Tamikrest — Toumast Anlet
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positively heavenly ❤️❤️❤️
maxvonevil wrote:
Her eyes captivated me. Here's a follow up on her fate as of Dec. 2017 -
https://www.nationalgeographic...
Although in B/W, the cover reminds me of that iconic 80's NatGeo mag cover with the Afghan girl with the mesmerizing green eyes
Her eyes captivated me. Here's a follow up on her fate as of Dec. 2017 -
https://www.nationalgeographic...
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
As a quick answer. . .
circa 1200 - 1600 the Mandinka empire in Mali has a strong musical tradition that (some say) is still recognised in the style of Mali music today. This spreads and influences West Africa who take it onboard and develop it as their own.
This in turn is taken over to the USA by the (abhorrent) slave trade.
This in turn is what partly influenced Mr Johnson.
Now. . . where it came from before Mali is another question.
Is it true that some sailors from Mali visited America a few centuries before Columbus?
As a quick answer. . .
circa 1200 - 1600 the Mandinka empire in Mali has a strong musical tradition that (some say) is still recognised in the style of Mali music today. This spreads and influences West Africa who take it onboard and develop it as their own.
This in turn is taken over to the USA by the (abhorrent) slave trade.
This in turn is what partly influenced Mr Johnson.
Now. . . where it came from before Mali is another question.
Is it true that some sailors from Mali visited America a few centuries before Columbus?
LinThizzy wrote:
Learn how to use the skip button. ...problem solved! ...that way, you can spare us from your drivel! A LOT of RP listeners, including me, think that this is an EXCELLENT TUNE!! Thanx RP!
pure drek repeated daily
Learn how to use the skip button. ...problem solved! ...that way, you can spare us from your drivel! A LOT of RP listeners, including me, think that this is an EXCELLENT TUNE!! Thanx RP!
pure drek repeated daily
maxvonevil wrote:
The name of the Afghan girl was Sharbat Gula
Although in B/W, the cover reminds me of that iconic 80's NatGeo mag cover with the Afghan girl with the mesmerizing green eyes
The name of the Afghan girl was Sharbat Gula
Outstanding piece!
Striking album cover too.
Striking album cover too.
francois.couteau1801 wrote:
"I think it's pretty, but less creative"
What do you miss? Sounds like this are more traditional backgrounded, and absolutely nothing for consuming! So the sound is rectillinear, suitable to get in trance. So far, everything well done, to my ears.
I think it's pretty, but less creative, and therefore clearly inferior to other artists of the same type such as Maryam and Mamadou (also Malian) or Babel'bluzz (influenced by Tuareg music).
"I think it's pretty, but less creative"
What do you miss? Sounds like this are more traditional backgrounded, and absolutely nothing for consuming! So the sound is rectillinear, suitable to get in trance. So far, everything well done, to my ears.
I think it's pretty, but less creative, and therefore clearly inferior to other artists of the same type such as Maryam and Mamadou (also Malian) or Babel'bluzz (influenced by Tuareg music).
Sure sounds like Tinariwen. Seen them 2x & Terakaft at least once. You dig?
Nothing can touch Mdou Moctar live though.
Nothing can touch Mdou Moctar live though.
siqbal wrote:
You Lucky Duck! I wish I was there!
Just saw Tamikrest at Lincoln Center as part of GlobalFest. They rocked!
You Lucky Duck! I wish I was there!
Khorshid wrote:
One of the many benefits of RP! Thanx RP!
This is the first time in my life I listen to Tuareg music.
One of the many benefits of RP! Thanx RP!
This is the first time in my life I listen to Tuareg music.
Just saw Tamikrest at Lincoln Center as part of GlobalFest. They rocked!
I think that the photo posted is actually a pic of Tinariwen, another Tuareg band
Hypnotizing lead guitar.
Tamikrest (Tamashek for junction, alliance, the future) is a group of musicians who belong to the Tuareg people. The band was founded in 2006 in Kidal, Mali
Amazing... this is world class music. It's a shame these bands don't get more airplay in the US, but I guess the record companies are far too busy pushing Adele and Beyonce on everyone.
joejennings wrote:
OK, I had to Google it. In Britain it is a slang term for a "very stupid person"!
