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    Malian desert blues band Tinariwen.
    Interview
    30 May 2023

    Interview: Decades Later, Tinariwen Is Still Speaking Out and Rocking

    We talk to the Tuareg music collective about their pioneering influence on the desert blues and their new album, Amatssou.

    Tinariwen Share "À L’Histoire" From 'Kel Tinariwen' Reissue
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    19 October 2022

    Tinariwen Share "À L’Histoire" From 'Kel Tinariwen' Reissue

    The Grammy Award-winning desert blues band is back.

    Tuareg Rockers Tamikrest Show Off Senegal's Festival Du Sahel In 'Djanegh Etoumast'
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    21 February 2014

    Tuareg Rockers Tamikrest Show Off Senegal's Festival Du Sahel In 'Djanegh Etoumast'

    The video for desert blues band Tamikrest's Tuareg rock anthem 'Djanegh Etoumast' was filmed at Senegal's Festival Du Sahel.

    Bombino & Black Keys' Dan Auerbach Make Desert Rock For The Modern Ear
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    16 April 2013

    Bombino & Black Keys' Dan Auerbach Make Desert Rock For The Modern Ear

    We review Bombino's Nomad album featuring Black Keys guitarist/singer Dan Auerbach.

    Audio: Bombino "Tar Hani (My Love)"
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    22 March 2011

    Audio: Bombino "Tar Hani (My Love)"

    Listen to Tuareg guitarist Bombino's "Tar Hani," off Agadez.

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