TARTIT

Abacabok

2007-01-23

A tuareg band consisting of five women and four men residing in the Timbuktu region. The women sit and play the rhythm while the men, veiled, sing and play instruments. Tuareg society is one of the few in Africa that allow women to choose their husbands. Produced by the Congotronics guy in his mobile studio in the middle of the desert.

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 09/2008

    Various Artists-Calypsoul 70: Caribbean and Calypso Crossover 1969-1979
    Calypsoul 70: Caribbean and Calypso Crossover 1969-1979

  • reviewed 05/2015

    Horseman
    Dawn of the Dread

  • reviewed 12/2005

    Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band
    Rhumba Buhaina

  • reviewed 09/2007

    DABY TOURE
    Stereo Spirit

  • reviewed 01/2005

    Astor Piazzolla
    The Rough Guide to Astor Piazzolla

  • reviewed 08/2012

    LEON FOSTER THOMAS
    Brand New Mischief

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.