In an effort to explain the context of the land from which the desert blues rockers Songhoy Blues reside, Troy Nelson delves into the meaning behind the commonly-used phrase, “From here to Timbuktu” and the history of the Malian city. From there, Nelson charts the progression of the trio that make up Songhoy Blues, from refugees to Nick Zinner collaborators to Glastonbury performers to major label signees. A journey just as expansive as their unique sound.

Recorded 11/03/2020.


Badala


Dournia


Worry


Barre
Ai Tchere Bele

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In an effort to explain the context of the land from which the desert blues rockers Songhoy Blues reside, Troy Nelson delves into the meaning behind the commonly-used phrase, &ldquo;From here to Timbuktu&rdquo; and the history of the Malian city. From there, Nelson charts the progression of the trio that make up Songhoy Blues, from refugees to Nick Zinner collaborators to Glastonbury performers to major label signees. A journey just as expansive as their unique sound.
Recorded 11/03/2020.
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The official audio feed for Live on KEXP sessions, featuring the audio-only version of every full performance published on the same day it goes live on YouTube.
For over 50 years, KEXP has championed music discovery. With thousands of performances, 3.5 million subscribers and billions of views on our YouTube channel, Live on KEXP sessions have become a rite of passage for artists and a daily destination for music lovers.
We are a nonprofit, independent radio station and arts organization based in Seattle, supported by listeners and donors who believe music matters.&nbsp;
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