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Etran Finatawa

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http://etranfinatawa.com
http://www.soundculture.com

Etran Finatawa is a Niger-based band, formed in 2004 during the Festival au Désert near Timbuktu, Mali. The music of Etran Finatawa blends the traditional music of the Woodabe and Tuareg people with western instruments such as the electric guitar

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DJ Warp


By day, Brian Keigher organizes events for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events through the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, including the World Music Festival, Chicago SummerDance, Audio Picnic and various events at the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park. By night, as DJ Warp, he has become a staple DJ playing at many Chicago clubs and venues, including past residencies at legendary clubs such as Shelter, Smartbar and Sonotheque. In addition to spinning tunes at venues like the Aragon Ballroom, the MCA, Navy Pier or Riviera, Brian was the very first DJ to ever play the Chicago Symphony Center. With an unique ear for the latest in abstract dance music and unusual international music, Brian has been lucky to share the bill and support some of the world's top touring talents of many styles including; Luke Vibert, Konono No.1, Art Of Noise, Four Tet, Femi Kuti, LFO, Bebel Gilberto, Plaid, Manu Chao, Karl Denson, Jamie Lidell, Talvin Singh, Prefuse 73, Amadou & Mariam, Biz Markie and Bassnectar just to name a handful.

Brian looks to use DJing as another form of musical expression in an effort to continue his life mission of turning people onto damn good music. He has been featured in various press including Time Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, CLTV, New City, and WBEZ Chicago Public Radio to name a few.