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Aman Iman
''Aman Iman'' ("Water is Life" in Tamashek) is a 2007 album by the Malian band Tinariwen, produced by Justin Adams. The album was recorded in just two weeks in Bamako, Mali. AllMusic praised the album as "a glorious syncopated noise that puts most rockers to shame. But there's a wonderful looseness to the sound." '' Pitchfork'' called the album "the most powerful statement they've issued so far" and in the words of the BBC, "''Aman Iman'' successfully balances the upbeat with the plaintive, and density of sound with sparseness." Track listing Personnel All information from album liner notes. * Ibrahim Ag Alhabib – lead vocals and lead guitar (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12) * Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni – lead vocals and lead guitar (tracks 2, 6), guitar (tracks 8, 9), backing vocals (all tracks) * Alhassane Ag Touhami – lead vocals and lead guitar (track 10), backing vocals (all tracks) * Mohammed Ag Itlale ("Japonais") – lead vocals and lead guitar (tracks 4, 8), gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinariwen
Tinariwen (Tamasheq: , with vowels , pronounced ''tinariwen'' "deserts", plural of ''ténéré'' "desert") is a collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali. Considered a pioneer of desert blues, the group's guitar-driven style combines traditional Tuareg and African music with Western rock music. They have released eight albums since their formation and have toured internationally. The group was founded by Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, along with Alhassane Ag Touhami and brothers Inteyeden Ag Ablil and Liya Ag Ablil (aka "Diarra"). The as then unnamed musical group was formed in 1979 while exiled in Tamanrasset, Algeria. Tinariwen formed as a musical collective while in military training in Libya, aiming to write songs about issues facing the Tuareg people. They returned to Mali in 1989, with some members joining as fighters in a Tuareg rebellion before dedicating themselves to music full-time in 1991 after a peace accord was reached. Tinariwen first star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
