Tamikrest is a group of musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali, formed in 2006. The band is part of a wave of Tuareg musicians who have gained international recognition for their music, which blends traditional Tuareg melodies and rhythms with modern rock influences. Tamikrest's lyrics often address social and political issues pertinent to the Tuareg people, reflecting their struggle for autonomy an
... MoreTamikrest is a group of musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali, formed in 2006. The band is part of a wave of Tuareg musicians who have gained international recognition for their music, which blends traditional Tuareg melodies and rhythms with modern rock influences. Tamikrest's lyrics often address social and political issues pertinent to the Tuareg people, reflecting their struggle for autonomy and rights. Their music is characterized by electric guitars, traditional percussion, and the Tamasheq language.
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