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Clermont Music is an effort to support musicians from the Sahara Desert in Northern Mali by touring, recording and presenting their music to the World.

Khaira Arby - Timbuktu Tarab

First released in August 2010 by Clermont Music, Timbuktu Tarab has earned praise worldwide. Reissued in 2013, the album represents a major statement by one of Mali’s foremost female singers. Named by Songlines Magazine in July 2013 as one of the 25 top albums from Mali.

Khaira Arby - Timbuktu Tarab

Today's sounds from contemporary Africa, from mysterious Timbuktu, crossroads of religions, cultures and epochs.  With her rock band, Khaira Arby bridges cultures. She sings about work, love, family, women and the toll of war. Prepare yourself for complex rhythms and rolling melodies. Khaira's voice rings strong through it all.

A singer with power and drive, bringing to African music, a new interpretation of the diverse cultures of Timbuktu. Named a Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mali in 2006, Khaira won the coveted Tamani Award in 2011.

 

Catalog #CLE005 

 

Reviews

“The voice that emerges from this gorgeous mass has the edge of a fencing sword.”
Deanne Sole, PopMatters

”It’s hard to imagine a more original album in any style of music released this year: you’ll see this on our best of 2010 list in December.”
Lucid Cultures

"Her voice soars above the groove, establishing motifs that both the musicians and backing singers embroider".
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post