Sahara Rocks
Monday, November 14th, 2011The Saharan society is changing fast.
Still a beautiful desert but not only.
Most populated cities such as Tamanrasset are microcosms revealing all the problem of this touristic region: threats of terrorism, traffics, illegal migration, pressures on cultural and natural heritages.
The only ways to escape this harsh reality for Tuareg’s youth are cybercafé and festivals celebrating their guitar heroes,
the “Ishumar”, such as Tinariwen bands.
In Europe, the Saharan diaspora intents to offer a positive image of their native land. They organize events and promote bands from Kidal, Djanet, Agadez or Timbuktu.
Trying to keep alive, by music, the link between Sahara and the Western World.
© Arnaud Contreras
2007-2010
www.arnaudcontreras.com
All pictures with Leica M7 and Summilux M 35mm/f 1,4 and Kodak Tri X 400 ASA
