Alghafiat
by Amanar
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Ténéré
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Alghafiat
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Assakou N'Ténéré
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Onin Okalol
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Awadam
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Ariyalan
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Adounia
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Azalan Man
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Sarkai
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Tanabayoute
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about
At a time when many Tuareg musicians turn their eyes westward, the band of Ahmed Ag Kaedi focuses primarily on its audience of Kidal in northern Mali.
Since Tinariwen, Terakaft and Tamikrest have moved on to international careers, Amanar have emerged as the most popular band of the city, playing for weddings and parties.
Ahmed's lyrics refer to the importance of education for the Tuareg community and also calls for the construction of a large united Mali; an unusual point of view, very far from the revolutionary messages of the Ishumar. "If we continue to hear these old songs that call to arms, we cannot become Malians," he said.
Ahmed has gathered around him young musicians from Kidal, whom he hosts and trains in his open house. Amanar doesn’t hesitate in modernising the sound of the Tuareg guitar by introducing drums, electric piano and even a touch of rap. In general, Amanar tries to get away from the music of Tinariwen, with the idea that the best way of respecting the founding group is not to copy it.
The French label Reaktion, specialising in music of the Sahara, has made these recordings made by the group in 2008 and 2009 available for download.
This is 100% Saharan work: a Tuareg band recorded in their own city by a Tuareg sound engineer. There’s no sign of a Western artistic producer, which is good for authenticity! Here is the true sound of Kidal in the 2000s.
The album is complemented by a 30 page digital booklet (pdf), in French and English, containing translations of the songs, and a text by the American ethno-musicologist Christopher Kirkley, already renowned for his website sahelsounds.com.
Since Tinariwen, Terakaft and Tamikrest have moved on to international careers, Amanar have emerged as the most popular band of the city, playing for weddings and parties.
Ahmed's lyrics refer to the importance of education for the Tuareg community and also calls for the construction of a large united Mali; an unusual point of view, very far from the revolutionary messages of the Ishumar. "If we continue to hear these old songs that call to arms, we cannot become Malians," he said.
Ahmed has gathered around him young musicians from Kidal, whom he hosts and trains in his open house. Amanar doesn’t hesitate in modernising the sound of the Tuareg guitar by introducing drums, electric piano and even a touch of rap. In general, Amanar tries to get away from the music of Tinariwen, with the idea that the best way of respecting the founding group is not to copy it.
The French label Reaktion, specialising in music of the Sahara, has made these recordings made by the group in 2008 and 2009 available for download.
This is 100% Saharan work: a Tuareg band recorded in their own city by a Tuareg sound engineer. There’s no sign of a Western artistic producer, which is good for authenticity! Here is the true sound of Kidal in the 2000s.
The album is complemented by a 30 page digital booklet (pdf), in French and English, containing translations of the songs, and a text by the American ethno-musicologist Christopher Kirkley, already renowned for his website sahelsounds.com.
credits
released 22 November 2010
Ahmed Ag Kaedi: Solo Guitar, Vocals
Hamida Ag Fonwa: Rhythm Guitar
Abdourahmane Kamissoko: Bass Guitar, Keyboards
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
Recorded by Abdallah Ag Amano in 2008 & 2009
At Maison du Luxembourg in Kidal (Mali)
Mastered by Malcolm Sweeny at Afrimedia (Mauritania)
Photos: B. Conrad Lau, Sedryk
Artwork: Sedryk
Texts: Christopher Kirkley
Ahmed Ag Kaedi: Solo Guitar, Vocals
Hamida Ag Fonwa: Rhythm Guitar
Abdourahmane Kamissoko: Bass Guitar, Keyboards
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
Recorded by Abdallah Ag Amano in 2008 & 2009
At Maison du Luxembourg in Kidal (Mali)
Mastered by Malcolm Sweeny at Afrimedia (Mauritania)
Photos: B. Conrad Lau, Sedryk
Artwork: Sedryk
Texts: Christopher Kirkley
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Le Chant Des Fauves - a Collection of Music of the Sahara
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