On the show this time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l’Aïr.

The group is a family band from the city of Agadez in Niger, who got their start playing weddings. They play guitar-driven desert blues - made for dancing. They sing in chorus, in Tamasheq, filling the air with glorious celebratory Saharan music. Their latest album is 100% Sahara Guitar available on Sahel Sounds out of Portland Oregon.

Recorded April 7, 2025

1. Ighre Massina
2. Imouwizla
3. Amidinine 
4. Agrim Agadez

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.