Dierks in the Desert?

Posted by amyclark on 08/17/2008
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9/19/2007
Stephen L. Betts
Dierks Bentley says he's been invited to perform in the West African country of Mali at its legendary Festival in the Desert. The annual event is set in the Sahara desert village of Essakane, approximately 45 miles from the nearest town of Timbuktu.
“People come into town by camel. You’re there for three or four days and it’s crazy,” says Dierks.
The Festival in the Desert, which will take place
in January 2008, attracts music talent from around the world, and also
affords the opportunity to interact with the Tuareg tribespeople of the
region. The festivities include traditional singing, dancing,
swordplay, camel races and artisans' exhibits.