Desert Blues and Africa’s Celebrated Band Tinariwen

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Heard On The Odyssey Series

The music of Tinariwen, fits generously into the musical framework commonly known as the standard 12-bar blues while maintaining strong ties to the style’s African origins. The result, powerfully illumines how the blues, first crafted in Africa and now around the world, celebrates how music bridges diverse cultures and traditions.

Episode Credits

  • About Executive Producer and host, Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
  • Joe Hardtke Technical Director

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