Azna de L'Ader

about

Azna de L'Ader was not only the first rock band in Niger but possibly the most psychedelic. This is West Africa’s answer to Zamrock. Led by Niger guitar legend Mona - known for his Hendrix inspired outfits and guitar playing - Azna plays in a style deeply indebted to Western rock, but infused with local rhythms. The name Azna is a reference to the pre-Islamic animist religions of central Niger, and the trance inducing music of the Bori possession cults. Playing in their home country for 40 years and one of the first generation of modern music in Niger, Azna de L'Ader lived in a remote region and never released any recordings until now. This compilation highlights some of their only recordings left, compiled from the remaining archives of one of Niger's most famous unknown bands. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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albums

Zabaya

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Agrim Agadez

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Agrim Agadez - Musique Guitare De La Republique Du Niger

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A Story of Sahel Sounds (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Zabaya (2016, Sahel Sounds)

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A Story of Sahel Sounds

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Azna De L'Ader ‎– Zabaya

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ORTN Niger

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Agrim Agadez – Musique Guitare De La Republique Du Niger

Agrim Agadez: Musique Guitare De La République Du Niger

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Sahel Rock Vol. 1

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Africa 2018 Sahel Sounds Label Sampler CD

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