Tamikrest

About

Tamikrest is a Tuareg band from Mali that blends traditional desert music with rock and blues. Formed around 2008 in the Kidal region, they sing mainly in Tamasheq. Albums such as Adagh (2011) and Kidal (2014) brought them an international following.

Recent shows

Aug 22, 2026 Mountain Stage, Crickhowell (GB)
Jun 27, 2026 Onze Lieve Vrouwekerkhof, Amersfoort
Jun 16, 2026 The Hope and Ruin, Brighton (GB)

Upcoming · 3

Imidiwan Festival Utrecht

Sat 10.10. – Sun 11.10. (2 days) Imidiwan Festival Utrecht, Utrecht € 35

Two-day festival celebrating North African desert blues from Algeria, Mauritania and Mali. Featuring Imarhan, Tamikrest, Songhoy Blues and other acclaimed artists.

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