar Gignor - Hommage a Ali Farka Toure 07:25
	3.	Group Lewlewal - Fanta 02:15
	4.	Fagaru Evolution - Minuit 02:46
	5.	Intriya Ag Babo - Taliat 04:01
	6.	Group Lewlewal - Ligeey 02:42
	7.	Children in Djounhan - Bellulla 01:06
	8.	Abba Gargando - Chegharouna 05:05
	9.	Amanar - Ishilan n-Tenere 03:49
	10.	Fagaru Evolution - Ndougou 02:48
	11.	Horostar de Tonka - Kairaba 03:03
	12.	Group Lewlewal - Douga 01:04
	13.	Amanar - Majrad Ajen 05:45

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Ishilan n-Tenere is a compilation of recordings of guitar music from three regions of Senegal and Mali -- Fouta Toro, Timbouctou, and the Adrar d'Ifoghas. Each region differs in language and culture, but all have a popular music based on the guitar, and their respective local guitar bands.

These bands are almost unknown outside of their homes but have a devoted local following. They play all events, celebratory or political. Their songs are folk anthems, hummed under the breath and chanted by children, traded by cassette and transferred by cellphone.

The guitar bands play a fashion of music that has become distinct and inseparable, a folk style that has replaced the traditional sounds, but has become tradition in its own time.

The official release is a 12" vinyl release, a collaboration between Mississippi Records and Sahelsounds.

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released December 13, 2010

All recordings by Christopher Kirkley, 2009 - 2010

Cover photo by B. Conrad Lau.
Artwork by Justin Cronin
Cover Text Hand Painted by Jim Thompson
Liner Notes by Christopher Kirkley
Mastered by Timothy Stollenwerk
Photography [Booklet] by Christopher Kirkley and B. Conrad Lau

A co-release of Mississippi Records and Sahelsounds

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