Imarhan

Imarhan
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: Algeria
  • Born: 2006 in Tamanrasset, Algeria
  • Active: 2006 - present

Biography

Tuareg desert rock quintet Imarhan, formed in Tamanrasset, Algeria in 2006 and led by singer and guitarist Iyad Moussa Ben Abderahmane, sing in Tamasheq and mix the assouf guitar tradition with funk, rock and pop. Their albums for #City Slang#, from the 2016 debut through 'Temet' and 'Aboogi' to 'Essam' (2026), made them leading figures of the new generation of Saharan guitar music.

Genres

Imarhan Discography

  • Imarhan (2016) - Album - rated 3.85/5
  • Temet (2018) - Album - rated 3.61/5
  • Aboogi (2022) - Album - rated 3.67/5
  • Essam (2026) - Album - rated 3.4/5

Members

  • Iyad Moussa Ben Abderahmane - vocals, guitar (2006鈥損resent)
  • Tahar Khaldi - bass (2006鈥損resent)
  • Hicham Bouhasse - guitar (2006鈥損resent)
  • Abdelkader Ourzig - guitar (2006鈥損resent)
  • Haiballah Akhamouk - percussion, drums (2006鈥損resent)

Frequent Collaborators