Music Monday: Tinariwen

     Thank Colbert for this one. Every now and then, he has musical guests on the Report. Last Tuesday, he had a band of Malian nomads called Tinariwen. Okay, I listen to strange music. "World" music is actually a favorite of mine. Especially when there's heart-pounding drums and chanting.

     What I find particularly amazing about this band is that it's not a set group of individuals. Because they're nomads, they're constantly on the move, and sometimes the players are separated. The entire group has rarely been together at once. Instead, they fill in for each other. It's a bit like free love, but with desert music. And even with the difficulties they've faced, they've managed to get recognized AND go on tour.

     So, here's the song that aired on the Report. Obviously this video isn't from the show, but it's the same song.

     Isn't that awesome? I'm not even from the place they're singing about, and I felt it. You just...you feel it, y'know? This is a rather short post, but I really don't think any more needs to be said. If you felt it, go look them up. The rest of their music is just as great.