Tinariwen — Thu 7 May 2026, Ronda. The Malian band Tinariwen blends traditional Tuareg melodies with hypnotic rhythms and electric guitars. Combine this with rock influences and you have a style also called desert blues. It doesn’t matter if your Tamasheq (the language in which Tinariwen sings) is a little rusty — the feeling evoked by the anguished singing is universal, as are the themes of the lyrics: freedom, exile and struggle. Their latest album Idrache (Traces Of The Past) (2024) is a spectacular collection of old demos — the raw, intimate sound brings you closer to Tinariwen than ever!