Music From Saharan Cellphones

Originating from memory cards physically traded via bluetooth across the Sahel, this incredible compilation highlights the hyper-local, heavily synthesized pop music of the region. The tracks feature autotuned vocals and traditional Tuareg melodies played on crude drum machines, showcasing a fascinating, digital-era folk music completely untouched by Western commercial infrastructure. It offers an incredibly unique, raw look at grassroots musical distribution.