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Tinariwen's New Album Amplifies Tuareg Voices and Struggles

3/14/2026

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Tinariwen, formed in 1979, is based in Algeria after fleeing Mali due to violence by the military and Wagner mercenaries, addressing refugee status through music.
Their Hoggar album laments abuses and calls for autonomy.
The group emphasizes female voices with new singers at the Aboogi studio.
Co-founder Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni explains mission to raise awareness of the Tuareg plight and preserve cultural heritage through music.

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Story summary

Tinariwen, formed in 1979, is based in Algeria after fleeing Mali due to violence by the military and Wagner mercenaries, addressing refugee status through music.
Their Hoggar album laments abuses and calls for autonomy.
The group emphasizes female voices with new singers at the Aboogi studio.
Co-founder Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni explains mission to raise awareness of the Tuareg plight and preserve cultural heritage through music.