The Legacy of Morricone’s Spaghetti Western

The Legacy of Morricone’s Spaghetti Western

An unrivaled and all-round film composer, orchestrator and conductor, Ennio Morricone is responsible for some of the best soundtracks ever. Originally from Rome, Italy, he wrote music for movies, of all kinds.

Playlist Vol. 49: Tuareg Desert Blues

Playlist Vol. 49: Tuareg Desert Blues

Take a musical journey throughout the vast Sahara, the cradle of desert blues, also known by local expressions such as Tishomaren or Assouf. A fascinating and magical fusion of more or less

Desert Blues: A Musical Journey Through the Tuareg Culture

Desert Blues: A Musical Journey Through the Tuareg Culture

Nomads, by tradition, move around the Sahara region in northwest Africa, through the Sahel, to the Niger River. They wear tunics, turbans, veils, and other loose clothing to let air flow underneath,