Name: Agadez
Brand: Bombino

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Catalogue number

CMBCD20

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2011-04-18

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Standard:20

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890846001206

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Bombino

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Omara “Bombino” Moctar, whose given name is Goumour Almoctar, was born on January 1, 1980, in Tidene, Niger. Growing up during a time of political upheaval, Bombino and his family fled to Algeria in 1990. It was during this period that he discovered his passion for music and learned to play the guitar. After returning to Niger years later, Bombino began pursuing a career in music.

Bombino's music is sung in Tamasheq and often addresses geopolitical concerns. His electrifying jams capture the spirit of resistance and rebellion while echoing with guitar riffs reminiscent of fellow Africans *Tinariwen* and *Ali Farka Touré*, as well as legends like Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, and Jimmy Page.

If you enjoy the sounds of artists such as *Imarhan*, *Oumou Sangaré*, or *Songhoy Blues*, then Bombino's unique blend of African rhythms and rock-inspired guitar will surely captivate your ears.

omara 'bombino' moctara, a young tuareg guitarist and songwriter from agadez, niger, was raised during an era of armed struggles for independence and violent suppression by government forces, and the spirit of resistance and rebellion comes through in his mesmerizing music. in bombino's electrifying jams you can hear echoes of fellow africans tinariwen and ali farka tour as well as rock and blues icons jimi hendrix, john lee hooker and jimmy page.

Agadez

Music GB