Sahel Sounds – Music You Need To Hear

From Sahel Sounds’ promo sheet, and this is an album worth waiting for!:

“Etran de L’Aïr the STARS OF THE AÏR, the longest running wedding band in AGADEZ, capital of Tuareg guitar, return with a new album of sun-schlazed desert sound! Their first album, No.1, brought their music to critics and fans. Their second album, Agadez, sent them into the international touring circuit. And now they’re back with 100% SAHARA GUITAR, ready to take on the world, with those swinging melodies, like a sandstorm blowing in from across the sea.

Etran de L’Aïr are 100% SAHARA, and that goes same for the band, all sons of AGADEZ, including brothers Moussa, Abdoulaye, and Abdourahamane, and their dear friend, the youngest of the group, Alghabid. All the brothers write and play guitar, swapping out instruments while Alghabid keeps the FOUR ON THE FLOOR.

In 100% SAHARA GUITAR, Etran de L’Aïr are back to claim the throne, with their first studio album! And what a sound it is. Recorded in sunny studios on the WEST COAST, the brothers take that old Agadez sound to new levels, adding even more guitars into the mix, weaving layers of reverb-laden melodies and shimmering harmonies into a tapestry of sound. How much guitar can they fit into one record? The answer is 100%.”

[Promo] Sahel Sounds Label Sampler 3

From Sahel Sounds:

We are excited to share with you our latest Name Your Price sampler, Sahel Sounds Label Sampler 3. This year’s features a mix of tracks from recent releases by the likes of Wau Wau Collectif and Tidiane Thiam, some deep cuts from our Agrim Agadez and Balani Show Super Hits compilations, fan favorites from our back catalog, and a sneak peek at new material by Luka Productions. Our hope is that this sampler can serve as an introduction to those new to the Sahel Sounds discography, as well as a deeper dive for long-time fans. Enjoy!

1. Etran de L’Aïr – Etran Hymne
from Etran de L’Aïr’s album No. 1

2. Wau Wau Collectif – Salamaleikoum
from Wau Wau Collectif’s album Yaral Sa Doom, out February 26th

3. Abdallah Ag Oumbadougou – Akokass
from Abdallah Ag Oumbadougou’s album Anou Malane

4. DJ Balani – Bala
from the compilation album Balani Show Super Hits

5. Fatou Seidi Ghali – Migrid Noulhawan
from the compilation album Agrim Agadez

6. Ahmoudou Madassane – Toumast
from Ahmoudou Madassane’s album Zerzura (Original Soundtrack Recording)

7. Luka Productions – Négué
previously unreleased

8. Jeich Ould Badu and Ahmedou Ahmed Lewla – Loubss
from Jeich Ould Badu and Ahmedou Ahmed Lewla’s album TOP WZN

9. Lingo Seini et son groupe – Gonmo
from Lingo Seini et son groupe’s album Musique Hauka

10. Mamman Sani – Gosi
from Mamman Sani’s album Taaritt

11. Tidiane Thiam – N’Dianguene Demngal Men
from Tidiane Thiam’s album Siftorde

12. Amaria Hamadalher – Bahouche
from the compilation album Agrim Agadez

Cover Art: Thiam Bellou
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For more information on Sahel Sounds, contact p ress@sahelsounds.com