Tamikrest - Tisnant an Chatma

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Tamikrest means “crossing” in the language of the Kel Tamashek, a traditionally nomadic Saharan people that are commonly referred to as the Tuaregs. It is an apt name for a band that so successfully merges the values of their timeless culture with the sounds and visions they have encountered on a headlong journey to the concert stages and ipods of the world.
Since the band emerged onto the international scene four years ago with their debut album “Adagh”, they have been in constant motion, moving between the Sahara and Europe as though these places were next-door neighbors. All the while, during this same time period, their homeland has suffered increasingly profound and catastrophic events. Originally hailing from Kidal, in the northeast of Mali, as the result of ongoing war, persecution and political collapse most of the band now lives in exile in Algeria.
These last years have been intensely vivid for Tamikrest, defined as they have been by both tragic sadness (families and friends turned refugees, the brutal imposition of Sharia law in their hometown) and collective growth (their musical dreams building one upon another).
Their new album “Chatma”, their third, deftly navigates these experiences and fashions them into a fully persuasive and poetic musical document. The album is filled with sober reflection, moral indignation, musical experimentation, cultural celebration and the kick of rock and roll.
“Chatma” is also Tamikrest’s first album to be wholly written around a defined theme. In Tamashek “Chatma” means “Sisters” and the band has dedicated the album in their own words to: “the courage of the Tuareg women, who have ensured both their children's survival and the morals of their fathers and brothers.”
The opening track “Tisnant an Chatma (The suffering of my sisters)” is a heartbreaking homage: « Who can estimate the suffering felt by the soul / of one who sees her sisters exhausted from waiting/ of one who sees her sisters exhausted from waiting between countries, in deep distress /and daily oppression? «
Fittingly for an album so lyrically evocative, “Chatma “ also delivers Tamikrest's most wide-screen and wide-ranging sonic statement to date. The infectious, sing-along rock stylings of "Imanin bas zihoun", the acoustic seduction of “Adounia tabarat”, the Pink Floyd influenced montage "Assikal" and the lush, melancholy ambiance of the albums finale, “Timtar”, all add up to a sustained audio adventure. Echoes of dub, blues, psychedelia, funk and even art-rock are seamlessly weaved by Tamikrest into their increasingly individual take on the Tuareg musical tradition.
And on an album where the title translates as "Sisters", it makes perfect sense that this time around we hear the full emergence of the haunting voice of female vocalist Wonou Walet Sidati in tandem with lead vocalist Ousmane Ag Mossa. A new guitarist, Paul Salvagnac has also joined the band, bringing with him fresh textures and possibilities.
Contemporary Tuareg music has produced several unforgettable albums in recent years and "Chatma" certainly deserves to be ranked with these. But one also gets the sense, when listening to “Chatma” that there is something uniquely innovative and exploratory about Tamikrest's musical quest and that at last they have stepped into a wide-open space of their own.

[@alassanemohamed7334]

I am Tuareg from Niger and I am Amazigh too but I study in Morocco. and I am very happy to see other nationalities love Tuareg music

[@palitodeyerba]

best guitar music nowadays, cheers from South America.

[@galileor.cuevas9739]

Best guitar music nowadays is made in the Tamazgha. Greetings from Mexico.

[@abdelazizzaak2435]

Welcome in Morroco

[@markwhite2207]

I'm a po' white boy from the rural Midlands of England and this music speaks to me, I don't care why... Long live the blues x

[@Premium_Gate_Trading]

I love ❤ Touareg blues since 15 years . I'm from Geneva Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@ABOUBACRENEAG]

We love you to ✌🏼✌🏼

[@alilouahidi7257]

Im an Amazigh North African from Morocco 🇲🇦. honestly ,The Amazighs are frankly one of the most peaceful people in the world. Our ancestors coexisted with all religions and all African and European and arabic races. Much love for all humanity over the world♥️. Enough of wars and racism and hate

[@alilouahidi7257]

@@DusanRodic much love and peace ✌🏻❤️

[@motmagique]

Haha vous êtes toujours la à grater

[@GuillermoHernandez-km4rt]

We're all a big family, we just don't have come to realize it at its fullest! :D

[@mohammedelaminefares2599]

Love and peace to you bro !! ❤ ❤❤❤❤❤ from algeria

[@RobertStarkey2010]

I'm Amazigh bloodied to Morocco 🇲🇦 and Mozabites in Algeria 🇩🇿 🙌

[@brahimbouzallou6262]

موسيقاي المفضلة.. أوتار تلامس نغماتها روحي❤️ تحية من أعماق قلبي الى كل أمازيغ العالم والطوارق..