It is - and it's a REALLY satisfying word to say. Often used whilst driving for any idiot that crosses your path. Actually, it's probably more polite than most of the words used whilst driving - as you were
OK, I had to Google it. In Britain it is a slang term for a "very stupid person"!
It is - and it's a REALLY satisfying word to say. Often used whilst driving for any idiot that crosses your path. Actually, it's probably more polite than most of the words used whilst driving - as you were
joejennings wrote:
I have no idea as to what a "pillock" is. But, since it was in response to a very negative review, I probably agree, big time!
OK, I had to Google it. In Britain it is a slang term for a "very stupid person"!
I have no idea as to what a "pillock" is. But, since it was in response to a very negative review, I probably agree, big time!
OK, I had to Google it. In Britain it is a slang term for a "very stupid person"!
Starfish57 wrote:
But this band is from southern Algeria. Didn't realize that Tinariwen was only the first in this musical genre from Algeria.
You mean the southern Algeria that shares a long border with... Mali?
But this band is from southern Algeria. Didn't realize that Tinariwen was only the first in this musical genre from Algeria.
You mean the southern Algeria that shares a long border with... Mali?
goodenough wrote:
What a pillock.🐨
I have no idea as to what a "pillock" is. But, since it was in response to a very negative review, I probably agree, big time!
What a pillock.🐨
I have no idea as to what a "pillock" is. But, since it was in response to a very negative review, I probably agree, big time!
gpgiff wrote:
Great Tune!!! Nice!!! I Agree!!!
Fantastic! Keep the Tuareg guitar tunes coming. Tamikrest, Tinariwen, Bombino, Mdou Moctar, etc. Much to choose from.
Great Tune!!! Nice!!! I Agree!!!
so nice
ataraxia wrote:
Thank God we don't have to listen to YOUR playlist!!
Horrible. Please less of this. Much less
Thank God we don't have to listen to YOUR playlist!!
Good Tune!! I never heard of them before. Thank You RP!
Fantastic! Keep the Tuareg guitar tunes coming. Tamikrest, Tinariwen, Bombino, Mdou Moctar, etc. Much to choose from.
ataraxia wrote:
What a pillock.🐨
Horrible. Please less of this. Much less
What a pillock.🐨
tjohei wrote:
ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ
joejennings wrote:
If you don't like it, hit the "skip button". Problem solved!
That would have to be after tjohei woke up, of course, by which time he/she might have also experienced a musical awakening (doubtful, I know, but the effects of subliminal influence do happen).
ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ
joejennings wrote:
If you don't like it, hit the "skip button". Problem solved!
That would have to be after tjohei woke up, of course, by which time he/she might have also experienced a musical awakening (doubtful, I know, but the effects of subliminal influence do happen).
ataraxia wrote:
Lovely, more please! Good vibes top bad..
Horrible. Please less of this. Much less
Lovely, more please! Good vibes top bad..
Although in B/W, the cover reminds me of that iconic 80's NatGeo mag cover with the Afghan girl with the mesmerizing green eyes
tjohei wrote:
Try pand***.
ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ
Try pand***.
Horrible. Please less of this. Much less
Cross between It's a beautiful day and a few other groups.
And that is a good thing. they are talented.
And that is a good thing. they are talented.
+1 to 8 today
..after cranking the volume way up this one really sounded great...LLRP!#
..after cranking the volume way up this one really sounded great...LLRP!#
I have this album that I purchased while living in Macau. It's gorgeous. Effective for background during a digital workflow power design sesh. 
tjohei wrote:
If you don't like it, hit the "skip button". Problem solved!
ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ
If you don't like it, hit the "skip button". Problem solved!
ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ ZZZZ
SmackDaddy wrote:
You do realize that the blues began long before Taj Majal and Ry Cooder were born right? I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
Daddy do Smack. But is he correct?
According to the Wall Street Journal (Blues By Way Of Mali By Jim Fusilli 10/1/1999):
"The recording industry has decided that the birth of the blues took place in West Africa, specifically in Mali. This is a good thing; in a rare display of respect for fact, the industry has moved to promote what is true: The blues have their origins in work songs and spirituals brought to America by African slaves, some of whom did come from Mali, a
country with a rich heritage of varied, intricate, impassioned music."
...and Wikipedia:
"Many of these blues elements, such as the call-and-response format, can be traced back to the music of Africa. The use of melismaand a wavy, nasal intonation also suggests a connection between the music of West and Central Africa and the blues. The belief that blues is historically derived from the West African music including from Mali is reflected in Martin Scorsese’s often quoted characterization of Ali Farka Touré’s tradition as constituting "the DNA of the blues".
