Tamikrest

The Profile

Tamikrest is a Tuareg band from the Kidal region of Mali, formed in 2006, blending desert blues, tishoumaren and rock influences.

Kidal (released on Glitterbeat) was recorded in Bamako and produced by Mark Mulholland (mixed by David Odlum). Chris Eckman produced earlier work including Toumastin and the debut Adagh. The band's music is tied to Tuareg culture and the tishoumaren tradition.

DeBaser publishes two reviews of Tamikrest focusing on the albums Kidal and Toumastin. Reviewers highlight the band's desert-blues / tishoumaren sound, political and cultural themes, and a stylistic return to traditional Tuareg forms. Both reviews give the albums favorable ratings and note influences like Tinariwen and Ali Farka Touré.