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.
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Music
19 October 2022
Tinariwen Share "À L’Histoire" From 'Kel Tinariwen' Reissue
The Grammy Award-winning desert blues band is back.
Video
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.
Audio
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.
News
22 March 2011
Audio: Bombino "Tar Hani (My Love)"
Listen to Tuareg guitarist Bombino's "Tar Hani," off Agadez.
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