Name: Music From Saharan Whatsapp
Brand: Various

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Default:19

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375 Media

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Bonus disc: No

Release date

2022-06-10

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152380

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796167505372

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Various

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Sahel Sounds

Genre EU

Rest of World

Sahel Sounds is a music label that specializes in field and studio recordings of traditional and modern popular music from West Africa. Founded by Christopher Kirkley, the label's main focus is on showcasing the rich musical heritage of the Sahel region, which includes Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali.

With a passion for preserving and promoting diverse musical traditions, Sahel Sounds brings together a curated collection of captivating sounds from this culturally vibrant part of Africa. From traditional folk melodies to contemporary beats, each release offers a unique glimpse into the musical tapestry of the Sahel.

By compiling these authentic recordings, Sahel Sounds provides a platform for talented artists to share their artistry with the world. With an informative and authoritative approach, this e-commerce website allows music enthusiasts to explore and discover new sounds while supporting musicians from the Sahel region.

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In 2020, Sahel Sounds hosted a project called Music from Saharan WhatsApp. This series consisted of ephemeral digital EPs, documenting live performances by some of the most exciting acts in the Sahel playing music, including Nigerién techno, wedding rock, Woodabe guitar, WZN, traditional music, Mandingue music, and more.Responding to an open call from our network of artists, musicians recorded a handful of tracks on their cellphone and sent them over the popular mobile app WhatsApp. Each session was hosted for a month on Bandcamp and sold on a sliding scale, with all profits wired directly to the musicians. After a month, the EP would disappear, replaced by another one.Now, some of the label's favorite tracks from this series are collected for the first time outside of Bandcamp as the Music from Saharan WhatsApp compilation LP. This LP features tracks by established Sahel Sounds artists such as Etran de L'Aïr, Hama, Alkibar Jr, Amaria Hamadaler (of Les Filles de Illighadad), and artists new to the label like Bounaly and Andal Sukabe.Tracklisting:01. Etran de L'Air - Tarha Ebouse Dighe Mane02. Oumou Diabate and Kara Show - Wara03. Jeich Ould Badu - Elyn04. Alkibar Jr - Adouna05. Amaria Hamadalher - Tarhanine06. Luka Productions and Kandiafa - Ne Be Massa Wofo07. Andal Sukabe - Hey Malale08. Hama - Alhoria09. Veyrouz Mint Seymali - Saghmi Yessri10. Bounaly - Takamba11. Oyiwane - Fatima

Music From Saharan Whatsapp

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