from Sahel Sounds Label Sampler 2,
released April 30, 2020
Experimentation in early electronic music in the Sahara from the singular Mamman Sani. Dreamy organs and droning melodies reinterpret ancient folk tradition into sublime fantastical soundscape. Never before released recordings from the very beginning - unreleased tracks from his first album, recordings of a short lived trio, and a cover of an American folk ballad.
Etran de L’Aïr welcomes you to Agadez, the capital city of Saharan rock. Stars of the local wedding circuit, Etran's new album showcases the band's hypnotic solos and sun schlazed melodies. Sahel Sounds Compilations
Les Filles de Illighadad at the height of their powers, creating a sound that transcends all known genres. This is a heavy and meditative set of live music from one of the world's most exciting bands. Sahel Sounds Compilations
Traditional village music transformed into fiery and frenetic underground Hip Hop. Mamaki Boys' Patriote takes back the tools of globalization, re-purposing them in the fight for cultural identity. Sahel Sounds Compilations
The Malian band had their equipment destroyed by radical extremists; Sahel Sounds is donating all proceeds from this release to the band. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 6, 2024