Bombino's Taureg rock evokes the vast, sand-swept regions of Western Africa, where he is from.
The guitarist, who in 2018 became the first Grammy-nominated artist born in Niger, released a new album Sahel on Sept. 15, 2023.
Named for the African biogeographic transition zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and savannahs to the south, Sahel calls of unity and peace across the region.
Take a listen to our album of the week on KAXE.
Previous Albums of the Week
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Malachy Koons/KAXEThe KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Silvana Estrada, HAERTS, The Lowest Pair, Eric Bibb and more. -
Malachy Koons/KAXEThe KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Joshua Hedley, Nightmares on Wax, Sampa The Great, Bill Callahan and more. -
Kari Hedlund/KAXEThe KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Mavis Staples, William Prince, Khruangbin, Dessa, Aubrie Sellers and more. -
Malachy Koons/KAXEThe KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Snocaps, Genesis Owusu, David Huckfelt and The Belair Bomb Lips. -
Contributed/BandcampGeese level up on their new album "Getting Killed" with their art rock sound. -
Contributed/BandcampWhile presented in a shiny package, Say She She channels optimism in "Cut & Rewind" through sound, and keeps it grounded in realism through words.
