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'Azel,' Bombino's New Album Is His Best Work Yet
News

'Azel,' Bombino's New Album Is His Best Work Yet

Bombino pushes Tuareg desert blues forward with his new album 'Azel,' produced by Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth,

'Return To Timbuktu'
Film + TV

'Return To Timbuktu'

'Return To Timbuktu' is a forthcoming feature-length documentary from filmmaker Michael Meredith about the return of musicians to Mali after the conflict.

Tinariwen On 'Emmaar'
Music

Tinariwen On 'Emmaar'

Okayafrica caught up with Tinariwen in the lead-up to 'Emmaar,' one of their most comprehensive, contemplative and layered offerings yet.

Africa Express 'Maison Des Jeunes'
Audio

Africa Express 'Maison Des Jeunes'

Full-length debut from Africa Express 'Maison Des Jeunes' is a successful experiment in cross-cultural conversation and 47 minutes of really good music.