The Tuareg band Tinariwen have announced their new album, Amatssou, which will be released on May 19 via Wedge. They’ve also shared its lead single, ‘Tenere Den’, which is accompanied by an Alexis Jamet-directed visual. Check it out below.
Marking the band’s ninth studio LP, Amatssou was produced by Daniel Lanois and recorded in Djanet, an oasis in the desert of southern Algeria located in Tassili N’Ajjer National Park. It features contributions from Jack White collaborator Fats Kaplin, Wes Corbett, and Kabyle percussionist Amar Chaoui.
Amatssou Cover Artwork:
Amatssou Tracklist:
1. Kek Algham
2. Tenere Den
3. Arajghiyine
4. Imzad (Interlude)
5. Tidjit
6. Jayche Atarak
7. Imidiwan Mahitinam
8. Ezlan
9. Anemouhagh
10. Iket Adjen
11. Nak Idnizdjam
12. Tinde (Outro)
