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"Elwan" is a studio album by the Tuareg desert blues group Tinariwen, released in 2017. The album's title translates to "elephants" in the Tamasheq language, serving as a metaphor for the Tuareg people in the Sahara. The album features Tinariwen's standard blend of electric guitars, traditional rhythms, and call-and-response vocals, and includes guest contributions from musicians such as Kurt Vile, Mark Lanegan, and Matt Sweeney. It appeals to listeners of world music, blues, and West African rock.
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Tinariwen - Elwan ranks #179 of 237 in the World Music Album ranking, behind Caetano Veloso - Araçá Azul, ahead of Oliver Mtukudzi - Tuku Music.
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How good is Tinariwen - Elwan?
Tinariwen - Elwan scores 7.09/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the World Music Album category.
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See our alternatives page for Tinariwen - Elwan for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Tinariwen - Emmaar, Tinariwen - Aman Iman, Tinariwen - Amassakoul.
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With a score of 7.09/10, Tinariwen - Elwan is a solid option in World Music Album. See all World Music Album ranked.
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