SUBJECT: Tinariwen

LOCATION: The Green Room at Higher Ground (South Burlington, Vermont)

CAMERA: Canon Mark 1D IIN

LENS: Canon 24-105mm F4 IS L series

DATE: Nov 22, 2007

Jacob Edgar of the record label Cumbancha, in conjunction with the worldmusic label Putumayo, brought yet another great show to Higher Ground'sShowcase Lounge back on November 22nd. Tinariwen is a musical act formed in 1982 in Moammar al-Qadhafi's camps ofTuareg rebels. They play in the Tishoumaren ("music of the unemployed")style, and sing mostly in the French and Tamashek languages. Their songsmostly cover the subject of independence for their people from thegovernment of Mali. They are said to be the first Tuareg band to useelectric guitars. 

http://www.tinariwen.com/

http://www.cumbancha.com/welcome.php

http://www.putumayo.com/

I'm not sure if and when Jacob is planning on showcasing another great worldmusic talent to the Burlington area, but if he does - you really shouldcheck it out.  His recent showcases have featured the likes of performerssuch as Andy Palacio, Dobet Gnahoré and Vieux Farka Touré.  These shows arenot to be missed. 

Lighting was provided by a Dynalite head fired thru a softbox. 

J. Michael Worthington, Jr.

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