Tinariwen (in Tuareg: "ⵜⵏⵔⵓⵏ"; from Tamasheq (Berber), Tenere, the desert) … Read Full Bio ↴Tinariwen (in Tuareg: "ⵜⵏⵔⵓⵏ"; from Tamasheq (Berber), Tenere, the desert) is a Tuareg music group, originating from Tessalit in the Adrar des Ifoghas, a region shared between southern Algeria and northern Mali. The band's fifth album Tassili, released in 2011, won the Award for Best World Music Album at the 54th Grammy Awards.
Formed in 1982, in strikingly unusual circumstances for a musical ensemble, Tinariwen blend ancient musical traditions with radical contemporary politics. Despite severe natural and man-made hardships, young Kel Tamashek exiles continued performing the traditional music of their Tuareg forebears in the southern Sahara while simultaneously fighting against the government of Mali.
Forced to seek an alternative to starvation and repression in drought-stricken Mali, many of these young nomads hoped to attain a better life by striking up what proved to be an uneasy alliance with Libya. The hoped-for aid in their struggle with the Mali government failed to materialize, but in the meantime some of the rebels had evolved a form of music that kept alive the music of their forefathers while simultaneously communicating radical political messages. This music is known as tishoumaren, music of the ishumar (the unemployed). Usually performed by groups of 30 and more instrumentalists and singers, tishoumaren acknowledges contemporary western music, especially rock, as well as other music forms prevalent in the Middle East, while never losing touch with the original ancient form. In some instances, players not only adapt traditional forms but also substitute modern instruments for the traditional lutes, flutes and one-string violins. The electric guitar in particular has become popular, even though circumstances demand the availability of portable generators.
The name chosen by this band, Tinariwen, means empty places, thus maintaining a further link to the vast desert regions of the southern Sahara. The musicians include Said Ag Ayad, Alhassane Ag Touhami, Eyadou Ag Leche, Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, Abdallah Ag Lamida, Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni and Bassa Walet Abdoumou.
The music itself is spare and haunting, an aural reflection of those same open spaces. The lyrics of their songs, perhaps more accurately termed sung poetry, carry outspoken political thought that draws attention not only to repression in Mali, but also to the enforced exile of many and the continuing struggle for self-determination of the Tuareg nomads. Song structures are many and varied and include elemental call-and-response patterns as well as (to western ears) discordant notes that call to mind the blue notes favoured by western blues and jazz players overlaid upon a solid four-beat rhythmic foundation that is itself uncommon to the region although compatible with much western popular music.
Tinariwen's first recordings were to cassette, sales and even possession of which carried harsh penalties in Mali and Algeria. In the early 00s, availability of albums encouraged more widespread awareness of the music and its underlying political messages.
Formed in 1982, in strikingly unusual circumstances for a musical ensemble, Tinariwen blend ancient musical traditions with radical contemporary politics. Despite severe natural and man-made hardships, young Kel Tamashek exiles continued performing the traditional music of their Tuareg forebears in the southern Sahara while simultaneously fighting against the government of Mali.
Forced to seek an alternative to starvation and repression in drought-stricken Mali, many of these young nomads hoped to attain a better life by striking up what proved to be an uneasy alliance with Libya. The hoped-for aid in their struggle with the Mali government failed to materialize, but in the meantime some of the rebels had evolved a form of music that kept alive the music of their forefathers while simultaneously communicating radical political messages. This music is known as tishoumaren, music of the ishumar (the unemployed). Usually performed by groups of 30 and more instrumentalists and singers, tishoumaren acknowledges contemporary western music, especially rock, as well as other music forms prevalent in the Middle East, while never losing touch with the original ancient form. In some instances, players not only adapt traditional forms but also substitute modern instruments for the traditional lutes, flutes and one-string violins. The electric guitar in particular has become popular, even though circumstances demand the availability of portable generators.
The name chosen by this band, Tinariwen, means empty places, thus maintaining a further link to the vast desert regions of the southern Sahara. The musicians include Said Ag Ayad, Alhassane Ag Touhami, Eyadou Ag Leche, Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, Abdallah Ag Lamida, Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni and Bassa Walet Abdoumou.
The music itself is spare and haunting, an aural reflection of those same open spaces. The lyrics of their songs, perhaps more accurately termed sung poetry, carry outspoken political thought that draws attention not only to repression in Mali, but also to the enforced exile of many and the continuing struggle for self-determination of the Tuareg nomads. Song structures are many and varied and include elemental call-and-response patterns as well as (to western ears) discordant notes that call to mind the blue notes favoured by western blues and jazz players overlaid upon a solid four-beat rhythmic foundation that is itself uncommon to the region although compatible with much western popular music.
