Tamikrest

A Saharan rock band, Tamikrest was formed in 2006 by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Aghaly Ag Mohamedine in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali. Inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen and driven by the desire to amplify the oppressed voice of the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people, the group developed its sound.

The arrival of Paul Salvagnac for their third album, Chatma (2013), reinforced the band's shift towards a more powerful rock sound. Dedicated to the struggles of women in the Sahara, the album belongs to the Ishumar music genre.

With the releases of Kidal (2017) and Tamotait (2020), Tamikrest draws on Tamasheq tradition and the energy of rock. On stage, the band's psychedelic rock blends hypnotic trance and melody.

After tours across Europe, Africa, North and South America, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, Tamikrest continues to perform internationally. Tamikrest plays Band on the Wall on June 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm.