Tinariwen: Amatssou [Album Review]

May 20, 2023May 19, 2023 by Christopher Anthony

TinariwenAmatssouWedge [2023] In the two decades since Tinariwen emerged from their base in the African desert to tour the globe, they have got to know many renowned American country, folk, and rock musicians including Kurt Vile, Cass McCombs, Micah Nelson (son of Willie Nelson) and Jack White. The story of their ninth album, Amatssou, begins … Read more

Tinariwen – “Tenere Den” [Video]

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

Tinariwen—the Grammy-winning Tuareg band composed of founding members Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, Touhami Ag Alhassane and Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni, plus bassist Eyadou Ag Leche, percussionist Said Ag Ayad and guitarist Elaga Ag Hamid—have announced their new album, Amatssou, out May 19th on Wedge, and a US tour, marking the first time they will play stateside since … Read more