description Tinariwen - Emmaar Overview
Emmaar is a 2014 studio album by Tinariwen, a Tuareg band formed by musicians from the Sahara. Because conflict made recording in northern Mali unsafe, much of the album was made near Joshua Tree in California, whose desert setting provided an alternative working environment. Sung principally in Tamasheq, the record combines electric guitars, hand percussion, group vocals, and cyclical rhythms associated with Tinariwen's desert blues sound.
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Where was Tinariwen's Emmaar recorded?
Because conflict made northern Mali unsafe for recording, much of Emmaar was made near Joshua Tree in California. The desert location provided an alternative setting for the Tuareg band.
When was Emmaar released?
Emmaar is a 2014 studio album by Tinariwen. It belongs to the band's desert-blues and Tuareg musical tradition.
Who are Tinariwen?
Tinariwen are a Tuareg band formed by musicians from the Sahara. Their music combines electric guitar with desert blues and regional musical traditions.
What does the title Emmaar mean for the album's sound?
The album keeps Tinariwen's guitar-led Saharan style while reflecting the band's displaced recording circumstances. Songs made near Joshua Tree connect the California desert with the band's Tuareg roots.
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