Call-and-response singing that voices the Tuareg people's struggle for dignity and independence.
The 2004 album Amassakoul (meaning "The Traveler" in Tamashek) served as Tinariwen’s international breakthrough. It refined their "desert blues" style—a hypnotic blend of: Tinariwen & Carlos Santana : Amassakoul
Modal vamps that build into trancelike fugues. Tinariwen & Carlos Santana : Amassakoul
Carlos Santana has long identified as a "disciple" of Tinariwen's sound. His connection to the group is rooted in a deep respect for African musical foundations: Tinariwen & Carlos Santana : Amassakoul