The Tragic Story of Africa’s Festival In The Desert
The scenery, the atmosphere, the music— Mali’s Festival In The Desert was one of the most unique and exhilarating festivals of all time. The region often described as the ‘spiritual birthplace of the blues’ has developed many exciting genres of music, including some very badass desert guitar rock. In recent years it has been postponed indefinitely— and no, this is not due to Covid.
0:00 U2 – An Cat Dubh
0:30 Oumou Sangaré – Wele Wele Wintou from “The Last Song Before War” (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2049439/)
1:22 Tinariwen – Amassakoul ‘N’ Ténéré from “Festival In The Desert” documentary (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457896/)
3:34 Lo’Jo – Tant Pis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kbdcEWN930)
5:23 Tinariwen – Amassakoul ‘N’ Ténéré
6:55 Ali Farka Touré – Dofana
7:26 Oumou Sangaré – Wele Wele Wintou
7:54 Khaira Arby – Waidio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb0TklyL2Oo)
8:18 Bassekou Kouyate from “The Last Song Before War”
8:50 Robert Plant – If I Ever Get Lucky (Win My Train Fare Home)
14:36 – Songhoy Blues – Barre (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuQqV0-7NdI)
16:15 – Unknown band from Robert Plant’s “Zirka” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJTcOxkxFr4 (If anyone can identify, please comment!)
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