10th edition of the Festival au Désert was unfortunately relocated from the remoteness of Essakane to the outskirts of Timbuktu but was nonetheless a great experience with a wealth of stars contributing to the magic. Amongst the long list of musical treats were such names as Afel Bocoum, Amadou & Mariam, Bassekou Kouyaté and Ami Sacko, Cheick Tidiane Seck, Habib Koïté, Khaira Arby, Koudede, Mamar Kassey, Tartit, Terakaft and Tinariwen. And now, finally, photos from all those concerts are ready…
Afel Bocoum (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Friday January 8, 2010.
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Amadou & Mariam (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Saturday January 9, 2010.
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Bassekou Kouyaté and Ami Sacko (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Friday January 8, 2010.
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Bellaidsje (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Thursday January 7, 2010.
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Cheick Tidiane Seck with guests (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Saturday January 9, 2010.
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Dady Dasty (Martinique) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Friday January 8, 2010.
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Dick et Hnatr (Nouvelle-Calédonie) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Thursday January 7, 2010.
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Fantani Touré (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Thursday January 7, 2010.
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Habib Koïté feat. Cheick Tidiane Seck (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Saturday January 9, 2010.
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Harper Simon (USA) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Thursday January 7, 2010.
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Khaira Arby (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Thursday January 7, 2010.
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Khaira Arby et sa fille (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Saturday January 9, 2010.
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Khaira Arby (Mali) feat. The Sway Machinery (USA) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Saturday January 9, 2010.
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Khaira Arby (Mali) feat. Thialé Arby (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Saturday January 9, 2010.
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Koudede (Niger) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Saturday January 9, 2010.
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Leny Stern (USA) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Friday January 8, 2010.
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Mamar Kassey (Niger) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Friday January 8, 2010.
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Mamar Kassey (Niger) feat. Cheick Tidiane Seck (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Saturday January 9, 2010.
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Rhissa Ag Wanagli (Niger) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Friday January 8, 2010.
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Super Khoumeissa (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Thursday January 7, 2010.
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Tartit (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Friday January 8, 2010.
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Terakaft (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Friday January 8, 2010.
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Thialé Arby (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Thursday January 7, 2010.
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Tinariwen (Mali) performing at Festival au Desert 2010 in Timbuktu, Mali on Thursday January 7, 2010.
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