Tartit
Tartit | |
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Origin | Tombouctou Region, Mali |
Genres | Desert blues |
Years active | 1992-present |
Labels | Crammed Discs |
Past members | Mohammed Issa |
Tartit (meaning "union") are a band from the
History
In 1995, Tartit performed their debut concert at the MASA Trade Fair for African Arts in
Tartit released their first album, Amazagh, in 1997. They became better-known with the release of their second album, Ichchila, recorded in 2000. In 2006, the group released their third album, Abacabok.
To contribute actively to the development of their region, the band also formed a United Nations-recognized association dedicated to preserving and raising awareness of Malian music and culture. The association, likewise, develops schools for children and economic opportunities for women.
Tartit's compositions include
In February 2013, Freemuse reported that Tartit had fled the
Mohammed Issa formed an affiliated group, Imharhan.[3][4] Banning Eyre, writing for Afropop Worldwide, has noted that "with a more electric, 'modern' sound, Imharhan kind of splits the difference between Tartit and Tinariwen, with the women of Tartit participating with vocals and dance."[4] In July and August 2013, Tartit and Imharhan performed throughout North America with singer-guitarist Mamadou Kelly as the Festival au Desert - Caravan for Peace.[4][6][7]
Band members
- Fadimata Walett Oumar ("Disco")[2] - vocals, tinde drum
- Walett Oumar Zeinabou - vocals, tinde drum
- Mama Walett Amoumine - vocals, tinde drum
- Fadimata W. Mohamedun (Fatma) - vocals, tinde drum
- Tafa Al Hosseini - vocals, imzad
- Mohamed Issa ag Oumar - lead electric guitar, vocals
- Ag Mohamed Idwal - 4-string teherdent lute, guitar
- Amanou - 3-string tehardent lute, guitar, vocals
- Mossa Ag Mohamed - vocals
Discography
- Albums
- Amazagh (1997), Fontimusical
- Ichichila (2000)
- Abacabok (2006), Crammed Discs
- Tartit: Amankor/ The exile (2019), World Music Network
- Contributing artist
- The Rough Guide To Desert Blues (2010), World Music Network
References
- AllMusic. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Timbuktu, Dakar, Fes Flight Plan". Afropop Worldwide (archived broadcast). PRI. 2012-04-12 [Festival in the Desert segment originally recorded and broadcast in 2003]. Event begins at 7:43. Retrieved 2012-05-27.
- ^ a b "Bio - More About Caravan for Peace and its Artists". Rock Paper Scissors. 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ^ a b c d Eyre, Banning (2013-07-19). "Caravan Pour la Paix Brings Mali Desert Vibe to Montreal". Afropop Worldwide. World Music Productions. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ^ a b c Morgan, Andy (February 2013). "Music, Culture and Conflict in Mali" (PDF). Freemuse. pp. 35–36. Retrieved 2013-03-03.
- ^ "Caravan for Peace: Mali's Call for Peaceful, Dialogue Comes to the US this Summer" (Press release). Rock Paper Scissors. 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ^ Rohter, Larry (2013-07-30). "Musical Nomads, Escaping Political Upheaval". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
External links
- Tartit on Myspace
- Tartit at Crammed Discs site