The band everyone is buzzing about right now, Songhoy Blues hails from Mali but don't expect a Tinariwen soundalike. Their refer to their music as Desert Blues, and if there is a rustic element to their music it is also very reminiscent of the Talking Heads Remain In Light-era. Their upcoming record Résistance is produced by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs 'guitarist and features an appearance by Iggy Pop, so they have that authentic punk seal of approval.
The band was formed in reaction to the religious totalitarian regime that has enslaved the region and their love of the forbidden rock music shines through even their most traditional compositions, like a bridge between worlds. Because music, entertainment, art and culture are hope. They are the Resistance.
