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Festival in the Desert

Islamist rebel groups in Northern Mali recently announced a ban on music in all areas under their control.
We take you back to the first Festival in the Desert in 2001, which launched Tuareg music on the world scene.
Photo: Tuareg at first Festival in the Desert. Copyright Andy Morgan

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9 minutes

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Sun 13 Jan 2013 06:50GMT

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  • Thu 10 Jan 2013 09:50GMT
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  • Thu 10 Jan 2013 20:50GMT
  • Thu 10 Jan 2013 23:50GMT
  • Fri 11 Jan 2013 03:50GMT
  • Sun 13 Jan 2013 06:50GMT

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