Tamikrest

Name: Tamikrest
Start: 2026-10-14T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Patronaat

took place · 14 Oct 2026

Patronaat, Haarlem

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Tamikrest, the Tuareg band from Mali, plays Patronaat in Haarlem. Their music draws on traditional Saharan sounds alongside a contemporary rock edge.

About: Tamikrest

From the Sahara to stages worldwide, Tamikrest pairs Tamasheq tradition with electric guitars and psychedelic rock, giving voice to the Kel Tamasheq people. Their sixth studio album Assikel (2026) opens a new chapter in a career spanning two decades.

87K

monthly listeners on Spotify

Metacritic score for Tamotaït (out of 100)

What's new

2026-05
Tamikrest released their sixth studio album Assikel on May 15, 2026 via Glitterbeat Records, recorded on analog tape with the band live in the studio.
2026-05
The single 'Adagh Oyantid' was released in early 2026 as a precursor to the Assikel album cycle.
2026-05
On Assikel, Tamikrest collaborates with Ibrahim Ag Alhabib from Tinariwen.

Tour

ParisGlasgowLeedsLondonManchesterAmersfoortHaarlemMartina Franca

Tracks

Chatmathird album (2013), Songlines Award for Best Album of the Year

Tisnant An Chatmaone of the most famous songs from the album Chatma

Tamotaïtfifth album (2020), with guest appearances by Hindi Zahra and Japanese musicians

Adaghdebut album (2010), produced by Chris Eckman of Dirtmusic

Assikelsixth album (May 2026), recorded on analog tape; with Ibrahim Ag Alhabib (Tinariwen)

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)

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