Translated into English as 'stars of the Air region, Etran De L'air want to introduce you to Agadez, Niger. Better known to some as the capital of the Saharan rock scene, the band have been doing their thing -mainly on the fabled wedding circuit - for a quarter of a century already, and then some, but will be brand new to many ears outside the region. More a sign of the music industry's shortcomings and closed nature, the group comprise brothers and cousins all born in one neighbourhood, Abalone, and originally formed when the current main man Moussa 'Abindi' Ibra was just nine-years-old. You can hear that experience in every moment on 100%, a record that does its best to capture the energy, instrumental mastery, hypnotic qualities and celebratory atmosphere of this distinctly North African sound.
Translated into English as 'stars of the Air region, Etran De L'air want to introduce you to Agadez, Niger. Better known to some as the capital of the Saharan rock scene, the band have been doing their thing -mainly on the fabled wedding circuit - for a quarter of a century already, and then some, but will be brand new to many ears outside the region. More a sign of the music industry's shortcomings and closed nature, the group comprise brothers and cousins all born in one neighbourhood, Abalone, and originally formed when the current main man Moussa 'Abindi' Ibra was just nine-years-old. You can hear that experience in every moment on 100%, a record that does its best to capture the energy, instrumental mastery, hypnotic qualities and celebratory atmosphere of this distinctly North African sound.
Tracklisting:
A1. Ighre Massina
A2. Erkazamane
A3. Amidinine
A4. Igrawahi
B1. Imouha
B2. Erkimidiwane
B3. Adounia
B4. Indode
Label: Sahel Sounds
Cat. #: SS-078LP
Format : LP
