Elwan
Tinariwen · 2017
46 min · 13 tracks · desert blues
A rich tapestry of desert blues woven with hypnotic rhythms and soulful guitar melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for focused listening
- hypnotic rhythms for deep immersion
- soulful melodies in tranquil settings
- consistent flow with gradual peaks
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Elwan' was released in February 2017, Tinariwen had established themselves as prominent figures in world music since their formation in the early 1980s. This album marked their first release after winning a Grammy Award for 'Tassili' in 2012, showcasing continued evolution in their sound and message while deepening their roots in Tuareg culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bombino· Ali Farka Touré· Rokia Traoré
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tiwàyyen 3:45
- 2 Sastanàqqàm 3:24
- 3 Nizzagh Ijbal 3:39
- 4 Hayati 3:23
- 5 Ittus 3:45
- 6 Ténéré Tàqqàl 4:25
- 7 Imidiwàn N‐Àkall‐In 3:33
- 8 Talyat 4:14
- 9 Assàwt 3:39
- 10 Arhegh Ad Annàgh 2:47
- 11 Nànnuflày 5:03
- 12 Intro Flute Fog Edaghàn 1:26
- 13 Fog Edaghàn 3:07
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