Alghafiat, by Amanar De Kidal

Alghafiat

by Amanar De Kidal

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Favorite track: Onin Okalol.

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Martyn Pepperell Two of the greatest things about music are it's abilities to transport and tell stories through sounds. Within both these categories, Amanar excel. 'Alghafiat' is a window into a unique and compelling set of experiences. Yet while you're reveling in the new, you might just realise that where they're from, and where you're from have more in common than one might expect.

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1.	Tenere 05:39	info
2.	Assakou N'Tenere 05:10	info
3.	Onin Okalol 04:59	info
4.	Awadam 04:26	info
5.	Tanabaoute 05:02	info
6.	Ariyalan 06:32	info
7.	Sarkai 05:40	info
8.	Azalan Man 04:36	info

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Tuareg guitar from Northern Mali by Kidal's hometown band. A different side of desert blues with high energy gritty guitar sessions that are popular favorites. Recorded at a local studio in 2008 during the last uprising, the music is very poignant as the North has again fallen into rebellion and the band is scattered in exile. The title translates as "Peace". Includes detailed liner notes in Tifinagh.

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released February 10, 2015

Ahmed Ag Kaedi Solo Guitar, Vocal
Hamida Ag Fonwa Rhythm Guitar
Abdourahmane Kamissoko, aka Bebe Bass Guitar
Issmagel Ag Alhouda Bass Guitar
Tamita Ag Aljimitt Drums, vocals on “Alghafiat”
Halifa Ag Aljimitt Djembe
Lahbib Ag Bilal Flute
Lala Walet Mohamed Backing vocals

Text: Christopher Kirkley
Translation: Hamza Fofo
Cover photo: MDL Kidal

Recorded by Abdallah Ag Amano in 2008 & 2009
At Maison du Luxembourg in Kidal (Mali)
Mastered by Jesse Johnson (Boomarmnation)

Sahel Sounds
SS-009

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Amanar De Kidal Mali

Based in Kidal in the extreme Northeast of Mali, the heart of Azawad, Amanar plays a contemporary version of the classic Tuareg guitar. Often referred to as the “desert blues” sound, Amanar is at the forefront of the modern avant-garde interpretation.

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