As she recalls in her new memoir, “The Last Nomad” (Algonquin Books), Salh began herding goats in the desert of central Somalia when she was 6. Her mother, who had nine children, sent her to ...

Tuareg bands are natural rockers. These desert nomads have a history of harsh physical challenges, long separations, nostalgia and rebellion — elements that give their music gritty authenticity.