Ensemble Tartit September 28, 2007

The men and women of Ensemble Tartit are Tamasheks (Tuaregs) residing in the Timbuktu and Goundam region of the Niger River Basin in Northern Mali. The music of Tartit embodies a sense of ritual through spare yet haunting melodies and rhythms. Both their music and their captivating visual presence offer a rare glimpse into the ancient traditions and culture of these desert people. To hear their 'desert blues' is to be transported into the endless expanses of the Sahara.

Members, seniors, students $20; nonmembers, general admission $25.

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