[@salahvlog8902]

I'm Salah from Marocco desert mhamid lghzlan ❤️ I'm berber Man and this is sweetie music and talk about the life in Sahara tamikrest you are the best like imrhan good luck 🤞❤️

[@sabrinazouagui4532]

Toujours aussi émouvant et puissant Tamikrest ! Merci d'exister 💖

[@OMA0816]

I’m Egyptian and crazy about Tuareq music !!! ❤❤❤

[@rvstberryrirror2917]

love from Indonesia!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@abdullahimohammedali929]

Music has No boundries. Greating from Somaliland /Norway

[@abdullahimohammedali929]

I can feel the pain Freedom for all

[@vcarcuro]

One of the best songs I've ever heard.

[@dreefa111]

my roots, my identity, my land, my country, my culture, I love you Algeria

[@dreefa111]

@Son Of Rabat algeria is a mix of cultures, and heritage,Touareg heritage is one of them, touareg inhabits differents countries, Algeria is one them, no one is claiming total ownership of the people or where they belong, because they belong to a vast area in the sahara, but the culture is a human heritage,a nd they are a part of the algerian culture, no one can denies this,

[@annf7519]

They are from Mali

[@saralouahid6044]

They’re from Mali actually

[@katsarmohamedsaid2438]

Actually they are from Arlit Niger not Algeria nor Mali

[@GopalVenkatesan]

KZbin music recommended me this when I was listening to Bombino and wow the music and the song is so amazing it makes me listen to it all day. So soothing, soul touching.

[@benaliissameddine5697]

love you brothers from TUNISIA

[@yusufdogru5204]

While listening, it's like Jeff Beck is playing, it makes me feel indescribable, it's like a jewel.

[@fergayun999]

stealing?

[@yusufdogru5204]

​@@fergayun999No, sorry for the translation error.

[@geneg3518]

Translation The suffuring of my sisters ( Tisnant an Chatma ) Others have been beaten in their own bodies We can no longer accept this fact They did this today , and despite everything we will march tomorrow and the day after... We women will march as long as women have not recovered their freedom on this earth We will march in Azawad Who can estimate the suffuring felt by the soul ? Of one who sees her sisters exhausted from waiting Of one who sees her sisters exhausted from waiting between countries , in deep distress And daily oppression ? The Sisters are waiting for their freedom Which is hindered by the discord sown in their brothers ' breasts , And which prevents agreement

[@Kkinder-lh3sc]

Thank you

[@daughterofthecreator2585]

Appreciate the translation 🙏

[@aishatailford3947]

Thank you

[@safwanemimouni4919]

I need the translation Of Imzad Tinariwen

[@jasminazarkovic5436]

Thank You !

[@connieweiss376]

Thunder and lightening, exotic. It's draws me in an takes me to my special place.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤💙💚♥🐱

[@barbeeska]

😽

[@ladelladelh256]

beautifull song... great band..... Amazigh du Rif....

[@davemalherbe7982]

This song sends me places I haven't been. That cleverly interwoven guitar !!!

[@soumeyameniai5888]

Juste Magnifique, un vrai Coup de cœur ❤❤❤❤

[@isaak3267]

Magnifique

[@sosmansal]

That's the Album of Chatma Excellent top album indeed Regards To Tamikrest. ..

[@martinlatvian5538]

Long life to all the travelers! Look at the Moon and Stars and sing!

[@geneg3518]

Traduction La souffrance de mes soeurs " certaines ont été blessées d'autres frappées , meurtries dans leurs chairs , Nous ne pouvons plus accepter cela Ils le font aujourd'hui et malgré tout , nous marcherons demain et après demain ... nous marcherons tant que les femmes ne retrouverons pas la liberté sur leur terre . Nous marcherons dans l'Azawad " Qui peut estimer la souffrance de l'âme de celui qui observe ses soeurs épuisées par la contrainte de vivre un tel sort de celui qui observe ses soeurs épuisées par l'errance entre les pays , dans la profonde douleur et l'oppression quotidienne ? Attendant une libération que freine une haine entre frères hostiles à toute entente

[@sabrinazouagui4532]

Merciiiiii pour la traduction ! C'est ce que je cherchais !

[@mohammedelaminefares2599]

Merci pour la traduction

[@ruukey281]

Merci ca apporte bcp a l'appréciation de la musique

[@آسآمهہآلملوگيے]

اكبر فنان مجاهد في سبيل الوطن ازواد تسلم تمكريست ارهيقاي هولن هولن 😙

[@sharonlaughingwater7809]

Now this makes me cry every time I hear it I love yet I can only go by how it moves me and I do not know the language I want to know some of these things that are not clear to me those with understanding I will not need to go forward I will appreciate your knowledge~..