Maybe it is possible that these inspirations found their way to Mr. Johnson after all.
Oh... Smack!
You do realize that the blues began long before Taj Majal and Ry Cooder were born right? I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
Daddy do Smack. But is he correct?
According to the Wall Street Journal (Blues By Way Of Mali By Jim Fusilli 10/1/1999):
"The recording industry has decided that the birth of the blues took place in West Africa, specifically in Mali. This is a good thing; in a rare display of respect for fact, the industry has moved to promote what is true: The blues have their origins in work songs and spirituals brought to America by African slaves, some of whom did come from Mali, a
country with a rich heritage of varied, intricate, impassioned music."
...and Wikipedia:
"Many of these blues elements, such as the call-and-response format, can be traced back to the music of Africa. The use of melismaand a wavy, nasal intonation also suggests a connection between the music of West and Central Africa and the blues. The belief that blues is historically derived from the West African music including from Mali is reflected in Martin Scorsese’s often quoted characterization of Ali Farka Touré’s tradition as constituting "the DNA of the blues".
Maybe it is possible that these inspirations found their way to Mr. Johnson after all.
Oh... Smack!
Song and cover art are both mesmerizing...
VH1 wrote:
More of Tamikrest Please!
My plea from 3 years ago went unheard - the only song ever played from them is this one... what a shame...
More of Tamikrest Please!My plea from 3 years ago went unheard - the only song ever played from them is this one... what a shame...
KalleB wrote:
FACT
FACT
hallogallo wrote:
Love fatoumata diawara
Love fatoumata diawara
SmackDaddy wrote:
You do realize that the blues began long before Taj Majal and Ry Cooder were born right? I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
But this band is from southern Algeria. Didn't realize that Tinariwen was only the first in this musical genre from Algeria.
You do realize that the blues began long before Taj Majal and Ry Cooder were born right? I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
But this band is from southern Algeria. Didn't realize that Tinariwen was only the first in this musical genre from Algeria.
This is a lovely little palette-cleanser after "Champagne Supernova". A bit like a pretty sorbet after a bouncy curry. A taste of something original instead of a manufactured, yet tasty main course.
l like it !
robertolos wrote:
Listen as a dancer...
What a pain listening this song 
Listen as a dancer...
ShamanManu wrote:
use PSD then
That's simply impossible when using a net streaming appliance, like I am using now :(
use PSD then
That's simply impossible when using a net streaming appliance, like I am using now :(
robertolos wrote:
use PSD then
What a pain listening this song
use PSD then
jbuhl wrote:
Actually these guys trained in Muammar Gaddaf's army for a time. Traded in the Kalishnikov for Fendors
Glad for mankind that they made the trade but they were probably more talented as army dudes if this song is any indication.
Actually these guys trained in Muammar Gaddaf's army for a time. Traded in the Kalishnikov for Fendors
Glad for mankind that they made the trade but they were probably more talented as army dudes if this song is any indication.
dragon1952 wrote:
Actually these guys trained in Muammar Gaddaf's army for a time. Traded in the Kalishnikov for Fendors
Osama Bin Laden meets the Jefferson Airplane...ha ha. Actually , I kinda like this though.
Actually these guys trained in Muammar Gaddaf's army for a time. Traded in the Kalishnikov for Fendors
What a pain listening this song
You love to play this one & i'm alright with that. Groove-a-licious!
always glad when this one gets played
just bumped it from 7 to 8
.
Bowie just crossed my mind,
just bumped it from 7 to 8
.
Bowie just crossed my mind,
stegokitty wrote:
Here's the update on her: https://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2002/04/afghan-girl/index-text
That is quite a story. It never ceases to amaze me how unknowing I am regarding life in this world
Here's the update on her: https://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2002/04/afghan-girl/index-text
That is quite a story. It never ceases to amaze me how unknowing I am regarding life in this world
Soundman2112 wrote:
I like your reasoning here. It all stacks up.
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
As a quick answer. . .
circa 1200 - 1600 the Mandinka empire in Mali has a strong musical tradition that (some say) is still recognised in the style of Mali music today. This spreads and influences West Africa who take it onboard and develop it as their own.
