Tartit - Mali, Touareg

Tartit is one of the most important groups in the Tuareg music scene, and one of the few groups composed mainly of women. The group was formed in 1995 in exile in the Mauritanian and Burkinabe refugee camps. All members are from the Goundam region close to Timbuktu. They sing about exile, love, peace and the political condition of the Tuareg people. Tartit was founded to safeguard traditional Tuareg music, which was slowly disappearing. Their music is inviting and almost hypnotic, leading you into the mystical world of the Kel Tamasheq (people who speak Tamasheq, the language of the Tuareg). They are currently living in exile again in Mali's capital Bamako. They present their latest album, 'Amankor / Exile', as well as more traditional songs from their rich repertoire.

Walett Oumar Fadimata, lead vocals, tinde
Walet Mohamedoun Fadimata, vocals, tinde
Tafa Walett Alhousseiny, imzad
Walet Zeinabou, backingvocals , small tinde, dance
Amoumine Mama, backing vocals
Idwal Ag Mohamed, teherdent
Rhissa Ag Hadani, guitar