Name: Tantabara
Brand: Tal National

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FAT0149cd

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-02-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

600116514929

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Tal National

Genre US

African

Label US

fat cat

Tal National is a highly acclaimed musical group from Niger, known for their unique blend of West African rhythms and rock influences. With their energetic performances and infectious melodies, they have captivated audiences around the world.

Similar to artists such as Moussa Poussy, Toubal de Dosso, and Saadou Bori, Tal National's music is deeply rooted in the traditions of Niger but also incorporates modern elements that appeal to a global audience. Their dynamic sound has earned them a loyal following both at home and abroad.

With talented performers like *Moussa*, *Toubal*, and *Saadou* leading the way, Tal National continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an African band in the 21st century. Their music transcends cultural barriers and showcases the rich diversity of West African music.

Gearing up for their third album for FatCat, Tal National look back on a fertile period spent further honing their sound and touring the US several times - leaving audiences sweaty and stunned time after time. They've laid down incredible sets at WOMAD and Roskilde, bringing the same intensity and jubilance to the festival set as they would a crammed club, converting the staunchest wallflower into a dancer for the night. At their core, that’s Tal National's intent, to make the people dance. Performances at their Niamey nightclub (yes they operate their own nightclub) are regularly raucous 5-hour non-stop dance parties for 300 people a night. With Tantabara the band continues their ongoing quest to translate that energy to tape, bottling the party for personal use. The grooves are the backbone of the album, and the intent is to create a trance-state that overwhelms conscious thought and lets the listener be surrounded by the energy and emotion of Tal National. Brimming with the band’s complex, intense spirit, the album is a continuation of the balance of tradition and innovation that have driven their previous albums. It’s a joyous celebration and euphoric epiphany all in one complex package. We'd expect nothing less at this point from Tal National.

Tantabara

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