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Adventures in classical.

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Tuareg blues from Imarhan in session
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Kathryn Tickell shares an intimate session with Tuareg blues band Imarhan, who have recently left their studio in Tamanrasset, Algeria, to tour their latest album, Essam, across Europe. Plus a track from a new compilation of guitar songs from Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and DR Congo; travelling gypsy music from Anjou-born improviser, composer, and poet Titi Robin; and a new single from British folk outfit Goblin Band. Produced by Fatuma Khaireh and Silvia Malnati A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3. To listen on most smart speakers, just say: 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Music Planet'.

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