A two hour overview of the distinctive blues and rock sounds from North Africa, a loose assimilation of artists and styles often dubbed "Sahara blues" or "Desert blues". The music is frequently associated with (but not exclusively) the nomadic Tuareg peoples who made the music famous around the world.
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Experimental music festival Borealis takes place in Norway's Bergen over five days, in celebration of music that falls through the cracks. The 2016 edition included a variety of installations, panel discussions and more, including live music from Jlin, Beatrice Dillon, Kassem Mosse and the Egyptian Females Experimental Music Session.
Experimental music festival Borealis takes place in Norway's Bergen over five days, in celebration of music that falls through the cracks. The 2016 edition included a variety of installations, panel discussions and more, including live music from Jlin, Beatrice Dillon, Kassem Mosse and the Egyptian Females Experimental Music Session.