Veteran Reader critic Peter Margasak continues counting down his 40 favorite records of the year—this installment includes Steve Coleman, Tal National, and the Necks.
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The best of the best at the 2015 World Music Festival
How else can you see legendary Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed and riveting Inuit iconoclast Tanya Tagaq for free?
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Here are the headliners for World Music Festival: Chicago
This year’s version seeks quality over quantity.
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Listen to Niger guitar band Tal National’s ebullient new music
A summery, hard-driving track from the band’s forthcoming new album Zoy Zoy
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Best Producer of Bands From Niger
When he left for Africa, his portable rig amounted to a laptop, recording software, and eight microphones.
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My favorite albums of 2013, numbers 30 through 21
The countdown of my favorite albums from 2013, part two
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Jamie Carter: Nigerien hit maker
How a Chicago indie rocker helped make a West African guitar band a sensation in Niger
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The World Music Festival bounces back
The World Music Festival’s free lineup includes Sidi Touré, Bassekou Kouyaté, and lots more.
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Exclusive song premiere: “Tchana” by the Niger guitar band Tal National
An exclusive premiere from the forthcoming album Kaani.