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Etran Finatawa on CNN - watch the feature

A mix of two different desert tribes, Nigerien band Etran Finatawa melds the sounds of the Sahara. Tim Lister explains the message behind the music of Niger's nomadic blues band Etran Finatawa in this feature.

Watch the feature | Read more about Etran Finatawa

New 2xCD Rough Guide Albums


Bhangra	Afghanistan	Greek Cafe

Paban Das Baul: Music Of The Honey Gatherers - Download Free Track

Steeped in the ancient tradition of the Bauls, the wandering spiritual musicians of Bengal, Music Of The Honey Gatherers is a beautiful and varied collection of stripped back and powerful trance-inducing Baul songs, imbued with the itinerant flavour of life on the road.

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**GIG ALERT**
Paban Das Baul will be playing at Rich Mix in London with Susheela Raman on Sep 28
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Recent 2xCD Rough Guide Releases


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Etran Finatawa's New Album... Tarkat Tajje/Let's Go!

Etran Finatawa’s hypnotic musical groove evokes the breathless heat and shimmering horizon of the Sahara. With laid back guitars, driving rhythms and compelling voices, Tarkat Tajje/Let’s Go! invites you to accompany this dynamic band of Wodaabe and Touareg nomads on their evolving musical journey.

Click here to visit the feature, which contains:

Videos
Sound samples
Song descriptions
and more...

Click here to visit the Etran Finatawa video page

Archive News & Features

Jazz & Blues Legends: Exceptional Audio Clarity

Music Rough Guides has launched a new series launched, breathing new life into the legends of Jazz and Blues. Starting with releases from Muddy Water, Billie Holiday and Robert Johnson you can hear the original masterpieces like never before!

Rough Guides 2xCD Albums of 2009

Take a look at the round up of the new 2xCD Rough Guide albums launched in 2009.

Syran Mbenza & Ensemble Rumba Kongo: Immortal Franco

Riverboat Records Albums of 2009

Riverboat Records celebrated its 20th Anniversary last year, with four fabulous recordings... read more!

Musician's Corner Launched!

Are you an aspiring musician? Upload your music to receive feedback from the world music community. Register now to join the forum. There is also a live event listing to plug your next gig!

CD Giveaway!

There are 3 copies of The Rough Guide To The Music Of Afghanistan to be won. To enter, answer the following question: Which artist is known as the 'Afghan Elvis'?

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Special Offers

Two CDs Every Month for £5.97*

Build your collection of world music with the acclaimed Rough Guide CD series. For just £5.97* plus p&p you will receive two Rough Guide CDs each month.