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30 May 2023
Interview: Decades Later, Tinariwen Is Still Speaking Out and Rocking
We talk to the Tuareg music collective about their pioneering influence on the desert blues and their new album, Amatssou.
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19 October 2022
Tinariwen Share "À L’Histoire" From 'Kel Tinariwen' Reissue
The Grammy Award-winning desert blues band is back.
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24 November 2020
Burna Boy, Tinariwen, Michael Kiwanuka & More Nominated For 2021 Grammy Awards
The Nigerian star and Tuareg band are nominated in the newly named Best Global Music Album category.
Music
07 March 2017
Tinariwen Deliver a Devastatingly Beautiful Album With 'Elwan'
Despite its scathing message of political critique, Tinariwen’s newest album, 'Elwan,' never feels incendiary.
Music
16 December 2016
The 16 Best Music Videos of 2016
Our favorite music videos of the year celebrate black excellence, bring social injustices to light, and showcase female power.
Video
21 October 2016
The 6 Songs You Need to Hear This Week
Check out the best tracks, videos, mixtapes and releases that came across our desks this week.
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11 March 2015
Win A Digital Copy Of The 'African All Stars' Compilation And Babatunde Gear
Enter to win a digital download of the 30-track 'African All Stars' compilation, plus Babatunde caps and headbands!
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09 March 2015
'African All Stars' Compilation With Tony Allen, Femi Kuti, Ebo Taylor, Tinariwen, Fantasma & More
Hear the 30-track 'African All Stars: The Best Indie & Alternative African Recordings From 1970 To 2015' compilation.
Music
19 December 2014
Okayafrica's Top 10 Albums of 2014
We list the Top 10 African Albums that came out this year, featuring Young Fathers, Tony Allen, Wizkid, Tinariwen and many more.
Music
18 December 2014
Okayafrica's Top 10 Music Videos of 2014
We list our Top 10 African Music Videos of the year, including strking clips from Nozinja, Sinkane, Fantasma, Ibeyi, Songhoy Blues and more.
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10 November 2014
Stream Two Atmospheric Tinariwen Remixes From Daniel Lanois & The Antlers
Producer/guitarist Daniel Lanois and indie trio The Antlers each remix a song by Northern Malian desert blues band Tinariwen.
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07 October 2014
Watch Tinariwen's Joshua Tree Desert Video For 'Arhegh Danagh' + U.S. Tour Dates
Watch Tinariwen's Joshua Tree desert video for "Arhegh Danagh."
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