Tinariwen's first recordings were to cassette, sales and even possession of which carried harsh penalties in Mali and Algeria. In the early 00s, availability of albums encouraged more widespread awareness of the music and its underlying political messages.
Riverside
Tinariwen Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Riverside' by these artists:
About Wayne In the fog I'm a non-believer Up the hill Senses come alive …
Agnes Obei Down by the river by the boats Where everybody goes to…
Agnes Obel (Niklas Thal Bootleg Remix) Down by the river by the boats Where everybody goes to…
Agnes Obel - Topic Down by the river by the boats Where everybody goes to…
America Living on the riverside Taking it all in my stride…
Amit Sagie Riverside Sitting by a Riverside Watching all the ships go …
Andrea Wright Moved uptown this fall To get out of my mind…
Answer Sheet Riverside wake me up, push me down then we play along betwee…
Ariel Arbisser Got this song been swimming through my head for awhile…
Barrie James ONeill I seen you walk along the riverside I seen you walk…
Ben Liebrand Riverside motherfucker Riverside motherfucker Riverside, r…
Blue Dogs Yonder goes Jimmy He's got a new ride See him winding on…
Culture Where is the love to be found, oh People? Nowhere around... …
Daniel Desnoyers Riverside motherfucker Riverside motherfucker Riverside, r…
Danielle Cormier Just around the bend You'll find a little hidden gem On the…
Daryll Ann There's a car by the door Can I stay or shall…
Daryll-Ann There's a car by the door Can I stay or shall…
Don Diablo & Sidney Samson Riverside motherfucker Riverside motherfucker Riverside, r…
Dusty Boots Brighter days are on their way So warm your face and…
FLEECE Why this sudden wave upon the night I should be alright But…
FRANKLIN Kirk It's Friday and my bills are due My 3 month old…
Glockianna [Glockianna: Riverside] Memphis where I dwell They can tell…
Ice Cream Boy It's been a wonderful day Much love and stories to…
Ike Ndolo feat. Steve Wilson the dark is groaning the tomb is reaching out oh, but you…
James Spaite feat. Savs I'm sure that the water won't mind if we Rest here…
Jerry Leger and the Situations Riverside tracks meet me in the pond Where my thoughts stay…
Jimmy Jimmy I remember soft summer nights Moon was shining ever so brigh…
John Gorka Time is a river With no riverside Space a sea That has no…
Johnny McEvoy I took a little stroll just the other day Down by…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Seen her get up, seen her go down Down to the…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Seen her get up, seen her go down Down to the…
Kevin Lake Every time that I hurt your soul I feel guilt…
Kid Harpoon I will wait for you, by the riverside By the river It's…
Kirk Franklin It's Friday and my bills are due My 3 month old…
Kirk Franklin & The Family It's Friday and my bills are due My 3 month old…
Lana Del Rey I seen you walk along the riverside I seen you walk…
Landry I've been looking for life Sitting here, at riverside S…
Laurent Wery vs Sir-G Hold my hand Push your feet straight through those grains of…
Lighthearted I don't know what you're thinking I can't read your mind But…
Lowrider When I first saw you baby I knew And when I…
M.V.P.'Z Here's to the perfect day With all its highs and its…
Mike beat Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Mike McClure Band Take a ride by the riverside And you feel your heart…
Mogli Hold the flowers are shaky Like a shaky, like a rose The…
Mothlite In the shadow of the riverside…
Mr A Couplet 1 Partout c la guerre : la guerre dans les…
Obél Down by the river, by the boat, Where everybody goes to…
Obel Down by the river by the boats Where everybody goes to…
October Gold Sitting by the riverside Makes me ponder What a world we liv…
Ollabelle I'm gonna lay down my burden Down by the riverside, down…
Peej Hey, bright eyes I adore What the hell Are we waiting for? …
Poison the Well Trading Back and forth our voice Is something disputed here…
Rust Riverside - a place to hide The home of peaceful minds The…
Samson Sidney & Sleeve Wizard Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Samson Sidney & Wizard Sleeve Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Sidney Sampson Feat Wizard Sleeve Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Sidney Samson Riverside motherfucker Riverside motherfucker Riverside, r…
