Emmaar

by Tinariwen

Emmaar cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 11 February 2014
  • Label: ANTI-
  • Country: Mali
  • Length: 1:01:51
  • Community rating: 3.61/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Forced out of their native Mali due to severe political instability and armed conflict, the legendary Tuareg musicians temporarily relocated to the deserts of Joshua Tree, California. The resulting recording sessions powerfully synthesize their traditional Saharan blues with elements of dusty, American psychedelia, featuring contributions from members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The stark, hypnotic grooves brilliantly reflect themes of exile and deep homesickness.

Genres

Descriptors: desert, repetitive, rhythmic, melodic, guitar-led, groove-laden, folk

Tracklist

  1. Toumast Tincha (4:19)
  2. Chaghaybou (4:53)
  3. Arhegh Danagh (4:03)
  4. Timadrit In Sahara (3:51)
  5. Imidiwan Ahi Sigdim (4:51)
  6. Tahalamot (5:03)
  7. Sendad Eghlalan (4:55)
  8. Imdiwanin ahi Tifhamam (4:37)
  9. Koud Edhaz Emin (4:33)
  10. Emajer (3:37)
  11. Aghregh Medin (Hassan鈥檚 Song) (4:19)
  12. Adounia Ti Chidjret (4:18)
  13. Islegh Taghram Tifhamam (4:21)
  14. Tin Ihlan (4:06)

Credits

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