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Tuareg blues from Imarhan in session

Kathryn Tickell shares a special session from Tuareg blues band Imarhan. Plus guitar songs from Zambia and travelling gypsy music from Titi Robin.

Kathryn Tickell shares an intimate session with Tuareg blues band Imarhan, who have recently left their studio in Tamanrasset, Algeria, to tour their latest album, Essam, across Europe. Plus, a track from a new compilation of guitar songs from Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and DR Congo, travelling gypsy music from Anjou-born improviser, composer, and poet Titi Robin, and a new single from British folk outfit Goblin Band.

Produced by Silvia Malnati
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59 minutes

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  • Sat 16 May 202621:30

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