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06 May 2024
Amaka Jaji’s Debut Album, ‘TIDET,’ Fuses Tuareg Tradition With Modernity
In Amaka Jaji’s own words, TIDET mixes spiritual vibes with trap music, creating a sound that neither his community, nor the world, have heard before.
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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.
Music
09 June 2021
Mdou Moctar Explains the Meaning of 'Afrique Victime'
We chat to the high-flying Niger guitarist about his latest album and the role colonial powers have played in crimes across his Tuareg community and the rest of Africa.
Music
05 March 2021
Mdou Moctar Announces Debut Album 'Afrique Victime'
The album is a collaboration between Mdou, his band members and his rhythm guitarist Ahmoudou Madassane.
Music
12 February 2020
Celebrated Tuareg Musician, Mdou Moctar, Returns With New Single 'Ibitlan'
Listen to a psychedelic new track from the renowned Nigerien artist.
Music
10 January 2019
Bombino, the First Nigerien Artist to Be Nominated For a Grammy
The electrifying musician talks to OkayAfrica about wielding the Tuareg weapon of peace: a guitar.
Audio
12 July 2018
Imarhan Are Pushing the Boundaries of Desert Rock
The group's new album, Temet, doesn't just take the next step in Tuareg music. It sends it into hyperspace.
Music
06 June 2018
Bombino "Gets Closer to Africa" In His New Tuareg Blues Album 'Deran'
Tuareg legend Omara "Bombino" Moctar returned to Northern Africa to record his fifth proper album.
Video
24 May 2018
Watch The Music Video Premiere of Nigerien Artist Bombino's Song, 'Deran Deran Alkheir'
The music video is a beautiful representation of the simplicity of love through a Tuareg lens.
Music
10 May 2018
Here's A First Listen of Bombino's New Tuareg Blues Album 'Deran'
Bombino takes us on another memorable Tuareg music experience with his latest album.
Film + TV
11 February 2016
Cinema Africa: Christopher Kirkley On Directing The Tuareg 'Purple Rain' Remake, 'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai'
Okayafrica sits down with Christopher Kirkley, the director of the Tuareg 'Purple Rain' remake 'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai.'
News
15 September 2014
Stream Mdou Moctar's Tuareg Autotune Via Sahel Sounds
Niger guitarist Mdou Moctar's Tuareg autotune record 'Anar' gets its first official release via Sahel Sounds.
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