This edition delves into the region’s diverse and often underrepresented music scene. It features profiles of musicians and bands that have carved out unique sounds across genres. Highlights include rock star wedding singers in Agadez, Niger, and a focus on the man behind the only record store in Mauritania. The issue aims to uncover hidden gems in the Middle Eastern and North African music world, spotlighting independent artists who are breaking the mold and redefining the region’s musical identity.