Etran de L'Aïr
Hidden Musics (2021)
Hailing from the town of Agadez, which is known as “the gateway to the desert”, Etran de L’Aïr capture the pulse of everyday life at weddings, baptisms, political events, outdoor soirees alike. Etran’s brand of Sahara blues deviates with its use of three guitars instead of two, sounding more live-wired and unfettered than any of their peers. Operating on a headstrong grassroots level, these stars of the air stand at the vanguard of innovation, drawing more from artists like Oumou Sangaré and Ali Farka Touré than the established Tuareg ensembles.
Photography by Christopher Kirkley
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News
Niger's desert blues group Etran de L’Aïr announce new album 'Agadez'; listen to 'Adounia'
Friday Nov 5th 2021
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Niger's Etran de L'Aïr share new single 'Toubouk Ine Chihoussay'
Friday Oct 1st 2021
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Attend online: Hidden Musics artists Etran de L’Aïr, live in Agadez, filmed in classic Agadez wedding style
Friday Sep 3rd 2021
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Le Guess Who? presents the second edition of concert series Hidden Musics at 2021 festival
Tuesday Aug 31st 2021
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The New Yorker picks Etran de L'Aïr's cellphone-recorded 'No. 1' as album of the year
Wednesday Dec 9th 2020