On Saturday, April 25th the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival presents the final night of the festival with CuCu Diamantes (of Yerba Buena) and Malian desert blues…
Heineken TransAtlantic Festival 2009 Season Finale with CuCu Diamantes and Tinariwen
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