Tamikrest

Bridging the gap between African traditional music and American blues and rock influences, Tamikrest are a group from the Western African nation of Mali. Tamikrest's sound speaks of a global perspective, but the group's lyrical message is a reflection of the violence and chaos that have been visited upon their homeland, and their profound desire for peace and unity. Tamikrest were founded by guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Ousmane Ag Mossa, who as a member of the Tuareg people of the Southern Sahara has faced discrimination and witnessed war in his hometown of Kidal nearly...