Terakaft

An evening of searing desert blues with Tuareg/Tamasheq band Terakaft (meaning "caravan" in Tamasheq). The stark, harsh conditions of the Sahara permeates their riffs, and the group embodies all that is wild and free in desert blues today. After forming as an offshot of TInariwen, Terakaft have taken the electric guitar and put their own mark on the music, music that serves as a rallying call for the youth of a country torn asunder by conflict. Ther new album Kel Tamasheq, produced by Tinariwen producer Justin Adams, showcases their continuing development as a vital force in global guitar-driven rock.

"Where so much in this style gets by on groove and attitude, Terakaft have variety, musicianship and well-crafted melodies on their side." (fRoots)