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Tinariwen

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Review 1 for Tinariwen

1 / 5

praying for show to end

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

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- Sat, Oct 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: when I left @

Setlist: intolerable @

Opening act(s): better @

Posted 10/21/2012

by trivikrama

Location:Boston

Band seemed to play the same song, in the same key, maybe 20 times,
with insignificant variations. Hypnotic? Maybe. Boring? Definitely.
Their records are much better and recommended.
Was very disappointed that they hardly, if at all played the tinde drum on stage, which I was waiting for through two sets.

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- Sat, Oct 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: when I left @

Setlist: intolerable @

Opening act(s): better @

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Review 2 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Tinariwen was fantastic!

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- Sat, Oct 13, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The opening act Atlas Soul was fun, energetic and fun music to dance to. The array of music they played with vocals in different languages was great! Excellent concert! @

Posted 10/15/2012

by concertgirl4444

Location:Boston

The Tinariwen concert was an experience of incredible music! The band is so talented and they showcased their amazing musical style!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

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- Sat, Oct 13, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The opening act Atlas Soul was fun, energetic and fun music to dance to. The array of music they played with vocals in different languages was great! Excellent concert! @

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Review 3 for Tinariwen

4 / 5

Solid band

Howard Theatre @

- Washington @

, DC @

- Thu, Jun 14, 2012 @

Posted 06/18/2012

by pclumseythumbs

Became familiar with Tinariwen's music via last.fm, and on a whim, decided to find out if they were touring: they were, and their Howard Theatre performance coincided well with a road trip I was planning with my daughter...took a 750 mile detour and caught the show, and wasn't a bit disappointed. Could tell from their music that they'd be a great live band--they delivered.

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Review 4 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

TINARIWEN WAS INCREDIBLE!

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- Thu, Jun 14, 2012 @

Posted 06/16/2012

by PRO2012

Location:wash, dc

Tinariwen was great. We loved the group and their music.The newly redone Howard Theater was beautiful.

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Review 5 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Tinariwen

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Nov 19, 2011 @

Posted 12/04/2011

by mDeF

Fantastic Show! Would recommend them to anyone interested in a fun show.

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Review 6 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Tinariwen

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger was not very good. She comes across as a Swiss Bjork. @

Posted 11/22/2011

by Juannyman

Location:South Dartmouth, MA

One of those concerts that you felt sorry for anybody who missed it. Tinariwen's music is at once foreign and familiar; you've never heard anything like it and yet there's something recognizable happening. If I had to describe them to someone I would say they are a Saharan Grateful Dead, or a Libyan Grateful Dead. There music is spacey but it follows a groove.

Friday at the Paradise was amazing. The room was sold-out or almost sold-out. They came on at about 10 and played for close to two hours. Visually they are stunning; all dressed in robes from head to toe, and playing a mix of western instruments and instruments native to their country. The fact that most of their songs are in another language just adds to the coolness.

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Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger was not very good. She comes across as a Swiss Bjork. @

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Review 7 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

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- Sat, Nov 19, 2011 @

Posted 11/22/2011

by Anonymous

best. show. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeever

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Review 8 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

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- Sat, Nov 19, 2011 @

Posted 11/21/2011

by Anonymous

The concert was amazing! It was spiritual, inspirational and moving. The guitar playing was fantastic. The atmosphere was spellbinding. Tinariwen are a unique, incredibly talented band.

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Review 9 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

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Posted 11/21/2011

by Anonymous

Location:Astoria NY

excellent vibrant concert!! my first experience attending their concert and I'll come to see them again...

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Review 10 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Tinariwen was magical

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Posted 11/21/2011

by Anonymous

Location:Staten Island

It's really amazing when a band from the deserts of Mali can come to the Village and just connect with a New York audience. You could just feel the warmth that the crowd felt for these guys. The only downer was they were lacking there female vocalist.

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Review 11 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

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Posted 11/21/2011

by Anonymous

This was a great concert. I love this band. The music was eclectic and the venue was just the perfect size.

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Review 12 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Magical.

