Tamikrest

Tamikrest is a Malian rock band formed in 2006 in Tinzawaten, a town on the border between Algeria and Mali, by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Ali Kalghlgh . Influenced by the musical heritage of Tinariwen and motivated by the desire to give a stronger voice to the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people, the group quickly gained recognition.

Their first two albums, "Adagh" (2010) and "Toumastin" (2011), displayed a strong sense of melody and songwriting. The addition of Paul Salvagnac for their third album, "Chatma," contributed to a shift toward a more powerful rock sound. Dedicated to the struggles of women in the Sahara, "Chatma" was acclaimed by music critics as a significant work in the Ishumar music genre and won the Songlines Award for Best Album of the Year in 2013.