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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'Human Decency' by Sugaray Rayford is KAXE's Album of the Week for May 13-19, 2024.
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"Here in the Pitch" by Jessica Pratt is KAXE's Album of the Week for May 6-12, 2024.
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"Sun Without the Heat" by Leyla McCalla is KAXE's Album of the Week for April 29-May 5, 2024.
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"Revelations" by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers is KAXE's Album of the Week for April 22-28, 2024.
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Bad Bad Hats' new self-titled album is KAXE's Album of the Week for April 15-21, 2024.
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"Malegría" by Reyna Tropical is KAXE's Album of the Week for April 8-14, 2024.