Sidney Samson & Wizard Sleeve/Vato Gonzales/Azzido Da Bass/Steve Aoki & Zuper Blahq Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Sidney Samson (Featuring Wizard's Sleeve) Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Sidney Samson / Wizard Sleeve Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Sidney Samson And The Flexican Riverside motherfucker Riverside motherfucker Riversid…
Sidney Samson f/Wizard Sleeve Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Sidney Samson feat Wizard Sleeve Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Sidney Samson feat. Lady Bee Riverside motherfucker Riverside motherfucker Riverside, r…
Sidney Samson feat. Wizard Sleeve Riverside motherfucker Riverside motherfucker Riversid…
Sidney Samson/Wizard Sleeve Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Sorry and the Sinatras Broken bottles, broken bones crooked teeth and mathadone you…
Status Quo She left me cold and hungry by the riverside She left…
Steve Wynn Leaning over shaky ground and daring it to bring me…
Südmilch Feat. Suzi Q. Smith Well I went down by the riverside Of Jacques Baumels pretty…
Susie I'm sitting by the Riverside looking at the city lights Refl…
The Analog Affair They said your spirit rose where the water runs the lights…
The Beat Farmers When you moved up to Riverside You thought the answer was…
The Circus "Riverside Song by Atsushi Kusunoki 遠く晴れていった 天色に染めた まぶしくて ビロ…
The M's Here's to the perfect day With all its highs and its…
The Pool Boys Take me home to a place of solace and whisper…
The Sweet Lowdown Hot night at the riverside, Bellies full of gin, We gave i…
Tout de suite sur Frequence3 : Sidney Samson & Wizard Sleeve Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Transit Walking outside the gates of winter cemetery. I wonder whe…
Tujamo & Sidney Samson Riverside motherfucker Riverside motherfucker Riverside, r…
Ultimate Painting I don't need those things you do All I need is…
Various Artists I've become resistant to myself To my weaknesses and pain I'…
Will Knox oehh. I'm going home to see my friend In a chappel town…
Wizard Sleeve Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Zebra I never made it I just put it off a while Just…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Tinariwen:
Aden Osamnat Les filles sont jalouses Girls are jealous Sobkh n allah so…
Aghregh Medin I call upon the wisdom of the people of knowledge Opinions…
Aldachan Manin Tired I'm tired Of searching for that which is not I se…
Aldhechen Manin Tired I'm tired Of searching for that which is not I searc…
Amassakoul 'N' Ténéré Nak Amassakul N tenere Wer hi Ggrraw taKunt Sshmara i adutan…
Arawan Agadez, Kidal, Tamanghassat, Ingall Ikallan 'n muhagh …
Arhegh ad annagh Arhegh ad annàgh imidewan widtidawegh, djigh esdiwen Arhegh …
Arhegh Danagh Arhegh ad ànnàgh imidiwàn Wi dàr tidawàgh ad dàr djegh isdiw…
Assàwt Assàwt n- chàt-Tamashàq Itlab-nen àlhorriya D-inizdjam n-tim…
Assouf NAKID MAHEDJAK YA ASSOUF ERHLALAN What can I do with this…
Assuf D Alwa Asuf d alwa megh tisseren S el waqqen hegh anukmamnen S el…
Asuf D Alwa Nostalgie et solitude Longing and loneliness Asuf d alwa…
Chaghaybou Khaya la n manin da Khaya la tassanin da tahi nay…
Chatma Send out the rallying cry, my sisters All over the village U…
Chet Boghassa War t'islenet chet Boghassa Is n'idja daraba iyet n'igla War…
Cler Achel Jklerh achel udwer ehadh Jklerh achel udwer ehadh Lerh azama…
Djegh Ishilan Djegh ichilan dagh mane arghe3 Zinizdjoumough diha dinsegh …
Fog Edaghàn Oulhin zhaydar ahak anagh Anagh tidit hound har anagh Fog ed…
Hayati حياتي غرامي حنوا عليا شوية شوية حنوا عليا شوية شوية حياتي غر…
Iket adjen J′me bats plus, j'suis calibré j′ai un Glock J'me vé-sau, j'…
Imazeghen N Adagh It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder How I…
Imdiwanin ahi Tifhamam Friends, companions, understand me Don′t think that I'm abou…
Imidiwan Ahi Sigdim Imidiwan ma tennam dagh awa dagh enha semmen Tenere den tas-…
Imidiwan Ma Tenam What have you got to say my friends? Mes amis que…
Imidiwan Ma Tennam What have you got to say my friends? Mes amis que…
Imidiwan Mahitinam Quiere que lo mueva así, sí, sí, sí Ah-ah, es ahí,…
Imidiwan Win Sahara Amis du Sahara My friends of Sahara Imidiwan n Sahara I…
Iswegh Attay J'ai bu un thé I drank some tea Taqqalahi tisnant alsh…
