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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Writer and director Shaka King enlists Zach Cowie, Craig Harris, & Quelle for a series of shows celebrating the release of new film "Judas and the Black Messiah".
Jazz musicians Craig Harris and Mark Isham joins Shaka King, playing tracks from Gil Evans, McCoy Tyner + more.
Writer and director Shaka King enlists Zach Cowie, Craig Harris, & Quelle for a series of shows celebrating the release of new film "Judas and the Black Messiah".
Jazz musicians Craig Harris and Mark Isham joins Shaka King, playing tracks from Gil Evans, McCoy Tyner + more.