EP 99 // ETRAN DE L’AÏR

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Bonjour mes amis! I first met Etran de L'Aïr through the fantastic compilation that Sahel Sounds released - "Music from Saharan WhatsApp" - so I couldn't resist interviewing the guys upon their show at L.A. venue Zebulon.

We talked about how they got their start playing music at traditional weddings, what it's like to play 4-hour-long sets, and ofc, what their fav love songs are! I personally love the 'desert blues': it transports me to a world of hypnotic riffs and otherworldly rhythms.

Anyone want to join me on a trip to Agadez?

THE VIDEO, watch the interview and behind the scenes footage.

“'Toubouk Ine Chihoussay' means flower of beauty.' If there is one song to play about love, that's the one."

THE PLAYLIST, a collection of the songs shared in the episode.

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