Released 17 years ago this June
Imidiwan: Companions
Tinariwen · 2009
93 min · 15 tracks · desert blues
A hypnotic blend of traditional Tuareg melodies and electric guitar, capturing the spirit of resilience and community.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for calm focus
- hypnotic rhythms for deep listening
- community spirit through shared melodies
- reflective moments in solitude
- dynamic shifts in emotional depth
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2009, Tinariwen released 'Imidiwan: Companions' as their fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 2007 album 'Aman Iman'. By this time, they had firmly established themselves as pioneers of desert blues, having gained international recognition and a dedicated fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bombino· Ali Farka Touré· Rokia Traoré
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Imidiwan Afrik Temdam 3:32
- 2 Lulla 3:49
- 3 Tenhert 5:28
- 4 Enseqi Ehad Didagh 5:40
- 5 Tahult In 4:10
- 6 Tamodjerazt Assis 4:51
- 7 Intitlayaghen 4:49
- 8 Imazeghen n Adagh 3:46
- 9 Tenalle Chegret 5:43
- 10 Kel Tamashek 3:16
- 11 Assuf Ag Assuf 4:53
- 12 Chabiba 3:21
- 13 Ere Tasfata Adounia 4:53
- 14 Desert Wind 4:19
Disc 2
- 1 Imidiwan: Companions, a film by Jessy Nottola 30:44
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