Tinariwen

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

Aman Iman: Water Is Life
Used - Vinyl - ISOM 65LP
Beautiful 2006 2LP Gatefold Original. Both Records Appear New, Unplayed. “Hand It To Tinariwen. Like The Nomads They Are, They Don't Stand Still Musically. On Their Third Album (The Title Translates As Water Is Life), They Keep The Root Intact, The Desert Blues Still At The Heart Of All They Do, But This Builds Upon What They Achieved On Their Superb Sophomore Disc, Happily Restless And Unafraid Of Walking Down New Paths. However, Although They're Rightly Lauded For Their Widescreen Blues Sound, What Emerges Most Here Is Something They Hinted At On The Last Record -- They're A Remarkable Rock & Roll Band, Too. The Guitars, Locked Together In Rhythm And Lead, Create A Glorious Syncopated Noise That Puts Most Rockers To Shame. But There's A Wonderful Looseness To The Sound (Kudos To Producer Justin Adams), In Part Due To The Fact That These Tracks Were All Recorded Over Just Two Weeks, A Tiny Time Frame By Today's Standards. Recorded In The Malian Capital Of Bamako, These Songs Arrive With Dust On Their Boots And A Little Thirsty. The Studio Touches Are Subtle, A Little On The Effects Here And There, But Never Detract From The Music -- Which Even Features Old Member Mohammed Ag Itlale, Whose Voice And Guitar Can Be Heard On Several Tracks.” – Chris Nickson, AMG more

Imidiwan: Companions
New - Vinyl - CR00530
Sealed 2022 180gm original. "Imidiwan: Companions" is an album by the renowned Tuareg band Tinariwen, released in 2009. It encapsulates the traditional sounds of the Sahara Desert, blending hypnotic guitar riffs with the poetic and politically charged lyrics characteristic of the Tuareg musical tradition. Recorded in an intimate setting, the album captures a raw, authentic sound that reflects the band's roots and experiences. The music is deeply connected to the culture and struggles of the Tuareg people, with themes of longing, exile, and resistance woven throughout the tracks. The vinyl edition of "Imidiwan: Companions" offers listeners an analog experience of Tinariwen's unique soundscapes, where the warmth of the vinyl medium complements the organic feel of the music. The artwork and packaging of the vinyl further immerse fans in the band's artistry, often featuring imagery that reflects the band's desert heritage. This album, like much of Tinariwen's work, serves as a bridge between traditional Tuareg music and contemporary world music audiences, offering a powerful and evocative listening experience. more