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Magnificent, mystical, musical Mali
Arriving somewhere for the first time in the middle of the night is disorienting. Arriving at 2am in Bamako, Mali’s vibrant and chaotic capital, was always going to be a challenge. Once through...
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Timbuktu, the ancient crossroads of Africa
Timbuktu. The name is redolent with history; a name which evokes the extraordinary kingdoms and cultures of ancient Africa, and has been synonymous with the concept of distance and isolation for over...
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The Festival au Désert, Malian music in the Sahara
The Festival au Désert is possibly the most atmospheric music festival anywhere in the world. With a backdrop of the towering sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, it has a truly dramatic setting unmatched...
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Essakane, scenes from the Sahara
It is cold in the desert at night. Very, very cold. As soon as the sun set, which it does with alarming speed, the temperature plunged, forcing everyone to start adding layers of clothing. Lying in my...
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