a r t i s t : Group Bombino
t i t l e : Guitars From Agadez Vol. 2
d a t e : 2009
l a b e l : Sublime Frequencies
c a t : SF046
s o u r c e : Vinyl
g e n r e : Ethnic / Folk / Psychedelic Rock
r l s. d a t e : Feb/2009
t r a c k s : 09
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 50,3 MB
_______________________________________________________________________
Group Bombino is the latest salvo from the Agadez music scene.
Led by the guitar virtuoso Omara Mochtar (Bombino), the
groupÆs debut LP-- Volume two in the Guitars from Agadez
series, represents the latest chapter in the modern sound of
the Tuareg revolution. As of 2008, the Tuareg rebellion is in
full force again, and Bombino is in exile to parts unknown.
Agadez has been cut off from the rest of Niger. The only road
that connects this legendary city with the rest of the country
is littered with land mines and the only escorts are the
military. This music and its messages of hope, justice, and
desire for validation of the Kel Tamachek way of life ring
louder than ever. Group Bombino are gaining mythic status in
and around the Tuareg community for their incendiary live
performances. Coming from the same scene as Group Inerane and
sharing some of the same musicians, Group Bombino showcase
both sides of the Tuareg Guitar style. Side one features the
ôDry Guitarö sound, an unplugged selection of songs sung among
the dunes and stars of the Tenere desert. Side two showcases
the electric fury of the full band, a melding of heavy,
psychedelic guitar heroics with a raw garage sound, back beat
percussion, all swirling in extended trance rock moves.
Recorded live and unfiltered in Agadez and the surrounding
desert in early 2007, with the bandÆs equipment powered by
generators and an unflinching dedication to the rebellion,
Group BombinoÆs music transcends any influence and ignites the
raw passion of its message to the outside world. This is a
one-time pressing of 1,500 copies. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl
and comes in a gatefold full color jacket stocked with great
photos of the musicians and liner notes by Hisham Mayet.
_______________________________________________________________________
01-Tenere [04:14]
02-Imuhar [05:31]
03-Kamoutalia [05:14]
04-Amidinine [04:39]
05-Boghassa [04:05]
06-Imouhare [04:05]
07-Issitchilane [03:57]
08-Kamu Telyat [03:56]
09-Eronafene Tihoussayene [04:55]
-------
40:36 min