Bombino
Born: 1 / 1 / 1980
Location: Niger
Omara "Bombino" Moctar (in Tifinagh ⴱⵓⵎⴱⵉⵏⵓ; born 1980) is a Tuareg singer-songwriter and guitarist from Niger. His music is sung in Tamasheq and often addresses Tuareg geopolitical concerns. Bombino is the subject of the documentary film Agadez, the Music and the Rebellion.
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Live Review: Bombino, Bashka
"A sweet trickle of notes typically evolves into an overwhelming crescendo of intense riffing that sees Bombino’s nimble fingers blur across the frets."
Bombino Confirms 2018 Australian Headline Tour
In support of his fourth record.
Album Review: Bombino - Azel
"While Azel (meaning "root" or "stem" in Bombino's native Tamasheq) does top-end the faster electric tracks, it isn't as loud as its predecessor."
'It’s A Stupid Idea To Try To Ban Music'
Omara Moctar believes music is only going to get more powerful.
Live Review: Bombino
There was just the right mix of funk, rock and though few if any knew the meaning of Moctar’s lyrics there was an innate soulfulness to his singing that transcended translation.
Mover And Shaker
"There were a few times in my life where I had to hide myself because I was a musician."
Album Review: Bombino - Nomad
Nomad is the sound of a hugely gifted musician who’s been placed into the right hands and it’s simply brilliant.
Black Keys' Auerbach Produces LP For West Africa's Bombino
The Black Keys frontman and producer du jour tries his hand at Tuareg.
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