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Video: Yonta Hande Live in a Mauritanian School

Video: Yonta Hande Live in a Mauritanian School


Sahel Sounds sought out and shot this clip of Mauritian group Yonta Hande's (pulaar for "New Generation") high energy jam in their Nouakchott suburb practice space, which also doubles as a school. Yonta Hande play with the minimal roster of guitar, voice, and djembe percussion at a crushing volume, launching into a distorted and clattering mbalax tune. Peep it above and make sure to read the full story.