Hoggar: White Vinyl LP

Label: Wedge
Release Date: 13th March

Possibly the brightest and greatest torch-bearers of Tuareg music and it's nomadic spirit. Infinite grooves.

Tinariwen evolve once again on their brand new album, connecting with a younger generation of Tuareg musicians to

produce a vibrant album of undulating grooves rooted in their nomadic community. Also featuring guest appearances from

José González & Sulafa Elyas.

Fierce advocates for their people’s nomadic culture that exists in the desert borderlands between Mali and Algeria, Tinariwen’s

bluesy, guitar-driven music has found global acclaim over the past two decades for its lively blend of Tamasheq-language

politicism, syncopated rhythms and soaring melody.

While previous records like 2023’s Amatssou saw the group collaborate with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson producer Daniel

Lanois, on Hoggar the band look closer to home, and stake their claim as elders of this Tuareg musical tradition. Going back

to their early years of songwriting with acoustic guitars and communal singing around the desert campfire, while also passing

the torch onto a younger generation of featured musicians who can continue to keep the flame of rebellion and defiance alive.