African musicians stand together as Islamist rebels stifle ancient traditions

By Robin Denselow
January 17 2013 - 3:00am
Musicians Tinariwen enjoy international popularity but are banned from playing in much of Mali.
Musicians Tinariwen enjoy international popularity but are banned from playing in much of Mali.

NOWHERE does music have a greater social and political importance than in the vast desert state of Mali.

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