Kel Tamashek Kal tamashak isswadhat Kal tamashak ibdidat Inhalghalim tarm…
Lulla This is not a love song This is not a love…
Matadjem Yinmixan MATADJEM YINMIXAN (Why all this hate between you) MATADJE…
Nànnuflày Kàla t-illegh Ibda nànnuflày Nilmàd s-àddunya Harkuk tàmmutt…
Oualahila Ar Tesninam Oulahila ar tesninam Tekmi wendeghman terhinam Idjadikou ou …
Sastanàqqàm Ténéré sastanàqqàm Indek tifut n- imidiwàn Tiled tasnit, til…
Soixante Trois 63 has gone, but will return Those days have left their…
Tahalamot Last night, when I dreamt about Tahalmoyt Of her elegant app…
Tameyawt Tameyawt Tameyawt Tamadroyt tamayawt edey nes wan tallaq…
Tamiditin Tamiditin tan ufrawan mahas naghshad as hitaddlam Tamiditin …
Tamiditin Tan Ufrawan Mon amie la cachottière! My secretive girl friend! Tamid…
Tenalle Chegret Hey oh oh You can think that I'm just playin' games You…
Ténéré Tàqqàl Ténéré Tàqqàl egargar wan fassar Dag aknassan elwan azadan d…
Tenere Taqqim Tossam Le désert est jaloux Jealous Desert Tenere ti nin tener…
Tenhert On the floors of Tokyo Or down in London town to…
Tenhert (The Doe) The doe of Azuzawa is so radiant She was leaving Tin…
Tiliaden Osamnat Les filles sont jalouses Girls are jealous Sobkh n allah so…
Toumast Walking through it Walking in the winter The desert Then I s…
Toumast Tincha Walking through it Walking in the winter The desert Then …
Walla Illa Ulla illa Ulla illa Ulla illa mizimallat gatti lilla Adjoda…
Ya Messinagh Oh Seigneur! Oh Lord! Ya messinagh hikfan lassbarr Tad …
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Casimir LeYeti
Playing For Change was born in 2002 as a shared vision between
co-founders, Mark Johnson and Whitney Kroenke, to hit the streets of
America with a mobile recording studio and cameras in search of
inspiration and the heartbeat of the people. This musical journey
resulted in the award-winning documentary, “A Cinematic Discovery of
Street Musicians.”
In 2005, Mark Johnson was walking in Santa
Monica, California, when he heard the voice of Roger Ridley singing
“Stand By Me.” Roger had so much soul and conviction in his voice, and
Mark approached him about performing “Stand By Me” as a Song Around the
World. Roger agreed, and when Mark returned with recording equipment and
cameras he asked Roger, “With a voice like yours, why are you singing
on the streets?” Roger replied, “Man I’m in the Joy business, I come out
to be with the people.” Ever since that day the Playing For Change crew
has traveled the world recording and filming musicians, creating Songs
Around the World, and building a global family.
Kevin L
Just as I was brought to tears upon the first video release (Stand By Me) so many years ago, I am now transported to a degree of sanity and hope for our Earth and children's futures in 2022. I've written these folk before, but "Thank You" again, for making a difference. That's all I had ever hoped to do with music. I know I've accomplished little in my music life, though many have thanked me for what little I have done; what small but positive effect myself and my music mates had on their day. But you all at PFC have far surpassed 'making a difference'. PFC is a living entity which has changed lives. I'd argue this phenomenon has even extended lives. There's no knowing what This Life may owe to some; but PFC would have to be high on grateful list.
Joy Thompson
Same here
Kevin Egan
Every note you've played resonates throughout the universe.
Playing For Change
We started this track in Bamako, Mali with a musical group named Tinariwen. We asked them to play a groove in the key of G, then as we traveled the world we added more musicians to the song. Over the course of our travels it transformed into a global jam with its roots in the blues.
Waltayr Dantas Filho
fine concert
Maria Bagie
Beautiful as always! 💖😊
Waltayr Dantas Filho
hi ... your photo is very nice
SmokinJoe347
+Playing For Change : Lordy lordy, you have no idea what you did right there do you, THAT right there was probably the best thing I've heard in a long time....Outstanding and lot's more please :)
Waltayr Dantas Filho
I'm in too
Dragon Lord Balinor
I have been listening to songs from "Playing for Change" for a while and come to a conclusion that this song is my favorite. I could listen to it for hours, without overloading my senses. There's an understated elegance to it, without being flashy.