Aman Iman: Water Is Life

by Tinariwen

Aman Iman: Water Is Life cover art

The third album by the acclaimed Tuareg collective was recorded in Bamako, capturing their hypnotic 'desert blues' with unprecedented clarity and power. The release brought international attention to the Tishoumaren genre, blending cyclical, hypnotic electric guitar riffs with traditional North African rhythms and themes of political exile.

Genres

  • Tishoumaren

Tracklist

  1. Cler Achel
  2. Mano Dayak
  3. Matadjem Yinmixan
  4. Ahimana
  5. Soixante Trois
  6. Toumast
  7. Imidiwan Winakalin
  8. Awa Didjen
  9. Ikyadarh Dim
  10. Tamatant Tilay
  11. Assouf
  12. Izarharh Ténéré