“They’re definitely the future of Tamasheq music!” This is what Andy Morgan, for many years Tinariwen’s manager, says about desert blues/ rock band Tamikrest. Formed in 2006, Tamikrest are the “spiritual sons” of Tinariwen. Their hypnotic and intense tunes take the tradition of both Tamasheq blues and rock music to the next level – as can be experienced on their debut album ‘Adagh’, released by Glitterhouse Records in 2010, a German independent label, so far better know for Americana releases. [Source]




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