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The Sound of Western Saharan Folk

“The Sound of Western Saharan Folk” brings together a blend of traditional Sahrawi rhythms, protest songs, desert blues, and regional folk that captures the musical spirit of the Western Sahara and surrounding regions. The playlist features a range of artists whose work reflects the culture, resistance, and identity of the Sahrawi people—like Mariem Hassan, whose voice is central across several tracks, and Aziza Brahim, who blends traditional melodies with more contemporary arrangements.

The mix includes revolutionary recordings by groups affiliated with the Polisario movement alongside more melodic offerings from bands like Tinariwen and Les Filles de Illighadad, linking Tuareg guitar traditions with Sahrawi sentiment. Tracks oscillate between acoustic chants, electric desert blues, and politically charged anthems, offering a wide lens on the landscape of Saharan folk music. From the evocative “Tiris” by Nayim Alal to the energetic “Long Live the Sahrawi Army” by El Wali, this collection keeps its focus on the intersection of sound, place, and resistance.

Mariem Hassan 7 tracks
Nayim Alal 3 tracks
El Wali 3 tracks
Tiris 3 tracks
الحبيب الموساوي 3 tracks
Aziza Brahim 3 tracks
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