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Tinariwen

Tinariwen
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Formed in 1982, in strikingly unusual circumstances for a musical ensemble, Tinariwen blend ancient musical traditions with radical contemporary politics. Despite severe natural and man-made hardships, young Kel Tamashek exiles continued performing the traditional music of their Tuareg forebears in the southern Sahara while simultaneously fighting against the government of Mali. Forced to seek an alternative to starvation and repression in drought-stricken Mali, many of these young nomads hoped to attain a better life by striking up what proved to be an uneasy alliance with Libya.

Tinariwen On DIY

News: Tinariwen Reveal New Album, Due This Autumn (8th June 2011)

News: Uncut Music Award Winner Revealed (10th November 2009)

News: Tinariwen Announce Handful Of UK Dates (15th July 2009)

Competitions: Win Tinariwen iTunes Festival Tickets (2nd July 2009)

Tinariwen Forthcoming Gigs