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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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