Dec 11th, 2008 · Etran Finatawa is a remarkable musical collaboration between members of two nomadic African cultures in Niger. With three songs exclusive to the Web, Etran Finatawa performs their eclectic sound that features a variety of modern and traditional instrumentation, strong polyphonic chorals and high tenor solos.
Oct 12th, 2008 · Though born in France, Nobel laureate Jean-Marie Gustav Le Clezio is a nomadic writer, whose work has been defined by his life of travel around the world. For him, storytelling means melting into the background.
Jun 7th, 2008 · The nomadic Bakhtiari tribe has named a mountain after Helen Jeffreys Bakhtiar to mark her public health work in Iran in the 1950s. It's a high honor for a woman born in Weiser, Idaho, at the start of the 20th century.
Apr 17th, 2008 · An estimated 160,000 Arab Bedouin live in Israel half in villages that don't appear on maps or receive services from the government. Israeli officials say they want to find a solution, but many Bedouin fear that the government wants to end their traditional nomadic lifestyle.
Mar 26th, 2008 · A captivating English translation of Jiang Rong's award-winning novel chronicles a Beijing student's immersion with nomadic farmers of the Mongolian grasslands just before the Cultural Revolution. The story becomes a passionate eulogy to a ferocious and far-flung way life, and to the wolf, the foremost predator of the grasslands.
Dec 10th, 2007 · Over the centuries, the floodwaters of China's Yellow River have claimed millions of lives. Now, the problem has reversed: The river is drying up due to ecological damage, forcing nomadic Tibetans to give up their traditional way of life.
Nov 17th, 2007 · Michael Hurley's carefully crafted songs and hand-painted album covers have endeared him to a small but devoted group of musicians and critics. Now, more than 40 years into his career, Hurley is reaching a broader audience with a new record on Devendra Banhart's label.
Jul 3rd, 2007 · A dramatic change in the climate of west Africa over the past 40 years has forced many nomads to settle down in villages. One consequence is people who once lived entirely off the land now depend on foreign aid and charity for their existence. The question is whether they'll ever be able to become independent.