Tassili cover

Tassili

Tinariwen · 2011

73 min · 16 tracks · desert blues

Hypnotic guitar melodies intertwine with soulful vocals, evoking the vastness of the Sahara Desert.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic journey through sound
  • hypnotic melodies for deep focus
  • soulful vocals evoking vast landscapes
  • for reflective afternoon listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate energetic gratification
  • preferring standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 29, 2011, 'Tassili' marks Tinariwen's fifth studio album and their first after winning a Grammy for 'Aman Iman'. At this point in their career, Tinariwen solidified their status as global ambassadors of Tuareg music, blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Bombino· Ali Farka Touré· Rokia Traoré

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Imidiwan Ma Tenam 4:41
  • 2 Asuf D Alwa 4:14
  • 3 Tenere Taqhim Tossam 4:14
  • 4 Ya Messinagh 5:30
  • 5 Walla Illa 4:54
  • 6 Tameyawt 4:39
  • 7 Imidiwan Win Sahara 3:45
  • 8 Tamiditin Tan Ufrawan 3:04
  • 9 Tiliaden Osamnat 3:26
  • 10 Djeredjere 4:38
  • 11 Iswegh Attay 5:50
  • 12 Takest Tamidaret 4:56
  • 13 Tenere Taqhim Tossam (Four Tet remix) 6:42
  • 14 Imidiwan Ma Tennam (Portugal the Man remix) 3:35
  • 15 Imidiwan Ma Tennam (Gypsyphonic / Bobby Mac remix) 4:13
  • 16 Tameyawt (Deakin of Animal Collective remix) 5:04

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