Tinariwen

Hometown: Kidal, Mali
Fun Fact: Tinariwen recently helped establish Taghreft Tinariwen, a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting and preserving Touareg culture and the development of the southern Sahara.
Why It's Worth Watching: The band's music has the same roots as American blues, and its social/political impact on its tribal culture's identity is profound.
For Fans Of: John Lee Hooker, Ali Farke Toure, Bob Marley

Tinariwen is a guitar army from the Saharan sands of northeastern Mali. Its rebel music represents the struggles of the borderless, nomadic Touareg people--droughts, repressions, rebellions and inter-tribal strife. Tinariwen's music rocks with a verve that speaks to the present and a lyrical spirit that hints at a better future.

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