Etran de L'AÏr
The name Etran de L'Aïr translates to "the Stars of the Aïr," the mountainous region of Northern Niger. They are based in the town of Agadez, an urban center renowned for the electric guitar and the Western named "desert blues." In the Sahara, this electric guitar genre is intertwined with social function. It's a lucrative commerce, and gigging bands make their living in weddings, baptisms, and political events. Etran de L'Aïr is one of Agadez's longest playing groups on the circuit. Yet they are also a band that has remained on the fringes, stars of the Agadez working class.
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What kind of music does Etran de L'AÏr play?+
Etran de L'AÏr plays desert blues, african rock, blues - high-energy, as distinctive visually as sonically. The name Etran de L'Aïr translates to "the Stars of the Aïr," the mountainous region of Northern Niger.
What are Etran de L'AÏr live shows like?+
Etran de L'AÏr's live sets are high-energy with strong stage presence - consistently engaging, consistently loud.
When is Etran de L'AÏr performing next?+
Etran de L'AÏr plays Gretchen in Berlin on Tuesday 3 November.
