Tinariwen: Elwan

Title: Elwan
Artist: Tinariwen
Label: Epitaph
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 045778746712
Genre: International

Vinyl LP pressing with digital download. For the last five years, Tinariwen have been busy criss-crossing the globe bringing their triumpant tours to all five continents and expanding their audience. During this time their beloved homeland in the Adrar des Ifoghas, a Saharan mountain range that straddles the border between north-eastern Mali and southern Algeria has, in effect, been transformed into a conflict zone, a place where nobody can venture without putting themselves in danger. These conflicts have forced the band into exile to record their 8th album, Elwan. A few friends dropped in during the sessions to add some magic to a few tracks including, Kurt Vile (electric guitar), Mark Lanegan (Vocals on 'Nànnuflày'), Matt Sweeney (electric guitar) and producer/guitarist, Alain Johannes (Cigarbox guitar). Sessions were also recorded in Morocco, where the band were accompanied by local musicians, in a land where they are considered musical legends.

Tracks:
1.1 Tiwàyyen
1.2 Sastanàqqàm
1.3 Nizzagh Ijbal
1.4 Hayati
1.5 Ittus
1.6 TÉNÉRÉ TÀQQÀL
1.7 Imidiwàn N-Àkall-In
1.8 Talyat
1.9 Assàwt
1.10 Arhegh Ad Annàgh
1.11 Nànnuflày