This in turn is taken over to the USA by the (abhorrent) slave trade.
This in turn is what partly influenced Mr Johnson.
Now. . . where it came from before Mali is another question.
As a quick answer. . .
circa 1200 - 1600 the Mandinka empire in Mali has a strong musical tradition that (some say) is still recognised in the style of Mali music today. This spreads and influences West Africa who take it onboard and develop it as their own.
This in turn is taken over to the USA by the (abhorrent) slave trade.
This in turn is what partly influenced Mr Johnson.
Now. . . where it came from before Mali is another question.
SmackDaddy wrote:
As a quick answer. . .
circa 1200 - 1600 the Mandinka empire in Mali has a strong musical tradition that (some say) is still recognised in the style of Mali music today. This spreads and influences West Africa who take it onboard and develop it as their own.
This in turn is taken over to the USA by the (abhorrent) slave trade.
This in turn is what partly influenced Mr Johnson.
Now. . . where it came from before Mali is another question.
I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
As a quick answer. . .
circa 1200 - 1600 the Mandinka empire in Mali has a strong musical tradition that (some say) is still recognised in the style of Mali music today. This spreads and influences West Africa who take it onboard and develop it as their own.
This in turn is taken over to the USA by the (abhorrent) slave trade.
This in turn is what partly influenced Mr Johnson.
Now. . . where it came from before Mali is another question.
SmackDaddy wrote:
You do realize that the blues began long before Taj Majal and Ry Cooder were born right? I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
Can you imagine from where the ancestors of Robert Johnson come from?
You do realize that the blues began long before Taj Majal and Ry Cooder were born right? I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
Can you imagine from where the ancestors of Robert Johnson come from?
gstark33 wrote:
That set was terrific.
Mali is where the Blues originated. Taj Majal explored that with kora-player Toumani Diabaté in the great Kulanjan.and
Ry Cooder went over there to record Talking Timbuktu with guitar master Ali Farka Touré.
Two great records - but don't forget In the Heart of the Moon by Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté assissted by the Cooders (pere et fil) which is an astonishing improv or jam session between two giants that had barely met. Truly inspirational.
And there's lots more!
You do realize that the blues began long before Taj Majal and Ry Cooder were born right? I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
That set was terrific.
Mali is where the Blues originated. Taj Majal explored that with kora-player Toumani Diabaté in the great Kulanjan.and
Ry Cooder went over there to record Talking Timbuktu with guitar master Ali Farka Touré.
Two great records - but don't forget In the Heart of the Moon by Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté assissted by the Cooders (pere et fil) which is an astonishing improv or jam session between two giants that had barely met. Truly inspirational.
And there's lots more!
You do realize that the blues began long before Taj Majal and Ry Cooder were born right? I'm curious to how Robert Johnson was influenced by music from Mali and just exactly did he manage to even hear it much less hear of it.
Kind of hypnotic. I like it.
Love music from Mali. From ancient Kora to blues (full circle, yes?) guitar. So richly evocative.
More of Tamikrest Please! gstark33 wrote:
That set was terrific.
Mali is where the Blues originated. Taj Majal explored that with kora-player Toumani Diabaté in the great Kulanjan.and
Ry Cooder went over there to record Talking Timbuktu with guitar master Ali Farka Touré.
Two great records - but don't forget In the Heart of the Moon by Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté assissted by the Cooders (pere et fil) which is an astonishing improv or jam session between two giants that had barely met. Truly inspirational.
And there's lots more!
I saw Taj Mahal play a couple of years ago, an outstanding live artist! My partner who had never heard of him was blown away.
That set was terrific.
Mali is where the Blues originated. Taj Majal explored that with kora-player Toumani Diabaté in the great Kulanjan.and
Ry Cooder went over there to record Talking Timbuktu with guitar master Ali Farka Touré.
Two great records - but don't forget In the Heart of the Moon by Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté assissted by the Cooders (pere et fil) which is an astonishing improv or jam session between two giants that had barely met. Truly inspirational.
And there's lots more!
I saw Taj Mahal play a couple of years ago, an outstanding live artist! My partner who had never heard of him was blown away.
Music isn't just rock.
It's what spirit moves you at that moment in time.
The flow of good Karma
It's what spirit moves you at that moment in time.
