Name: Tuareg Music Of The Southern Sahara
Brand: Various Artists

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SFW4470.1

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-30

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Sales:8.875

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&nbsp;093070447011

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Various Artists

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African

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Smithsonian Folkways

In 1987, following the death of Moses Asch, owner of Folkways Records, the Smithsonian Institution acquired from his estate the rights, papers, and masters for Folkways Records. This was done with the Smithsonian's promise to keep all of the 2168 *Folkways* titles in print, which they continue to do to this day under the *Smithsonian Folkways* banner.

Under their ownership, *Smithsonian Folkways* has become a leading label in preserving and promoting traditional music from around the world. With a vast catalog that spans various genres including folk, blues, jazz, world music and spoken word recordings. Their commitment to keeping these important cultural artifacts accessible is commendable.

With Label Code: LC 9628 / LC 09628 and copyright credits given to [l270847], *Smithsonian Folkways* stands as a testament to their dedication in preserving musical heritage for generations to come.

Newest Listed Items

In the 21st century, the music of the Tuareg people, a diverse group spread across the Sahara encompassing Mali, Niger, and beyond, has reached an unprecedented international audience. Groups including Bombino, Mdou Moctar, Tinariwen, and Les Filles de Illighadad have incorporated the mesmerizing, repetitious qualities of the region's folk music into rollicking, full-band rock and roll, bringing countless new ears to these styles developed in the African desert. Tuareg Music of the Southern Sahara, originally released on Folkways in 1960, traces the origins of these sounds and styles, focusing on the ecstatic vocalizations and singing accompanied by sparse instrumentation. These raw, extemporaneous recordings offer a glimpse at the musical traditions dating back hundreds of years from many tribes and localities from throughout the Sahel. This reissue is part of Smithsonian Folkways Vinyl Reissue Series, bringing to light gems from the extensive collection and revisiting some of the most iconic and influential albums released by the label. This album is being released alongside other international classics Gambian Griot Kora Duets by Alhjai Bai Konte, Dembo Konte, and Ma Lamini Jabote and Calypso Travels by Lord Invader.

 Tuareg Music Of The Southern Sahara 

Music US

Discover Tuareg Music Of The Southern Sahara by None on vinyl. Raw, mesmerizing sounds from the Sahara region reissued by Smithsonian Folkways.