Lionel Brouet ~ Festival in the Desert ~ DVD
By any measure, this has to be one of the most extraordinary musical happenings in the world. Brouet’s documentary approaches the now legendary 2003 Festival in the Desert, celebrated in Essakane, Mali, as a magical journey to the concert. Once there we get extensive performance footage of some of the many artists that took part in the festival. Ali Farka Toure, Sahara Blues phenomenon Tinariwen, even Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, who called it one of the most extraordinary experiences of his life. DVD bonus features include an interview with promoter Issa Dicko about the Tuareg people and their life in the desert, photo gallery....