Tinariwen

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 77 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Tinariwen is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth seeing. Tinariwen concert reviews describe live shows and performances as powerful, consistent, vibrant, graceful, captivating, and infectious. Tinariwen is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Tinariwen concerts? Tinariwen concerts usually last an hour and a half.

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On tour

Le Tube - Les Bourdaines, Seignosse, France (April 10); Casa da Música, Porto, Portugal (April 13); LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisboa, Portugal (April 14); Sala But, Madrid, Spain (April 16); Sala La Paloma, Barcelona, Spain (April 17); Paloma / SMAC de Nîmes, Nimes, France (April 18); Alcatraz, Milano, Italy (April 20); Auditorium Parco della Musica, Roma, Italy (April 21); Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium (May 5); TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands (May 7); Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione, Paris, France (May 8); Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione, Paris, France (May 9); Le MeM, Rennes, France (May 11); Le Bikini, Ramonville-Saint-Agne, France (May 12); Le Rocher de Palmer, Cenon, France (May 13); National Palace of Culture, Sofia, Bulgaria (May 15); Hall; Floyd Live Venue, Padova, Italy; Athens, Greece (April 22; May 16); Palác Akropolis; 02 Forum Kentish Town, Prague, Czech Republic; London, United Kingdom (April 24; May 18); Arena Wien; The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Wien, Austria; Gateshead, United Kingdom (April 25; May 19)

Artist Info

Genre

global

Origin

Kidal, Mali (1982 - present)

Bio

Tinariwen, Tenere, the desert) is a Tuareg music group, originating from Tessalit in the Adrar des Ifoghas, a region shared between southern Algeria and northern Mali.

Has Performed With

Tunng, Dengue Fever

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Strange Carolinas (USA)

July 23, 2024

Philadelphia's own BASIC, Chris Forsyth on guitar, Nick Millevoi on baritone guitar and drum machine, and Patrick Avery on percussion and electronics, delivered an electrifying set as the opening act for Tinariwen. BASIC's performance was marked by a dynamic fusion of rock, jazz, and funk

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

May 30, 2024

Tinariwen is not desert rock, as in Yawning Man, Kyuss and QTSA, but desert blues, a synthesis of traditional West African music, funneled through guitar-fusion, with an influence of blues and Americana.

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Ambient Light (New Zealand)

May 30, 2024

In a spectacular display of passionate and driven musicality, the powers of Tinariwen and support act LEAO asserted the status of indigenous voices, proudly defiant in the face of those who would seek their marginalisation, if not complete silencing.

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The Arts Desk (UK)

July 21, 2023

100

The world needs more bands like Tinariwen, spreading good vibes to all

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Music-News.com (UK)

June 24, 2023

100

“Comment dit-on bonsoir en Allemand?”

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Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

November 12, 2019

An Audience With The True Soul Rebels. Report: Pat Carty.

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Twin Cities Media (USA)

August 16, 2018

I felt a bit ashamed for my role in the travesty that sees phenomenal touring acts play to small crowd while one hit wonders make millions of dollars.

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