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DESCRIPTION:<p>Figure8 Agency\, in collaboration with Esplanade &ndash\; Th
 eatres on the Bay\, is happy to bring to audiences here\, the performance o
 f Saharan blues band\, Tinariwen\, in Singapore after 13 years! Performing 
 at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 24 March 2018\, the Grammy Award-winning b
 and comprises top-notched artists in the world music scene.</p>\n\n<p>Haili
 ng from a Tuareg tribe descendant of nomadic people\, the iconic band will 
 treat audiences to their mesmerising desert blues grooves and electrifying 
 stage presence\, dressed eclectically in traditional robes and Tagelmust tu
 rbans. Rooted in traditional Tuareg music but influenced by the likes of Bo
 b Dylan\, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley\, Tinariwen&rsquo\;s music addresses 
 political awakening\, problems of exile\, repression\, and sovereignty. The
 ir lyrics and melodies heavily reflect the continued political turmoil of t
 heir native Northern Mali as the country struggles for independence.</p>\n\
 n<p>Over the years\, Tinariwen amassed a devout following after an arduous 
 journey of having their music bootlegged and traded around the region. Fina
 lly in the late 1990s\, western musicians discovered Tinariwen and for the 
 first time\, their songs left the Sahara and were introduced to the world. 
 Touted as a hypnotic and danceable combination of blues\, Tuareg folk and r
 ock\, these musical prodigies turned rebel fighters have since worked along
 side the likes of Jools Holland\, Kanye West\, PJ Harvey\, Arctic Monkeys a
 nd more. Following which in the next decade\, the nomads travelled the worl
 d\, performing at nearly every notable festival and venue around the globe 
 including Glastonbury\, Coachella\, Primavera Sound\, Fuji Rock\, and more.
  They also opened for Rolling Stones in 2007 and Red Hot Chilli Peppers in 
 2012.</p>\n\n<p>In Singapore\, these self-proclaimed military artists will 
 present their back catalogue of music over the years\, including their eigh
 th and latest album\, Elwan. This record reaffirms the Tuareg institution a
 s one of the most legendary and influential African bands in recent<br />\n
 decades. Elwan has been nominated for Best World Music Album at the 2018 Gr
 ammy Awards.</p>\n\n<p>Tinariwen Live in Singapore<br />\nDate: Saturday\, 
 24th March 2017<br />\nVenue: Esplanade Concert Hall<br />\nTime: 7.30pm</p
 >\n\n<p>Ticketing<br />\n$48\, $68\, $88^*</p>\n\n<p>*Early Bird<br />\n20%
  savings from 5 &ndash\; 31 Jan 2018 (Only for Cat 1 tickets)</p>\n\n<p>^Ot
 her Savings from 1 Feb 2018 (Only for Cat 1 tickets)<br />\n15% - Esplanade
  Black Card &amp\; Figure8 members<br />\n10% - Esplanade White Card &amp\;
  Marketing Partners</p>\n\n<p>For more information\, please visit www.figur
 e8-agency.com</p>\n
LOCATION:1 Esplanade Drive\, Singapore\, SG\, 038981
SUMMARY:Tinariwen in Singapore
URL:https://www.bandwagon.asia/gigs/tinariwen-in-singapore
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