1. Posted on 26 April, 2011

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    Since the 1960s, the electric guitar has provided a bridge between international folk cultures and modern pop music. An example today is the singer and guitarist Bombino from Niger, whose album Agadez contains currents of blues and rock — along with traces of African folk. View in High-Res

    Since the 1960s, the electric guitar has provided a bridge between international folk cultures and modern pop music. An example today is the singer and guitarist Bombino from Niger, whose album Agadez contains currents of blues and rock — along with traces of African folk.

  2. bombino

    agadez

    niger

    guitar

    npr music

    milo miles

  1. Posted on 11 April, 2011

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    Music For Your Monday Morning: NPR Music is streaming tUnE-yArDs ‘w h o k i l l’ in its entirety until April 19. Enjoy! (Also in full: new albums by Bombino and Son Lux) View in High-Res

    Music For Your Monday Morning: NPR Music is streaming tUnE-yArDs ‘w h o k i l l’ in its entirety until April 19. Enjoy! (Also in full: new albums by Bombino and Son Lux)

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    npr music

    tUnE-yArDs

    w h o k i l l

    bombino

    son lux