The sands of the Sahara and the urban roots of America seemingly come together with the likes of Tinariwen. Formed on the borders of Mali and Algeria, the Grammy award winning artists have carved an image of themselves as pioneers of the ‘Assouf’ style of music, blending traditional West African and Arab music with blues and folk. Weighed down with sorrow and longing while simultaneously being an outlet for forgetting ones cares and dancing, their unique blend is nothing short of transcendental and exhilarating. Click the link in our bio to get your tickets and make sure you don’t miss their live act at Echoes of Earth on the 2nd December.