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Tissilawen
A homegrown gnawa act.
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TissilaWen is a young band originary from Tassili N'Ajjer - Djanet in the Algerian Sahara. The band is formed in 2008 after the musical encounter between Bakrin Timlfati (guitar and vocals) and Cheikh Taberni (guitar and vocals), joined by Manou Othmani (bass guitar), Abdelwahab Tonnsu (guitar), Smman Mefatih, Khamed Kadou and Youssef Herouini (percussions : djembé, cajón, calabash) Mixing blues, rock and reggae rythms, with the wind of Sahara desert, their songs are about their "Toumast" (People in Tamasheq language), love of life and the vast expanse of their home, Ténéré.
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What kind of music does Tissilawen play?+
Tissilawen plays gnawa. TissilaWen is a young band originary from Tassili N'Ajjer - Djanet in the Algerian Sahara.
What are Tissilawen live shows like?+
Tissilawen's live sets are loose and exploratory - consistent in quality but rarely identical night to night.
Who are the members of Tissilawen?+
Tissilawen is a 2-piece group: Bakrin Timlfati, Cheikh Taberni.
When is Tissilawen performing next?+
Tissilawen plays Cabaret Sauvage in Paris on Saturday 12 September.
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