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16 May 2023
Babsy Konate Is Pioneering Auto-Tuned Malian Music
Dive into the Northern Malian producer's hypnotizing album, Tounga, out via Sahel Sounds.
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04 January 2019
Here's Some Future Synth Music From Niger
Nigerién keyboardist Hama transforms Saharan folk songs into psychedelic electronic gems in his new album, Houmeissa.
USA
01 May 2016
Win Tickets To See The Tuareg 'Purple Rain' Remake 'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai' At The New York African Film Festival
Enter here to win a pair of tickets to see the Tuareg remake of Prince's 'Purple Rain' at the New York African Film Festival.
News
26 April 2016
Vintage Nigerien Psychedelic Rock From Azna de L’Ader, Released Officially For The First Time
The 8-song record compiles highlights from pioneering Niger rock band Azna de L'Ader's 40+ years of existence.
News
21 April 2015
Sahel Sounds' Soothing Mix For Boiler Room: Upfront Series
Listen to Sahel Sounds' mix for Boiler Room's Upfront series, featuring songs from their forthcoming releases in 2015.
Film + TV
03 February 2015
'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai,' A Tuareg Remake of 'Purple Rain' Premieres In US & Europe
Watch the trailer for the Tuareg film remake of 'Purple Rain' & 'The Harder They Come,' starring Mdou Moctar.
News
15 September 2014
Stream Mdou Moctar's Tuareg Autotune Via Sahel Sounds
Niger guitarist Mdou Moctar's Tuareg autotune record 'Anar' gets its first official release via Sahel Sounds.
Audio
21 May 2014
1980s Niger Space Synthesizers From Mamman Sani
Sahel Sounds' have just released Mamman Sani's new album Taaritt, a stellar collection of Nigerien synthesizer music from the late 1980's
Film + TV
23 April 2014
'not just phones' Documentary About Sahel Sounds
'not just phones,' a documentary about Sahel Sounds founder Christopher Kirkley, is in pre-production from German filmmaking trio neopan kollektiv.
Audio
25 March 2014
Balani Show Super Hits: Electronic Street Parties from Mali
The latest from Sahel Sounds is 'Balani Show Super Hits,' a compilation of electro/percussion-heavy popular music played at public street parties in Mali.
Music
05 April 2013
Audio: Mohamed Karzo's Niger Guitar Lullabies
Sahel Sounds follows Nigerien guitarist Mohamed Karzo for a series of live recordings, which you can listen to here.
News
08 January 2013
AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #34: SAHEL SOUNDS
Fan of African Music? Download our latest AIYE mixtape from Sahel Sounds, full of underground club bangers from the Western Sahara.
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