Liya Ag Ablil aka Diara guitars, vocals
Sanou Ag Ahmed guitars, vocals
Abdallah Ag Ahmed bass, guitars, vocals
Mathias Vaguenez percussions
Terakaft (meaning "caravan" in Tamasheq) is a genuine desert rock band of Tuareg guitarists, in the same vein as Tinariwen. There's nothing astonishing about the similarity, if you consider that Terakaft was founded by Kedou and is now led by Diara, both of whom were formative members of Tinariwen. Terakaft are a band that must be seen live. The perfect mix of two rhythm guitars (one keeping the beat effortlessly, the other soaring and sweet) and the deep tones of the bass, bringing to mind the delicate but strong steps of a camel making its way through the wastelands, will send you on a journey to the deepest heart of the desert, from which you'll never want to return. The heavy, pulsating heartbeat of the percussion holds everyone together and completes the sound of Terakaft. They have just released a new CD called "Aratan n Azawad".
03 June, Macedonian Opera and Ballet, 20:00
