BE 2026

TAL NATIONAL and “the Planet’s Most Vital Rock Music” from Niger

That’s right! Africa continues to produce some of the strongest and most vital music known to humankind, and the high energy rock ’n’ roll of Tal National is at the forefront. They’ve been blowing minds across the world for several years now, and they’ll have everyone at the Mill & Mine on Friday night dancing the night way — body and soul! Read Rolling Stone’s piece on the group here.

BIG EARS
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Knoxville, TN · USA

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