Paradise Rock Club @

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger -- also a spectacular set. @

Posted 11/21/2011

by lefay5

Tinariwen's long and sometimes painful history comes through in their haunting, impassioned show. Vocal and guitar lines interweave gorgeously, punctuated by powerful percussion. Even in the songs about revolution and loss there is a joyfulness in being alive in the moment. These warrior-artists carry the desert in their souls. Highly recommended for anyone who loves Malian music or is curious about the roots of American blues. Just spellbinding.

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger -- also a spectacular set. @

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Review 13 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Tinariwen at it's best!!!

Paradise Rock Club @

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The whole show was amazing so I can't pin just one moment down. @

Opening act(s): The opening act was good and very talented but I would not have grouped the two acts together. I saw no commonality between the two and the flow from one to the other seemed awkward and just not there. @

Posted 11/21/2011

by Bombinonext

Overall I would rate this group a solid ten. They were on time, very interactive with the audience, and put on a fabulous show. They also made themselves available after the show for pic., autographs, etc. Good time and great fun! The venue was easy to find and accessible to all. It's certainly not the Taj Mahal but is clean, orderly and priced accordingly. There was a problem that night with the restrooms not having hand soap or paper towels in the dispensers. Parking is an issue and I would recommend taking the subway train in.The staff was very accommodating and friendly.The coat check room was a bonus at this venue.Thanks to all for a great night out!

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The whole show was amazing so I can't pin just one moment down. @

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Review 14 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Tinariwen - transcendent

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger - very good. Odd match up with Tinariwen, but the euro-jazzy trio held their own. @

Posted 11/20/2011

by DCADA

What more to say. I've been listening to these guys for a few years and always loved them. But they take it up to a significantly higher plane live. The prominence of the drums was among many pleasant surprises.

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger - very good. Odd match up with Tinariwen, but the euro-jazzy trio held their own. @

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Review 15 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Unforgettable and wonderful evening

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Catastrophes guitar solo @

Posted 11/20/2011

by GeoffreyF

Location:Lowell, MA

I really had a great time. If you want a unique and really amazing performance experience, you should check out this band. They are Rock and Roll in the fullest sense of the word, world music. You will also hear a bit of Flamenco or rather where Flamenco comes from, the deserts of the Sahara!

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Catastrophes guitar solo @

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Review 16 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Better than the CD!

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The show. @

Posted 11/20/2011

by Tenere

This is such an amazing concert! I danced the night away. Purely beautiful music.

The opening act, Sophie Hunger, mega-sucked though.

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- Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The show. @

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Review 17 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Absolutely Awesome

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Sat, Nov 12, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Walla Illa @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger @

Posted 11/15/2011

by kwylde

One of the best shows I've seen in a long time. I knew they would be good but ... WOW.

Amazing groove, amazing sound, great jams and great energy.

Also blown away by Sophie Hunger - the opening act. Hadn't heard of her before but she was very impressive.

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Favorite moment: Walla Illa @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger @

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Review 18 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Tinariwen is the best!!!!

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- Sat, Nov 12, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Meeting the band! @

Opening act(s): Sofia hunger @

Posted 11/15/2011

by Victoria2004

I was at the stage to see these guys! They are fantastic! Got to even hang out with them a few hours after the show!

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- Sat, Nov 12, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Meeting the band! @

Opening act(s): Sofia hunger @

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Review 19 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Arid desert blues entrances the soul

State Theatre @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Nov 11, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger @

Posted 11/13/2011

by Davethediver

Once again Tinariwen has produced a fantastic album and played an even better show. Their soulful blues and arid sound produces an environment of longing but their conviction keeps your soul refreshed like a Saharan oasis. Tinariwen is, without a doubt, the greatest band on tour anywhere.

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- Fri, Nov 11, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Sophie Hunger @

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Review 20 for Tinariwen

5 / 5

Tinariwen was superb!

House of Blues New Orleans @

- New Orleans @

, LA @

- Mon, Nov 7, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Many! The acoustic solos were particularly enjoyable. @

Posted 11/09/2011

by Haradrima

Location:Xavier University of Louisiana, NO, LA

Tinariwen lived up to its international reputation. It was a great experience to hear and see them in person;I've used their YouTube videos in my classes, and I have wanted to see them for a long time.

House of Blues New Orleans @

- New Orleans @

, LA @

- Mon, Nov 7, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Many! The acoustic solos were particularly enjoyable. @

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