Sahel Calling / L'appel du Sahel: Abdullah of Tinariwen: musicians in Mali (fr w/ en subtitles)

Abdullah, from Tinariwen, speaks about the role of musicians in the crisis in Mali, 2012 (French w/English subtitles). The interview is part of the project, Sahel Calling (www.sahelcallin...), which aims to raise awareness about the refugees, internally-displaced persons and the people living in the conflict-affected areas of Mali and the Sahel.
The project is inspired by the musicians in the region who are risking their lives by singing and speaking about the political situation and the violation of human rights.
The Sahel Calling Project invites a global audience to get involved in all of its initiatives, including the planning, production and distribution of two documentary films about the role of musicians in the humanitarian crisis and socio-political conflict.
Join the project at: www.sahelcallin...
Comments on the project are welcome and can be submitted via our website, facebook or twitter pages.
Tinariwen has played with other internationally famous musicians such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bono from U2, and Carlos Santana.
Filmed in Berlin, Germany by the following team:
Videographer: Kevin Rumley
Sound: Flo Chaintou
Editing: Davide de Feudis
Interviewer & Subtitles: Franziska Hoffman
Production & Subtitles: Kathryn M. Werntz
Special thanks to Abdallah, Tinariwen and their tour manager for agreeing to the interview.