Tuareg blues from Imarhan in session
Kathryn Tickell shares a special session from Tuareg blues band Imarhan. Plus guitar songs from Zambia and travelling gypsy music from Titi Robin.
Kathryn Tickell shares an intimate session with Tuareg blues band Imarhan, who have recently left their studio in Tamanrasset, Algeria, to tour their latest album, Essam, across Europe. Plus a track from a new compilation of guitar songs from Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and DR Congo; travelling gypsy music from Anjou-born improviser, composer, and poet Titi Robin; and a new single from British folk outfit Goblin Band.
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Roland Brival
ABCD
- Créole Gypsy.
- FM Productions.
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Thierry « Titi » Robin
Mehdi
- Lovari.
- Hot Mule.
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Neba Solo
Fama Don
- Kene Balafon.
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Hans Kjorstad
Litj-Brekkingen
- Dålågjel.
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George Kazoka
Ulayina Kubota
- Bulayo - Guitar Songs From Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and DR Congo.
- Mississippi.
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Imarhan
Tamidinit
- Music Planet Live Session.
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Imarhan
Assagasswar
- Music Planet Live Session.
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Imarhan
Adounia Tochal
- Music Planet Live Session.
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Sulaf
Naada
- ABA.
- Real World.
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Goblin Band
Go From My Window
- Go From My Window.
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Michael Harrison & Ina Filip
Tarana Counterpoint (Raga Yaman Kalyan)
- Evening Light: Raga Cycle I.
- Cantaloupe Music.
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