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20 World Music Rebels
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A bunch of myths have been steadily building around this collective of blue-turbaned Touaregs, fierce nomadic tribesmen who allegedly broke bread with Gadaffi and charged into the fray, Stratocaster over one shoulder, Kalashnikov over the other. But while there is some truth in the whispers, Tinariwen's real story is one of exile and alienation, of hope and freedom. It's a story that began during the Touareg rebellion of 1963, was focused by their formation in 1982, and is garnering international attention in tandem with their fame. Tinariwen call for political and social awareness and pride in the Touareg identity, and are influencing the Sahara's Generatation X in the process. Their appeal cuts across genres: world, rock, blues and- with their DIY aesthetic-punk. 08/01/07 >> go there
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