Tag Archives: Tinariwen

Tinariwen to release fifth album Tassilli + UK tour dates

Posted on July 28, 2011 by bandweblogs

Tinariwen - Tassilli album
Tinariwen have announced details of the release of a new album, the band's fifth, Tassilli, through V2 / Co Op on Monday August 29th. Continue reading →

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Tinariwen @ KOKO in London - October 26, 2011

Posted on June 30, 2011 by bandweblogs

Soundcrash presents an exclusive London date with the legendary desert soul rebels - Tinariwen - live in concert at London's stunning KOKO venue.

Tinariwen
The soundtrack of the Touareg revolution in the 1990s was made by electric guitars and rhythms inspired by the gait of the camels, somewhere between the Malian blues and the melismas of the Maghreb. Blues from the desert whose lyrics rage against indifference and express nostalgia for disappearing freedoms and their lifestyle that has existed for thousands of years. Continue reading →

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Herbie Hancock - The Imagine Project ft Seal, Pink, Jeff Beck, Wayne Shorter, Chaka Khan

Posted on March 3, 2010 by bandweblogs

Herbie Hancock's The Imagine Project set for release June 22nd

Herbie Hancock
CD and documentary recorded around the globe and will be accompanied by tour dates to coincide with Hancock's 70th birthday. Continue reading →

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Tuareg rockers Tinariwen to make Coachella Festival debut + US tour dates

Posted on March 27, 2009 by bandweblogs

Tinariwen - Live In London DVD

Possibly the world’s favorite African band, Tinariwen return to the U.S. after a long desert hiatus and fresh off a UK tour with folk/electronic group Tuung ... Continue reading →

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Tinariwen to release NEW DVD 'Live in London' + UK tour dates

Posted on August 11, 2008 by bandweblogs

Tinariwen - Photo credit: Thomas Dorn

Touareg desert rockers Tinariwen look set to consolidate their position as the UK's favourite African band with the release of their first Live DVD, 'Live In London' ... Continue reading →

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Ultimate Santana review + Into The Night video

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Jenny May

Santana

My decent sized computer speakers aren't loud enough for Santana. Every time I turn up the new 'Ultimate Santana' album, one speaker falls off my desk and on to the floor. The thing about Santana is that the music stands the test of time and probably will forever [...] Continue reading →

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Tinariwen Aman Iman: Water is Life video, festivals and tour dates

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Jenny May

TinariwenSomething tells me that I'm not the only one who wants to follow Tinariwen into the Sahara desert after watching and listening to them play their mesmerizing and tranquil music. It's almost as if some spell comes over me and suddenly my current life doesn't matter any more and I want to explore their world with them. I don't think I've ever had that feeling with a band before ... Continue reading →

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