Tinariwen
Following a recommendation by Laura, myself and Andy went to see Tinariwen at the Melkweg tonight. Due to my stupidity in leaving home without the tickets, we ended up missing the start, but what we did see was really good.
They’re former rebel fighters, members of the Taureg people from Mali, north Africa. Their sound is really something different, really powerful but without the appearance of a great deal of energy being expended. Finished a lot earlier than I would have liked; I could have listened for twice as long. That’s always the sign of a good concert.
April 5th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
Pretty good to see the band in full vision. I had to make do with the top of slowly rocking turbans sticking up from the heads of many a sweaty Glaswegian.
April 5th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
Aye, well, I’m always complaining about how annoying it is being tall when yr sitting in an airoplane or whatever, but it’s great for seeing concerts. My sympathies are with you, short-arse!