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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