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
Ighre Massina
Imouwizla
Amidinine 
Agrim Agadez

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l&rsquo;A&iuml;r.
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&nbsp;available on Sahel Sounds out of Portland Oregon.
Recorded April 7, 2025
<ol>
<li>Ighre Massina</li>
<li>Imouwizla</li>
<li>Amidinine&nbsp;</li>
<li>Agrim Agadez</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkCwGCDaaZ4">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.

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