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Imidiwan: Companions

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Interpreter: Tinariwen
Label: World Village/Independiente
Location: Mali

Rolling blues guitar and electric bass dominate the now-familiar Tiniariwen Touareg blues, as choral vocals and percussion keep it moving inexorably forwards. The creators of the 'desert blues' genre, these former military men (the women provide choral support) make a sound as tough as their appearance. They go from strength to strength. And check out the intriguing hidden track, for some spooky treated soundscapes.

MG/21.09.2009