Name: Aboogi
Brand: Imarhan

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-SLANG-50269LE

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Colour

Blue

Colour details

Transparent Blue Vinyl

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Indie Exclusive

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-02-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4250506840778

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

SLANG50269XX

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Orange

Transparent Orange Vinyl

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

With Signed Postcard.

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2022-03-04

Signed copies: Yes

RTUK

4250506841874

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes / Signed copies: Yes / orange

CD-SLANG-50269

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Extended format: No

2022-01-28

4250506840754

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

Artist

Imarhan

Genre US

African

Label US

City Slang

Imarhan is a talented music artist known for their unique blend of traditional Tuareg music with modern influences. Hailing from Tamanrasset, Algeria, Imarhan has gained international recognition for their captivating melodies and soulful vocals. With their debut album released in 2016, they have since been captivating audiences around the world with their energetic live performances and infectious rhythms. Imarhan's music seamlessly combines elements of rock, blues, and funk with traditional North African sounds, creating a truly mesmerizing musical experience.

Imarhan's journey as musicians began at an early age when they were introduced to the rich musical heritage of the Tuareg people. Drawing inspiration from their cultural roots and personal experiences, Imarhan's songs often touch upon themes of love, longing, and social issues. Their lyrics are thought-provoking and poetic, reflecting the complexities of life in the Sahara desert.

With each release, Imarhan continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a contemporary Tuareg band. Their innovative sound has garnered critical acclaim from both fans and critics alike. Whether you're a fan of world music or simply appreciate great artistry, Imarhan's music is sure to captivate your senses and leave you wanting more.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

For 20 years the Tuareg culture and music has fascinated the world. Their quasi-sacred poetic songs inspire western songwriters like Kurt Vile or Jose Gonzalez, while the virtuosity of their guitar playing fascinates guitar heroes like Jimmy Page, and finally the spirituality and meditative hypnotism impresses electronic music producers like Four Tet. With two albums, Imarahn has become an emblem of the new Tuareg generation, breathing new life into “Assouf”, the desert blues. 

While most of current Tuareg productions are exiled to the United States, the group, led by Sadam, is part of their culture and their city, the capital of the Tuareg people, with an open door to the desert. By building their own studio in Tamanrasset Aboogi, Imarhan become the spokesmen of the young Tuareg lost generation (forgotten by Algerian, Nigerian and Malian governments).With their new album Aboogi, Imarhan manipulate the rights and ancestry of the Tuareg. By inviting the legendary Mohamed At Itlale aka Japonais (who has since, sadly, passed away) and the genius musician Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni, Imarahan follows the heritage of Tinariwen, the godfathers of Assouf. When they recorded with Gruff Rhys of the Super Furry Animals, their brilliant and universal songwriting takes on every sense of the word. Finally, by inviting the Sudanese singer Sulafa Elyas, we understand that Imarahn is open to all of Africa, defenders of the Tuaregs but above all spokesperson for the new African generation.

Aboogi

Music US

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