Tidiane Thiam’s Spare and Beautiful ‘Siftorde’ Never Wastes a Sound
Guitarist Tidiane Thiam plays Senegalese folk over river ambiance on his nimble debut, Siftorde.
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Mdou Moctar Cements His Place As a Saharan Rock Legend on ‘Ilana: The Creator’
Nigerien desert blues guitarist Mdou Moctar's new album Ilana: The Creator is wholly based on his considerable skill as a rock guitarist and songwriter rather than on trying to get in on current trends.