Tamikrest
Founded: 2008
Location: Mali
Tamikrest (Tamashek for junction, alliance, the future) is a group of musicians who belong to the Tuareg people. The band was founded in 2006 in Kidal, Mali. They mix traditional African music with Western rock and pop influences and sing in Tamashek. The main songwriter and leader of the band is Ousmane Ag Mossa.
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Album Review: Tamikrest - Chatma
Without ever forsaking their identity Tamikrest have expanded their palette, touching upon everything from reggae to psychedelia, representing not just their homeland, but their hope for the future.
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