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Now showing — Music from Saharan Cellphones · 5 works

Music from Saharan Cellphones Music · 2010s

Desert guitar and synth music passed via Bluetooth across the Sahara. The future of folk.

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Music from Odds Against Tomorrow Film

1959 soundtrack album by Modern Jazz Quartet, featuring compositions by John Lewis for the film Odds Against Tomorrow

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Sahara Électrique Music · 2010s

Tuareg desert blues electrified. Saharan rock from the world's most unlikely guitar band.

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Music From The Motion Picture Music · 1990s

Held here because it strengthens the visible field.

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Music From the Motion Picture 'Besieged' Music · 1990s

Held here because it strengthens the visible field.

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