Following their critically acclaimed debut Hidden Melodies Revealed, The Sway Machinery acted on a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to travel to Timbuktu and perform in Mali's world-renowned Festival of the Desert. Upon arrival they found inspiration in the form of Khaira Arby, a legendary Malian singer, and out of their epic journey the collaboration The House of Friendly Ghosts was born.
The CD's unique hardcover mini-book features 40 pages of photographs and essays from the band.