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BioEtran Finatawa is a musical group that combines the traditions of the Wodaabe and Tuareg people from Niger. The band was formed in 2004 and consists of members from both communities. Their name, Etran Finatawa, means "the stars of tradition" in the Tuareg and Wodaabe languages. Etran Finatawa's music is a unique fusion of the nomadic traditions of the Wodaabe and Tuareg people, with elements of blues, rock, and other Western genres. Their music often features the use of traditional instruments such as the tinde (a drum made from a calabash), the goat-skin krabebs (percussion instrument), and the imzad (a one-stringed fiddle). The group has released several albums, including "Introducing Etran Finatawa" in 2006, "Desert Crossroads" in 2008, and "The Sahara Sessions" in 2013. Etran Finatawa's existence is a powerful statement about the need for unity and cooperation in a region that has long been plagued by conflict and division.

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The Sahara Sessions2013 • AlbumTracks: 16

Tarkat Tajje/ Lets Go2010 • AlbumTracks: 10

Desert Crossroads2008 • AlbumTracks: 16

Introducing2006 • AlbumTracks: 10