"In a press release, the record's core is described as centering around "yearning emotion, intricate melodies, and the choral warmth of collective voices in powerful harmony." The record also features something of a novel first, as Tinariwen lead vocalists Ibrahim Ag Alhabib and Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni sing together for the first time in some 30 years. (Both traditionally only sing on their own respective compositions.)"
"Press for the record further describes it as a "return to the foundations of their sound," as the band "stake their claim as elders of this Tuareg musical tradition, going back to their early years of songwriting with acoustic guitars and communal singing around the desert campfire." Through this "back to basics" approach, Tinariwen manage to balance "the joy of their celebrated live shows with reflections on community struggles, resilience, and cultural preservation.""
"At the same time, Tinariwen seek to use Hoggar to "pass the torch onto a younger generation" as to "keep the flame of rebellion and defiance alive." That's evidenced by the record's various guest appearances, including frequent collaborator Wonou Walet Sidati and José González on the song "Imidiwan Takyadam." Other Tuareg-centric singers also contributed to the record, including Sulafa and Nounou Kaola."
Hoggar is Tinariwen's 10th studio album, an 11-track release due March 13 via the band's Wedge label. The record centers on yearning emotion, intricate melodies, and choral collective voices, and marks the first time in about 30 years that Ibrahim Ag Alhabib and Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni sing together. The album returns to acoustic foundations and communal desert-campfire singing while addressing community struggles, resilience, and cultural preservation. Guest contributors include Wonou Walet Sidati, José González, Sulafa, Nounou Kaola, and Sudanese artist Sulafa Elyas, who appears on the lead single "Sagherat Assan," a traditional song carried from Sudan to the Sahara.
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