Etran de L'Aïr is a Nigerien rock band from Agadez, Niger.[1] The band is currently signed to Sahel Sounds. The group has released three albums, No. 1[2] in 2018, Agadez in 2022, and 100% Sahara Guitar in 2024.[3][4][5] The groups' first album, No. 1, was named the number one album of the year by Amanda Petrusich of The New Yorker.[2] All albums by the band have received positive reviews.[6][7][8]

Discography

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Studio albums

  • No. 1 (2018, Sahel Sounds)
  • Agadez (2022, Sahel Sounds)
  • 100% Sahara Guitar (2024, Sahel Sounds)

References

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  1. ^ Berlatsky, Noah (27 June 2024). "Etran de L'Aïr bring the world the happy desert blues". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b Petrusich, Amanda (27 November 2020). "The Best Music of 2020". The Best Music of 2020. The New Yorker. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  3. ^ Thompson, Sly (17 February 2022). "Etran de L'Aïr, "Agadez"". Bandcamp. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  4. ^ Helfand, Raphael. "Etran de L'Aïr announce new album, share European fall tour dates". The Fader. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  5. ^ Greene, Alex. "From Deep in the Sahara, Here Comes Etran de L'Aïr". The Memphis Flyer. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  6. ^ Segal, Dave. "Etran De L'Aïr's Anthemic Desert Psych and Mason Lowe's Glam-Rock Swagger". The Stranger. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  7. ^ Smith, Simon (11 March 2022). "Etran de L'Aïr – Agadez Review". Higher Plain Music. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Premiere: Tuareg guitar group Etran De L'Aïr present Agadez". The Wire. Retrieved 4 July 2024.