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Simoum Al-Sahara (The desert wind)
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An instrumental piece steeped deeply in North African structure but rebelling by clinging to Celtic, Jazz and Psychaedelic influences.
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About the song
Driving from Kano (Northern Nigeria) on the fringe of the Sahara Desert, the inspiration came for this track, based on it's sheer ironic beauty, power, mystery and empty barrenness. Musicians- Fiddle- Barry Laing; Sax- Tino; Guitar: Oscar Elimbi; Percussions: El Khatieb; Keyboards: Edward Keazor, Gary Walsh (Hammond Solo).