Touring with their follow up to Adagh, out in April on Glitterhouse Records, The Local is proud to present Tamikrest.

In Tamasheq language, Tamikrest means junction, connection, knot, or coalition. The group members come from different horizons (Mali, Niger, Algeria), and wanting to assume fully their Touareg identity, they found in the rebel music Ishumar the means to express it. Formed in 2006, Tamikrest are the spiritual sons of Tinariwen. Their hypnotic and intense tunes take the tradition of both Tamashek blues and rock music to the next level – just listen to their debut album!

Praise for Adagh:

"A winning debut whose surety and innovations promise a great future." **** Uncut

"Tamikrest are a 21st century rock group who just happen to live in the middle of the desert. Adagh is the sound of a second generation of Tuareg musicians preparing to go global." **** Mojo

"A real gift to anyone willing to open their ears to it." Clash Magazine

"A new take on the trademark Tinariwen sound … Captivating." **** Songlines