TINARIWEN (Azawad)

Following their triumphant sold out show in 2024, the Desert Rock pioneers Tinariwen return to Social! Tinariwen is a Tuareg band founded in 1979 in the Adrar des Ifoghas, in northern Mali. Pioneers of the assouf style (“nostalgia” in Tamasheq), they convey through their music the struggles, exile, and hopes of the Tuareg people. Their sound blends blues, Saharan traditions, and Arab influences, creating a unique musical identity that has left its mark on the international scene. They rose to prominence in the early 2000s with The Radio Tisdas Sessions, establishing themselves as the world’s reference for Tuareg blues. Since then, Tinariwen has performed over 1,270 concerts, released nine albums, and built a devoted audience across the globe. Since 2010, the band has been accompanied by Patrick Votan and Wedge. The collective has been nominated three times for the Grammy Awards, winning in 2011 with Tassili. Along their tours, they have collaborated with numerous musicians, including Kurt Vile, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Micah Nelson (Willie Nelson’s son), Jack White, Flea, Warren Ellis, and others. Today, Tinariwen is a cult band and a living symbol of Tuareg resistance and poetry. This year, the group is preparing their tenth studio album, alongside tours in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Artistically, Tinariwen aims to return to the spirit of their beginnings, with a rawer sound, less polished electric guitars, a greater presence of female voices, and collective recording that reflects the strength of their community. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2sf2owtFSCvz2MLfxmNdkb?si=q3EA6a5JTC67yoKYXfxbRg Apple - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tinariwen/7420812 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3wH-v5zOcq4ZZWI58TGKA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinariwen/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tinariwen_off Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tinariwenmusic Website - tinariwen.com We honour and acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people as Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and recognise that the land and sovereignty has never been ceded. TICKETING INFO *18+ LICENSED SHOW - MINORS PERMITTED WITH A LEGAL GUARDIAN SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: When ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door. Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable A booking fee applies to all advance tickets VENUE INFO: Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence or Passport The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning. *Minors are permitted with a legal guardian. When on premises minors must be accompanied at all times. COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES: Due to the lifting of COVID-19 mandates in WA, Freo.Social is operating at full capacity and restriction free! We still encourage our patrons to observe good hygiene practices and encourage you to stay at home if you are unwell.