KUALA LUMPUR: Legendary Grammy Award-winning world music band Tinariwen will be returning to Malaysia for its second performance in a concert at JioSpace in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on Dec 15.
The upcoming show which begins at 8.30pm is part of the ensemble's 2023 Asian Tour with stopovers that include India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Thailand.
Tinariwen is a collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali.
The musicians are pioneers of a musical genre called Assouf, also known as the Sahara Blues, which blends ancient Tuareg melodies and rhythms with electric guitars and soaring vocals.
With a career that spans decades, Tinariwen continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences globally with its unique sound that effortlessly combines traditional Tuareg music with modern influences.
Hailed as one of the most outstanding and innovative bands in the world music scene, Tinariwen promises a night of mesmerising music that will transport audiences to the breathtaking landscapes of the Sahara.
The concert will showcase songs from their latest album, Amatssou, which has garnered widespread acclaim for its deeply-felt lyrics and rhythmic melodies, as well as some of their well-known compositions.
Opening acts for the concert include the drummers of Chinna Rasa Urumee Melum Masana Kali and ethnic Borneo band, Nading Rhapsody
Tickets, priced from RM200 to RM350. The event is presented by Pusaka and the Embassy of the Republic of France.