Algeria's Imarhan celebrate resilience and tradition through globally informed desert rock
On their latest release, Imarhan weave modern global influences together with springy rhythms, sinuous vocals, and nimble guitar lines.
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On their latest release, Imarhan weave modern global influences together with springy rhythms, sinuous vocals, and nimble guitar lines.
TROY - On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Algerian Tuareg desert rock quintet Imarhan will give a rare and very special performance at No Fun. The show continues No Fun's commitment to bringing new and exciting musical acts to the area that you will not hear anywhere else. This is not a show you want ...
"Aboogi", on the City Slang label, is the latest release from Imarhan. Hailing from southern Algeria, Imarhan are one of the many bands that have emerged from the Tameshek diaspora. Like the majority of the groups that have come to international attention, Imarhan see their music as an opportunity to preserve the culture and history of their people. By Richard Marcus
Desert rock's Imarhan have always been strongest for their subtleties, and never more so than on the immaculately crafted tracks of 'Aboogi'.