Tuareg Music has quickly grown in popularity over the last few decade, gaining many followers not only in Africa, but also in the West. Much so that many famous Tuareg bands and performers such as Kader Tarhanine, Bombino, and Tinariwen often have concerts in Europe with predominantly white audiences! Tuareg music combines blues & rock with the beauty of the Tuareg language to share stories of our collective experience, culture, struggles, and traditions as nomads in the Ténére (Sahara).
Below, we have some of our personal favorites for you to check out and add to your playlist! What are your favorites?