Temet

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Temet
Imarhan Temet.jpg
Studio album by
Released2018
Genre Desert blues, world
Label City Slang
Imarhan chronology
Imarhan
(2016)
Temet
(2018)
Aboogi
(2022)

Temet is the second studio album by Tuareg band Imarhan, released on the German City Slang label in 2018. A reviewer for the Financial Times wrote that the album was full of "fiery, bluesy political tunes". [1] The album was recorded in Paris. [2]

Tracklist

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."ⴵⵣⵣⴵⵎⴵⵏ (Azzaman)"Eyadou Ag Leche3:59
2."Tamudre"Imarhan and Eyadou Ag Leche4:11
3."Ehad Wa Dagh"Imarhan2:38
4."Alwa"Imarhan3:44
5."Imuhagh"Imarhan and Eyadou Ag Leche4:49
6."Tumast"Imarhan3:46
7."Tarha Nam"Imarhan5:05
8."Tochal"Imarhan and Eyadou Ag Leche3:57
9."Zinizjumegh"Mohammed Ag Itlale a/k/a Japonais and Imarhan4:53
10."Ma S-Abok"Imarhan4:14

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References

  1. Honigmann, David (16 February 2018). "Imarhan: Temet — 'fiery, bluesy political tunes'". Financial Times . Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  2. Adamian, John (20 March 2018). "Imarhan: Temet". Relix . Retrieved 6 February 2020.