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Improbable Musical Success Story from Mali

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

NEW YORK, NY October 27, 2004 —A lot of musicians talk about revolution, but the band Tinariwen has lived it. This group of artists from the Sahara Desert in Mali may be one of music's most improbable success stories. The band is embarking on their first American tour this week, starting with gigs in New York City. Reporter Anastasia Tsioulcas has more on the journey that brought them here.


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