“This compilation highlights recordings of local guitar bands in three areas of modern day Senegal and Mali. These bands are almost unknown outside of their homes but have a devoted local following. They play all events, celebratory or political. Their songs are folk anthems, hummed under the breath and chanted by children, traded by cassette and transferred by cellphone. The guitar bands are the pride of their towns.”
Get it here: Guitar Music From the Western Sahel
The album is available only on vinyl, however, you can download it via bandcamp for only two dollars. 60% of the profits go directly to the artists. Do it. Be moral.