[@Cystlib]

I just discovered this and this is amazing! Love it

[@iznasen]

That's a song from the heart

[@joefreiburg2716]

Diese Mischung aus diversen Stilen ist einfach grandios! Geile Musik!!

[@enzotommasi6512]

wow so moving excellent

[@ramussam7172]

la plus belle musique douce du monde

[@gosiamaciejczyk8505]

love your music , songs and yours

[@talatatalatay]

ازوادي حر مر من هنا ..... تحية كل تناروين .. قال هذا المغني الصواب .. تسننت أجمان اركيادن شتمن الضشنين اظكظن .

[@maxx23AK]

flight of the soul

[@connieweiss376]

This music touches me in all the right places. It's hot.👍👍👍👍💚💙❤♥🐱👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alphred2595]

I love thes music

[@aspion89]

Hearing Hendrix in this.... 💓💓💓💓

[@yusufdogru5204]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Definitely..

[@elpadrinoconte158]

A Blus from The deep desr of Algeria

[@Jakybrone]

Le bassiste est mon voisin !!! Yessss

[@ErikamGar]

Amazing! 😍

[@matthieucaravaca36]

J’ai connu cette belle chanson grâce a Couleur 3🙂

[@labedsofiane6030]

لتلك العينين الحزينة اسير ....

[@andresaguilar4409]

Electrical and totally facinating.

[@armin5493]

Magnifique ! ❤

[@gimi5383]

I could totally be in this band

[@ВалерийМиллер-з4у]

Супер!

[@hasanbatay3633]

عنيية جميلة مع تمكريست.😍😍

[@mrlhbal36]

Azul imazighn

[@geneg3518]

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 de France

[@_anas_a__]

Love you brothers, from Morocco.

[@gryff42]

I'd love an instrumental of this!

[@kheirofodel5131]

great song from Algerian désert

[@paulasaumann2025]

De lux 🤩👌❤️🍀✨✨✨✨🦄

[@hof13man15]

Prefect 🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@permutations157]

Ford

[@jkl.guitar]

amazing guitar!!!

[@sosmansal]

Chatma Means My Sister

[@djallalabbes1221]

En kabyle on dit weltma ,cest presque pareil

[@abdellahabdou5145]

Chatma veut dire mes sœurs

[@goytayibarek]

In which language

[@sosmansal]

@@goytayibarek this language is called " Tamasheq ".. It's a language which belongs to Tuareg people which lives in subsaharan of africa

[@sosmansal]

@@goytayibarek where are you from dear Goyta?

[@retepkoweips1237]

The guitar is similar to Mark Knopfler (english jew, celtic and american folk influence), in a spiritual and psychodelic north african Kontext. Impressing!!!

[@معلومة-ط2ك]

Tanmirt

[@marianavera9297]

Terrific!!!

[@Thomas-pt3bp]

🇨🇵❤

[@meriemmedjber1904]

❤❤❤ 2021......9021❤ ALGERIA❤

[@meriemmedjber1904]

Kowa ❤

[@MaMa-uv7yd]

So entertaining

[@abridamqran]

Tin hin hinan

[@السماحاخياسمحليكنتمخطئ]

Takna holan

[@YasinMilli]

From Turkey

[@hichemfethallah8597]

azul imazighan anda malan

[@Seelyfe]

This is about freedom for women in the middle east.

[@muckyguru]

Can someone please translate this into English

[@حوسينتينيري]

🌹🌹🌹

[@fatimtatamtamsndasik562]

♥️♥️💯

[@مطرمطرمطر]

Top

[@looklook8219]

😍😍💪❤❤

[@rbati6857]

Amazigh 4ever

[@connieweiss376]

This is hot, seductive, wow it's amazing, it makes me want to shake it up. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤💚💙♥🐱😎cool

[@alphred2595]

Connie Weiss hello can you tell me in wathssap thes is my nember [phone]

[@mustafajuventino9964]

7allab va @@alphred2595

[@hichemtem6925]

الاخت. Shatma

[@bnx4413]

😘😘😘

[@احمدبلو-ز5ه]

Azawad 3as✌️

[@yassinesaoud7015]

اغنية زوينة بلحق مافهمتهاش

[@mustafabarabas6731]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rifisnotmorocco]

🤩🐪🤩

[@achafegagibrahim6463]

😥

[@yassinelhalaoui]

ayyuz &TANMMIRT

[@kirstenlogan5175]

The Matador The Crossing مصارع الثيران المعبر

[@frankiesunswept]

RAD

[@davidosef7792]

🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

[@KarinKnospe-b5i]

Subsahara

[@mohammedassalik9823]

Ikna

[@adaghfils]

Les targuias

[@abdeallahatrou1499]

imazigh

[@ramussam7172]

Magnifique

[@مطرمطرمطر]

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