Sounds of the West Sahara - Mauritania - Field recordings by Deben Bhattacharya

Field recordings made in 1978 by ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya. Recorded in nomad tents of the Sahara regions of Mauritania, these recordings highlight the griot traditions of this region with their special instruments ardin (harp of the Sahara), tidinit (lute) and tbol (kettle drum). Pictures plus extensive liner notes about music and instruments in English, German, French and Spanish.