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The thriving Desert Blues sound of the Saharan peoples is the spiritual homeland of the blues. This Rough Guide explores the songs and stories of the Desert Blues, and features many of the continents best loved musicians, from Ali Farka Touré to Tinariwen. Bonus CD by Etran Finatawa: Introducing Etran Finatawa. Etran Finatawa combine the rich, nomadic cultures of the Tuareg and Wodaabe people from the West African country of Niger.