Niger's Etran Finatawa at Lincoln Center Out of Doors in NYC

Niger's Etran Finatawa to perform at Lincoln Center Out of Doors in New York City

Niger's Etran Finatawa at Lincoln Center Out of Doors in NYC

You're in luck New York! Another free show. Check out Etran Finatawa on August 1st, 2:00pm at Lincoln Center Out of Doors. Hailing from Niger, Etran Finatawa have created their own genre of music, nomadic blues, by being the only group to ever combine the cultures of the Wodaabe and Touareg people. Be sure to check out their latest album, Tarkat Tajje/Let's Go, released in March 2010.

​Photo illustration by Kaushik Kalidindi, Okayplayer.
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