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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Day-one NTS resident Mr Beatnick explores 2 hours of 100% brand new music each month, from ambient to house to jungle, with special guests, mixes and interviews across the genre spectrum.
Day-one NTS resident Mr Beatnick explores 2 hours of 100% brand new music each month, from ambient to house to jungle, with special guests, mixes and interviews across the genre spectrum.