The flow of good Karma
Nice retort ! And thanks for that info.....most enlightening Keep up the great (sound) work. J.
denmom wrote:
That set was terrific.
Mali is where the Blues originated. Taj Majal explored that with kora-player Toumani Diabaté in the great Kulanjan.and
Ry Cooder went over there to record Talking Timbuktu with guitar master Ali Farka Touré.
Two great records - but don't forget In the Heart of the Moon by Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté assissted by the Cooders (pere et fil) which is an astonishing improv or jam session between two giants that had barely met. Truly inspirational.
And there's lots more!
C'mon, RP, this set is really not cutting it.
That set was terrific.
Mali is where the Blues originated. Taj Majal explored that with kora-player Toumani Diabaté in the great Kulanjan.and
Ry Cooder went over there to record Talking Timbuktu with guitar master Ali Farka Touré.
Two great records - but don't forget In the Heart of the Moon by Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté assissted by the Cooders (pere et fil) which is an astonishing improv or jam session between two giants that had barely met. Truly inspirational.
And there's lots more!
Well seen you haven't listened to Ali Farke Toure - like - Rock !
Would love to know the translated lyrics to this song. A search to find the lyrics came up empty. From the French version of Wikipedia (translated):
"Toumast is a group native of Niger of music of Tuareg blues founded in years 1990 by Ag Keyna Foamed. Toumast means people, the nation in Tamasheq."
They speak Tuareg. Again, from the French version of Wikipedia (translated):
"Tuareg or tamacheq is a group of alternatives Berber - tamacheq, it tamahaq and it tamajaq (or tamajaght), spoken by Tuareg (the singular term is “Targui” in the masculine, and “Targuia” or “Targuie” with female). It thus belongs to the family of Afro-Asian languages. The Tuareg alternatives are only Berber group to have preserved the form written ofalphabet libyco-Berber, also called tifinagh.
"Toumast is a group native of Niger of music of Tuareg blues founded in years 1990 by Ag Keyna Foamed. Toumast means people, the nation in Tamasheq."
They speak Tuareg. Again, from the French version of Wikipedia (translated):
"Tuareg or tamacheq is a group of alternatives Berber - tamacheq, it tamahaq and it tamajaq (or tamajaght), spoken by Tuareg (the singular term is “Targui” in the masculine, and “Targuia” or “Targuie” with female). It thus belongs to the family of Afro-Asian languages. The Tuareg alternatives are only Berber group to have preserved the form written ofalphabet libyco-Berber, also called tifinagh.
"It is spoken in the area about The Sahel, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and also in North Africa, Algeria and Libya where it is called tamahaq. It is spoken by approximately 5 million people."
Native land occupied by the Tuaregs:
Osama Bin Laden meets the Jefferson Airplane...ha ha. Actually , I kinda like this though.
denmom wrote:
I'm kind of curious as to how many consecutive songs you'll rate at 1.
Apparently, just three.
C'mon, RP, this set is really not cutting it.
I'm kind of curious as to how many consecutive songs you'll rate at 1.
Apparently, just three.
C'mon, RP, this set is really not cutting it.
TerryS wrote:
Here's the update on her: https://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2002/04/afghan-girl/index-text
The cover is definitely reminiscent of the Time Life cover of the Afghani girl from a quarter century ago.
Here's the update on her: https://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2002/04/afghan-girl/index-text
4
Barely a three. PSD time
The cover is definitely reminiscent of the Time Life cover of the Afghani girl from a quarter century ago.
Most chilled! Not sure if many of your American listeners will appreciate good World music though ...
xnavy wrote:
This is why I listen to RP. Musicians who you would never hear of are here
....Make it stop.steely dan, rikki don't lose that number?!
This time this title pops up while a Steely Dan song is playing.
His Royal Billness?
His Royal Billness?
Love the vibe!
Much appreciation ion for this great set of tunes!
Much appreciation ion for this great set of tunes!
ShamanManu wrote:
Best name for a cocktail, ever.
def Elbow, Grounds For Divorce!
Best name for a cocktail, ever.
def Elbow, Grounds For Divorce!
Hmmm... wrong tag here? I'd bet the farm that this was an Elbow song...
This is why I listen to RP. Musicians who you would never hear of are here
Her eyes captivated me. Here's a follow up on her fate as of Dec. 2017 -
https://www.nationalgeographic...
Thank You for the info!