Tag Archives: Desert blues

SONG OF THE DAY Ali Farka Touré ft. Taj Mahal – Roucky (Remastered)

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

World Circuit Records are known for producing some of the finest world music albums in the last two decades. Specialising in music from Cuba and West Africa the label is best know for the Grammy winning Buena Vista Social Club album … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in Blues, World, World Blues, World Circuit Records | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

SONG OF THE DAY Afous D’Afous – Nak Amahah

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

If bands like Tinariwen are your thing, Afous D’Afous are a six-piece desert blues outfit worth checking out! Hailing from Tamanrasset in southern Algeria, the band are still relatively unknown in world music circles, whilst at home in the Tuareg … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in Afro beat, afro funk, Alternative, Blues, blues rock, desert rock, Folk, folk blues | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

5 JUICY SONGS OF THE DAY!!!…to keep you going whilst the LP Blog is away.

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

It’s that time of year again and the LP Blog is off gallivanting for a week as of tomorrow, so today is a special treat! Not just one song of the day, but FIVE!! Yes, here are five lovely tracks … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in Alternative, desert rock, Folk, hip hop, hip hop rap, Indie Folk, World, World Beat | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Vieux Farka Touré – Ba Kaitere

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré, Vieux Farka Touré was born in Niafunké, Mali in 1981. Following in his Dad’s musical footsteps, Vieux has been referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” declaring since his teenage years … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in Blues, blues rock, desert rock, World | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

SONG OF THE DAY Tinariwen – Assàwt

Posted on January 28, 2017 by

Desert blues band, Tinariwen are a very established band, with origins dating all the way back to 1979; their hypnotic guitars and percussive-driven songs are their trademark and there’s not mistaking their sound. Today’s song Assàwt is the latest track revealed from the … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in anti records, Blues, desert rock, Rhythm-based, World, World Blues | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment