Tamikrest: the new wave of Touareg rock
Representing the new generation of Touareg rock called ishumar, “music of the unemployed”, Tamikrest is the noble heir of legend Tinariwen. Far from the Malian... Read more.
Rendez-vous Barbès: Music Review
“Barbès is like an antechamber before arriving in the West. It’s a piece of Africa!” says Luis Saldahna of l’Orchestre National de Barbès (ONB). Indeed... Read more.
Review of Ruined, at the Almeida Theatre
The conflict in Eastern Republic Democratic of Congo has undoubtedly been one of the largest African tragedies for the past decade. Incessant gunfights, fleeing... Read more.
The Dark Sahara by Jeremy Keenan
Since the dawn of time, the Sahara has been a place generating both feelings of attraction and fear. The immensity of the desert, the endless sandy dunes, and the... Read more.
Africa shines at London Intl Documentary Festival
Africa has been well represented at the fourth edition of the London International Documentary Festival. Two pieces about the Sahara region have been shown: Toumast:... Read more.